Senior Financial & Risk Analyst

 Job Title: Senior Financial & Risk Analyst

Location: Greensboro, NC

Department: Finance

Reports To: Corporate Controller

Job Summary:

The Senior Financial & Risk Analyst is a role that resides in the Finance department and focuses on two primary areas of responsibility: (a) financial planning and analysis (FP&A), assisting the Corporate Controller and Director of Finance with these activities, and (b) oversight of the Company’s risk management and commercial insurance programs, working with the Company’s insurance broker and insurance carriers. The two primary areas of responsibility for this role are somewhat equally weighted as noted below, with the FP&A duties running on a schedule generally in-line with the Company’s period closing processes, while the risk management duties will follow the general schedule of the commercial insurance policies renewals and reporting that are staggered throughout the calendar year.

In general, the FP&A activities will encompass a combination of existing duties currently handled by the Finance department while allowing for new and enhanced analysis of the Company’s financials including reviews of variations of actual results to forecasted results, as well as focusing on special projects to review the Company’s financial results and position. The risk management duties will be transitioned from the oversight of individuals in the Human Resources department.

Key Responsibilities:

• FP&A duties, including the following specific activities: (45%)
  • Analysis of interim and period financial results by location.
  • Review of profitability drivers that are incremental or decremental to the expected results.
  • Development of reports to focus on analysis of results and drivers for over and under performance.
  • Conduct reviews with plant and corporate financial and management personnel to review results and identify corrective actions to improve performance.
• Risk Management activities and responsibilities, including the following specific activities, in coordination with insurance broker Woodruff Sawyer: (45%)
  • Worker’s Compensation (US), including self-insured states (currently NC, VA, WV, ME, VT and OR) with the assistance of Gallagher Bassett, and insured states (WI and states with remote workers) with the assistance of Liberty Mutual; January 1 renewal dates.
  • General Liability (US and Canada), with assistance of Liberty Mutual; May 1 renewal date.
  • Automotive (US and Canada), with the assistance of Liberty Mutual; May 1 renewal date.
  • Management Liability, including Directors & Officers, Employment Practices Liability, Fiduciary, Crime, Kidnap & Ransom, and Fiduciary Excess, with the assistance of Chubb and CNA; May 1 renewal date.
  • Travel Accident; May 1 renewal date.
  • Property (US and Canada), with assistance of multiple carriers; July 1 renewal date.
  • Directors & Officers for the CFP Foundation; July 21 renewal date.
  • Self-Insurance worker’s compensation surety and other bonds .
• Other tasks/projects as assigned. (10%)

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration from an accredited university. MBA or Master’s is a plus. CPA is a plus.
• 5 years of work experience.
• Prior experience with commercial insurance programs required, with experience in a multi-location manufacturing business preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant designation is a plus.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP System is a plus.

Key Competencies:

• Communication & Influence: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate financial data in an effective way.
• Problem Solving: Analytical mindset with strong troubleshooting skills.
• Collaboration: Strong team player with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships across departments.
• Ownership & Accountability: A self-starter with a proactive approach to problem-solving and execution.