Lead Specialist, Financial Analysis - Business Analysis & Control (Insurance/FP&A)

Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States; hybrid schedule with in-office attendance on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays

Salary: $128,000–$170,000 annually, plus potential eligibility for an annual bonus

Company

hirify.global is a financial services company providing insurance, retirement, investment, employee benefits, and related financial solutions as part of the Aegon group.

What you will do

• Analyze financial performance, trends, risks, and opportunities and provide actionable recommendations.
• Develop forecasts, scenario analyses, management reports, performance metrics, and executive dashboards.
• Maintain financial controls, governance, documentation, reconciliations, and reporting quality.
• Lead Finance transformation workstreams that simplify, standardize, and automate planning, forecasting, and performance management.
• Partner with Technology, Data, Actuarial, Capital Management, Investments, and Operations on AWS-based data solutions and integrated reporting architectures.
• Build scalable financial data models and Power BI analytics that improve reporting efficiency and decision-making.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, or equivalent experience.
• At least 10 years of financial analysis experience, including experience in insurance, financial services, or investment management.
• Expert knowledge of accounting and finance, with strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and prioritization skills.
• Ability to communicate business, market, and legislative issues at a strategic level and present complex information to diverse audiences.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, and financial business systems.
• Ability to work in the hybrid Cedar Rapids office schedule, with attendance required Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

Nice to have

• CPA certification or an advanced degree.
• Extensive knowledge of investments, premiums, IFRS, or statutory accounting.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits supporting personal and financial well-being.
• 401(k) match, pension plan, employee stock purchase plan, and competitive pay.
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and employee assistance programs.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, parental leave, adoption assistance, and backup care.
• Tuition reimbursement, career training, wellness programs, employee resource groups, and inclusion initiatives.