Business Unit Finance Manager

American Modern® companies market insurance solutions for customers who need coverage not readily found in the general insurance market. American Modern is a widely recognized as a leader in this “specialty market.”

This is a FP&A position reporting to the Head of Business Unit Finance, with significant exposure to senior leadership. This position acts a “financial co-pilot” by supporting the business unit leaders with financial analysis that drives and supports decision making toward future product, portfolio and/or agent related actions. You will manage a team that assists American Modern’s Business Unit leaders in better understanding financial reference indicators and assist in decision making based on financial numbers and impact.

**Financial Analysis and Reporting:** * Project manage a team and process aimed at analyzing new business opportunities and measure the opportunity’s potential value using American Modern’s key Performance Indicators * Assist in the preparation or review of financial business cases for Business Unit initiatives, including agent appointments and commission changes, as well as proposed product and distribution channel changes * Evaluate the financial strength of current and potential agency partners by reviewing the agent’s financial statements * Assist with premium planning and expense budgeting processes within AMIG core lines of business * Analyze AMIG core lines of business monthly product level results, including the identification of root causes of these results and proposing responsive actions to continue or stem the trends **Ad-hoc Duties:** * Lead a cross functional Mergers & Acquisitions team developing and challenging the business case valuation, as well as assisting in the on-site diligence of potential acquisitions * Assist in process and control reviews and suggest enhancements * Manage special reports (i.e. financial analysis, strategic projects, growth initiatives) * Develop and conduct finance education sessions for business unit partners * Other duties as required

**Required Qualifications:** * 8+ years of Public Accounting or Financial Services experience is required * Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance **Preferred Qualifications:** * MBA or other postgraduate degree * CPA and/or CFA certification * Insurance experience * Experience in Mergers & Acquisition * Experience in budgeting and forecasting **Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:** * Ability to interact with and influence Senior Executives * Demonstrated ability to identify process improvement opportunities and projects and then take ownership of the project’s completion * Strong business and strategic acumen with the ability to work across multiple functions including the international parent company * Strong business writing skills and ability to tell a story both in charts, words and numbers * Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines with minimal supervision * Strong problem solving and analytical skills * Proficiency in Excel