New

Financial Analyst

Sun Life
sick time, 401(k)
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
2323 Grand Boulevard (Show on map)
Feb 22, 2025
You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you'll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world. Job Description: Location: We support US flexible working arrangements in the contiguous 48 states, however for this role *we prefer candidates who can commute to either Wellesley Hills, MA or Kansas City, MO two to three days per week.* At Sun Life, we look for optimistic people who want to make life brighter for our Clients. We understand the value of diverse cultures, perspectives, and identities, and want you to bring your full and authentic self to work. Every day, you'll be empowered and challenged by working with dynamic colleagues to find new and innovative ways to make Sun Life the best benefits company in America. The opportunity: We are seeking a Financial Analyst to join the Health & Risk Solutions Expense Management team. This position will support the reporting and analysis of critical expense data, while working with various departments within Sun Life to strengthen internal processes within the business unit and ensuring accurate efficient expense operations. How you will contribute: Perform transaction-based analysis and month-end close activities Support business unit expense reporting for various audiences Support business unit planning activities (business plan, strategic plan, and forecast) Coordinate and support accounts payable and procurement processes as needed Provides expense management reporting and analysis: Perform routine analysis on monthly expenses to proactively identify potential risk Maintain reporting structures to ensure efficient and accurate deliverables Coordinate with Central Expense Management & FP&A to provide reporting and appropriate variance analysis for the business unit Supports the budget & expense forecasting process: Coordinate with the expense management team and business unit functions to support various planning activities Help identify potential expense savings and productivities through pro-active analysis Work within established timelines and supports management reporting tasks for Senior Management review Responsible for monthly accounting entries: Support the expense team through ledger analysis and perform various accounting entries during month-end close Conduct ad hoc analysis to identify drivers and impact of expense movements Work with the business unit and accounts payable / procurement to process invoices and create POs as needed, while monitoring actual activity aligned with month-end close exercises What you will bring with you: Strong Excel, PowerPoint and presentation skills. Demonstrated ability to work indeadline-oriented environmentmanaging multiple priorities Ability to identify issues or opportunities and synthesize data to present findings & recommendations Detail-oriented and focused on accuracy Ability to positively work cross-functionally Strong communication and interpersonal skills Ability to manage competing priorities work effectively and independently within time constraints Business specific knowledge/experience a plus High level of integrity and confidentiality Proficiency in/exposure to Essbase, Hyperion Planning, Tableau, SAP, & SQL or comfortable quickly learning new technologies Bachelor's degree in Finance or an equivalent quantitative field 3+ years of Finance experience Experience in Expense Management or FP&A a plus Knowledge of the insurance and financial services industry a plus Do you see yourself in this role even if you haven't checked all the boxes above? We welcome all talented candidates and are committed to a culture that represents diversity in all forms. If you think you might thrive in this setting, we would love to hear from you. Not ready to apply yet but want to stay in touch? Join our talent community to stay connected until the time is right for you! Life is brighter when you work at Sun Life Excellent benefits and wellness programs to support the three pillars of your well-being - mental, physical and financial - including generous vacation and sick time, market-leading paid family, parental and adoption leave, a partially-paid sabbatical program, medical plans, company paid life and AD&D insurance as well as disability programs and more Retirement and Stock Purchase programs to help build and enhance your future financial security including a 401(k) plan with an employer-paid match as well as an employer-funded retirement account A flexible work environment with a friendly, caring, collaborative and inclusive culture Great Place to Work Certified in Canada and the U.S. Named as a "Top 10" employer by the Boston Globe's "Top Places to Work" two years running All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Salary Range: $61,500 - $92,300 At our company, we are committed to pay transparency and equity. The salary range for this role is competitive nationwide, and we strive to ensure that compensation is fair and equitable. Your actual base salary will be determined based on your unique skills, qualifications, experience, education, and geographic location. In addition to your base salary, this position is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive award based on your individual performance as well as the overall performance of the business. We are dedicated to creating a work environment where everyone is rewarded for their contributions. Sun Life Financial is a leading provider of group insurance benefits in the U.S., helping people protect what they love about their lives. More than just a name, Sun Life symbolizes our brand promise of making life brighter -for our customers, partners, and communities. Join our talented, diverse workforce and launch a rewarding career. Visit us at www.sunlife.com/us to learn more. At Sun Life we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work. Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs. Our Affirmative Action Program affirms our commitment to make reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitation of otherwise-qualified individuals with disabilities or special disabled veterans, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. Please email thebrightside@sunlife.comto request an accommodation. At Sun Life we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work. Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs. For applicants residing in California, please read our employee California Privacy Policy and Notice. Job Category: Finance Posting End Date: 27/02/2025 All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.