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Markel

Diversified specialty insurer with tailored solutions

Associate Director, Central Financial Planning & Analysis

Corporate Finance & FP&APosted on Nov 13
Full-timeRichmond, VA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in finance or a related discipline is required.
  • At least 8 years of business-related experience is required.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to present data and insights clearly to executive audiences, are required.
  • Strong data manipulation, financial modeling, Excel, and visual reporting skills are required.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are required.
  • The ability to coach and develop analysts and influence outside the direct organizational chart is required.
  • The ability to deliver customer service is required.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills are required.
  • The ability to adapt to a fast pace and shifting priorities is required.
  • Trustworthiness when handling highly confidential information is required.
  • Financial consulting and analysis skills, including assessing needs, identifying issues, recommending alternatives, and implementing change, are required.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and execute corporate financial planning activities, including annual budget and quarterly forecast cycles.
  • Monitor business performance and provide insights on results versus plan, forecast, and prior periods.
  • Partner with FP&A Business Partners and the Anaplan Center of Excellence to enhance planning processes and tools over time.
  • Develop and maintain analytical models to consolidate and analyze financial planning results.
  • Lead quarterly and annual incentive plan calculation and review processes.
  • Support executive and board reporting and presentations as necessary.
  • Provide direct oversight of the Analyst Team, including work prioritization, coaching, and development.
  • Provide decision support through value-added analysis and financial insights.
  • Identify, recommend, and implement continuous process improvements.
  • Document standard processes and process flows.
  • Participate in ad hoc initiatives as they arise.
  • Travel to other company offices and conferences as required.

Desired Qualifications

  • An MBA is a plus.
  • Insurance industry experience is strongly preferred.
  • Experience with planning software such as Anaplan is a plus.
  • Prior experience leading or mentoring a team is preferred.
  • CPCU or other industry designations are a plus.

About the Company

Markel

Diversified specialty insurer with tailored solutions

Markel sells specialized insurance, reinsurance, and risk-solutions through divisions like Markel Specialty, Markel International, Markel Global Reinsurance, State National, and Nephila. Its products bundle underwriting, tailored policy structures, and risk-transfer tools, including insurance-linked securities, to fit complex client needs. The company differentiates itself by operating multiple complementary lines as one group and following the Markel Style to focus on long-term partnerships with brokers and clients. Its goal is to be a dependable, long-term partner that provides customized risk transfer solutions and support.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Glen Allen, Virginia
Founded
1930

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