Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from EMPLOYERS
Job overview
The Strategic Planning Analyst at EMPLOYERS supports budget preparation, long-term forecasting, and special projects to impact company financial planning and performance.
Responsibilities and impact
The analyst assists in annual budget preparation, consolidates budget data, collaborates with business units and accounting, analyzes trends, prepares variance reports, supports long-term forecasting, documents processes, develops financial reports, performs various analyses, and works on special projects.
Compensation and benefits
The salary range is $55,000 to $75,000 with a comprehensive benefits package detailed on the company's benefits page.
Experience and skills
Requires a bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics, expert Excel skills, and preferred experience with Oracle, Hyperion, Workday, Anaplan, GAAP and STAT accounting, P&C insurance, IBM Cognos, and Tableau.
Career development
The company offers opportunities to build a career in a dynamic, fast-growing environment with innovative and imaginative growth prospects.
Work environment and culture
EMPLOYERS promotes a positive, challenging, and energetic work environment based on core values like Integrity, Customer Focus, Collaboration, and Innovation, supporting both client service and employee fulfillment.
Company information
EMPLOYERS is a Nevada-headquartered provider of workers' compensation insurance known for quality service, employee value, and a strong nationwide reputation as America’s small business insurance specialist.
Job location and travel
This is a 100% remote work-from-home position open to U.S.-based candidates with a suitable private workspace and potential travel to off-site meetings.
Unique job features
The role is fully remote with flexible scheduling and involves working on diverse financial and operational projects within a collaborative team environment.
Company overview
EMPLOYERS is a specialty provider of workers' compensation insurance focused on serving small businesses. They generate revenue by underwriting insurance policies and managing claims, ensuring financial protection for employers in case of workplace injuries. Founded in 1913, the company has a long history of stability and expertise in the insurance industry. EMPLOYERS is known for its customer-centric approach, offering tailored solutions and exceptional service to help small businesses navigate the complexities of workers' compensation.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your expertise in budget preparation, financial analysis, and long-term forecasting, emphasizing your ability to collaborate with multiple business units and accounting teams.
Focus on showcasing your advanced Excel skills, experience with ERP or planning software like Oracle, Hyperion, or Anaplan, and familiarity with GAAP and STAT accounting principles, as these are key requirements.
Apply through EMPLOYERS' corporate careers page, LinkedIn, and other job boards where the listing appears to maximize your application visibility and chances of consideration.
Connect with current employees in EMPLOYERS’ finance or strategic planning divisions on LinkedIn; start conversations by complimenting recent company initiatives or asking about their experience working remotely in this role.
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