Financial Analyst
(NO Experience Required)
Who We Are
NIP Group www.nipgroup.com is a rapidly growing insurance service provider of specialty programs for commercial insurance brokers and carriers providing underwriting, distribution, product management, administration, and risk management services primarily by acting as a managing underwriter (MGA) and a Reciprocal Services Manager (RSM).
Our culture is one that empowers and encourages employees to be innovative, collaborative, and forward-thinking. If you are interested in being a part of a growing, entrepreneurial spirited organization, we’d love to hear from you!
About the Position
We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Financial Analyst to join our FP&A team at NIP Group. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide key financial insights and support strategic decision-making by analyzing trends, forecasting financial performance, and delivering actionable recommendations. Reporting to the Head of FP&A, the Financial Analyst will play a vital role in shaping the financial success of the organization.
What You’ll Do
We have an exciting opportunity for a Financial Analyst to join our team, responsibilities include:
Financial Planning and Forecasting:
• Assist in preparing annual budgets, long-term financial plans, and rolling forecasts.
• Partner with assigned business units to gather input for forecasts and budgets, ensuring alignment with company objectives.
Analysis and Reporting:
• Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports, including variance analysis and KPI tracking.
• Develop dashboards and other tools to present data to executive leadership.
Collaboration & Communication:
• Act as a key liaison between FP&A and other departments, including underwriting, claims, actuarial, and IT.
• Facilitate regular meetings with cross-functional teams to review financial performance, align goals, and address any issues.
• Communicate financial results and insights effectively to both financial and non-financial stakeholders, tailoring messaging to the audience.
Business Partnering:
• Collaborate with underwriters, actuaries, and other key stakeholders to understand financial impacts of pricing, claims, and reinsurance strategies.
• Provide insights on product profitability, loss ratios, and expense trends to influence decision-making.
Process Improvements:
• Enhance existing financial models and processes to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Automate data collection and reporting tasks through tools like Excel, Power BI, or SQL.
What We’re Looking For
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Professional certifications (e.g., CFA, CPA) are a plus.
• No experience required.
• Proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and analysis.
• Advanced Excel skills; familiarity with Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools is a plus.
• Understanding of databases and/or data mining/query tools (Cognos Finance).
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
What You'll Receive
At NIP Group, we recognize there are many factors that contribute to your overall satisfaction both at work, and in your personal life. For that reason, we provide a perfect mix of compensation, benefits, company culture, and resources to ensure your everyday happiness. Below are some benefits that you’ll receive.
• Competitive compensation to reward you for your hard work every day.
• Progressive Paid-Time Off program for you to enjoy time out of the office, including time off for volunteering and life events.
• Group Medical, Dental, Vision and Life insurance to encourage a healthy lifestyle.
• Pretax Health and Dependent Care Spending Accounts to ease taxes on spending.
• Discounts in retail and entertainment.