Financial Analyst

At State Fund, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and inclusive culture where work life balance is not just a concept but a reality. Everyone can contribute and succeed, leading to a more innovative, productive, and positive workplace. Do you enjoy working in a fast paced team environment? Is providing quality customer service important to you? If so, State Fund has the job for you!

Under the general direction of the Director of Finance Excellence, the Financial Analyst I performs routine analytical work to support budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and year round financial consulting services. The position participates in a rotational development program across Financial Operations, Financial Planning & Analysis, Financial Reporting, and Finance Systems & Data Support. The incumbent builds foundational technical skills, strengthens business acumen, and contributes to special projects that support enterprise priorities.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Conducting research and data gathering for budget variance analysis, forecasting, planning, and ad hoc reporting

• Maintaining financial models, dashboards, and management reporting tools

• Analyzing financial and operational data to identify trends, issues, and insights

• Supporting Hyperion reporting, data validation, and system updates

• Assisting in preparing financial materials for senior leadership and the Board

• Participating in planning cycles, budget entry, cost center maintenance, and review of financial assumptions

• Supporting cross functional initiatives and contributing to process improvements

• Participating in rotational assignments to develop broad functional expertise

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Foundational knowledge of accounting principles and financial analysis

• Ability to gather, analyze, and interpret financial and operational data

• Strong analytical, problem solving, and critical thinking skills

• Ability to learn new systems, tools, and analytical methods

• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present financial information clearly

• Ability to work independently, manage shifting priorities, and deliver high quality work

• Interest in developing long term expertise in financial planning, reporting, and financial systems

This position may be filled at one of the following State Fund locations: Pasadena, Glendale, Pleasanton, San Francisco, Sacramento, or Vacaville.

The successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment.

Selected candidate(s) hired may be required to attend in-person Onboarding at our Vacaville office with expenses for attendance paid by State Fund.