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Full-Time

Director – Client Financial Partner

Posted on 9/25/2024

Assurant

Assurant

10,001+ employees

Provides risk management and insurance solutions

Consumer Goods
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$99.2k - $165.6kAnnually

Senior, Expert

Remote in USA

Category
Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)
Risk Management
Finance & Banking
Required Skills
Communications
SQL
Financial analysis
Requirements
  • Requires a Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration or a related field
  • Minimum of 8 years of directly related progressively responsible professional-level financial management experience
  • Advanced Excel and SQL and experience with large data
  • Effective communication to influence without authority as this is a client facing role
  • Demonstrate excellent operational ownership, including strong internal and external collaboration
  • Support to strengthen strong engagement of internal stakeholders, processes and systems
Responsibilities
  • Collaborate across functions to create financial and operational reports necessary to track all relevant financial and operational metrics
  • Weekly/daily monitoring of all KPIs to ensure program is performing according to design
  • Identification of variances and analysis of those variances down to root cause
  • Ensure consistent formats of reporting across organization and programs
  • Lead cross-functional teams internal to ensure client financials are accurate and complete
  • Collaborate with other functional areas to gather information, design and develop integrated solutions to address business needs and mitigate risks
  • Develop corrective action plans together with key product and operational owners and manage the action plans to completion
  • Communicate errors, omissions, or changes as well as the controls to prevent future errors to clients on behalf of all the cross functional groups
  • Serve as primary liaison between Assurant and Client on all finance-related matters, including performance insights, forecast accuracy, risk mitigation, rate adequacy, new product and/or program launches, etc.
  • Coordinate financial reconciliation efforts and ensure issue resolution with client
  • Communicate regularly with financial contacts at Client
  • Development and present monthly Client business review of financial analysis including key insights and recommendations
  • Supports leadership in creating a strong strategic plan based on sound decisions and a robust operational plan to drive successful project launches with exceptional results
  • Financial performance reporting, monitoring and cost analysis
  • Lead the effort of gathering relevant data and resources to ensure special requests from the client or account executives are addressed timely and thoroughly
  • Provide analytical support and other ad hoc financial analyses to leadership

Assurant provides risk management solutions that focus on protecting major consumer purchases, particularly in mobile devices, electronics, and smart technology. The company offers insurance products and extended service contracts that help consumers safeguard their investments in high-value items. When a product is damaged or malfunctions, Assurant also provides repair services to restore it efficiently. This approach minimizes the financial impact of unexpected events for individual consumers, businesses, and financial institutions. Assurant differentiates itself from competitors by its strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, which enhances its understanding of a diverse customer base. The company's goal is to create an inclusive environment while delivering comprehensive protection and support for consumer purchases across various global markets.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

N/A

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Strategic acquisitions like iSmash and American Financial & Automotive Services enhance Assurant's market position and service capabilities.
  • The company's global presence in North America, Europe, and Asia provides significant growth opportunities and market diversification.
  • Assurant's focus on DEI not only promotes a positive work environment but also attracts top talent and broadens its customer base.

What critics are saying

  • The highly competitive nature of the insurance and service contract markets could pressure Assurant's margins and market share.
  • Integration challenges from recent acquisitions may lead to operational inefficiencies and distract from core business activities.

What makes Assurant unique

  • Assurant's specialization in mobile devices, electronics, and smart technology sets it apart from traditional insurance providers.
  • The company's comprehensive service model, which includes insurance, extended service contracts, and repair services, offers a one-stop solution for consumer protection.
  • Assurant's strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) fosters a corporate culture that drives innovation and better customer understanding.
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