Director, Financial Analysis (Hybrid - Birmingham, Al)

The work we do has an impact on millions of lives, and you can be a part of it.

We help protect our customers against life’s uncertainties. Regardless of where you work within the company, you’ll be helping provide protection and peace of mind when our customers need it most.

The Director, Financial Analysis will manage the delivery of operational financial analysis and reporting, including the budgeting and forecasting process for Operations. This working leader will provide managerial direction and oversee all aspects of performance management for direct reports. There will be significant interactions with executive leadership in Operations, Protection and Retirement segments and Corporate Accounting. 

More specifically, the duties of the position are to:

•Provide managerial direction and oversee all aspects of performance management for direct reports. Measure and hold direct reports accountable for meeting defined performance standards; provide feedback to employees.

•Oversees and is accountable for all Human Resources-related managerial functions and responsibilities associated with hiring, compensation management, employment relations, and termination of employees. Oversee the identification and hiring of new employees.

•Oversee and ensure the development of team members; provides coaching to employees through their personal growth in functional expertise, communication skills, and ability to effectively interact with clients and peers. Identify and develop future leaders.

•Facilitate an efficient budget/forecast process that is effective in achieving financial goals/targets.

•Present a monthly financial package that highlights key expense variances and trends, including headcount and metrics.

•Assist with cost benefit analyses for identified initiatives and establish processes to track progress of identified benefits.

•Prepare ad hoc analyses and assist with special projects to support key strategic initiatives.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field is required.
• Knowledge and experience with budgets, expense reporting and financial analysis.
• Ability to train and provide direction to direct reports.
• Communication, interpersonal, leadership, coaching, and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent time management, planning and organization skills.
• Communicates clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, including the ability to extract appropriate data to convey financial results using supporting tables, graphs, and other visual representations.
• Proven ability to build relationships and work well in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• 5+ years of relevant employment
• At least 2 years of management experience required.
• CPA designation is preferred.
• MBA is a plus.

Employee Benefits:  

We aim to protect the wellbeing of our employees and their families with a broad benefits offering. In addition to offering comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance, we support emotional wellbeing through mental health benefits and an employee assistance program. Work/life balance is important and Protective offers a variety of paid time away benefits (e.g., paid time off, paid parental leave, short-term disability, and a cultural observance day). The financial health of our employees is just as important as physical and emotional health.  Some of the financial wellbeing benefits include contributions to healthcare accounts, a pension plan, and a 401(k) plan with Company matching. All employees are encouraged to protect their overall wellbeing by engaging in ProHealth Rewards, Protective’s platform to improve wellbeing while earning cash rewards.   

Eligibility for certain benefits may vary by position in accordance with the terms of the Company’s benefit plans.

Accommodations for Applicants with a Disability:

If you require an accommodation to complete the application and recruitment process due to a disability, please email [email protected]. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application and recruitment process.

Please note that the above email is solely for individuals with disabilities requesting an accommodation.  General employment questions should not be sent through this process.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to being inclusive and attracting, retaining, and growing an inclusive workforce.