Hippo Insurance · 1 hour ago
Strategic Finance Associate
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$85K/yr - $120K/yr
2+ years expHippo Insurance is dedicated to protecting the joy of homeownership through modern insurance solutions. They are seeking a detail-oriented Strategic Finance Associate to support financial planning, reporting, and analysis across the organization, collaborating with various teams to enhance financial performance and streamline processes.
Financial ServicesFinTechInsurTech
Hiring Manager
Michael Deayala
Responsibilities
Partner with teams across the company to understand key drivers of financial results
Help track and explain actual vs. plan performance on a monthly and quarterly basis
Support the development of financial reports and presentations for internal stakeholders
Assist in preparing materials for annual planning and periodic reforecasting cycles
Analyze expense trends to identify key drivers, variances, and opportunities for cost optimization
Drive process improvements by streamlining recurring reports and automating manual workflows where possible
Help with simple financial models, tools, or templates to support better decision-making
Communicate findings clearly in writing and in meetings with finance and business teams
Qualification
Required
2–4 years of experience in corporate finance, FP&A, or a related analytical role
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
Strong analytical and financial modeling skills with high attention to detail
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Ability to communicate effectively with non-financial stakeholders
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities
Collaborative mindset and ability to partner cross-functionally
Preferred
Experience in the insurance or technology industry
Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite) and BI tools (e.g., Tableau)
Strong interest in process improvement, with experience identifying and implementing automation opportunities
MBA or advanced degree in finance or a related discipline
Familiarity with data or workflow automation tools (e.g., SQL, Python, Alteryx) is a plus
Benefits
Healthy Hippos Benefits - Multiple medical plans to choose from and 100% employer covered dental & vision plans for our team members and their families. We also offer a 401(k)-retirement plan, short & long-term disability, employer-paid life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for health and dependent care, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Equity -This position is eligible for equity compensation
Training and Career Growth - Training and internal career growth opportunities
Flexible Time Off - You know when and how you should recharge
Little Hippos Program - We offer 12 weeks of parental leave for primary and secondary caregivers
Hippo Habitat - Snacks and drinks available and catered lunches for onsite employees
Company
Hippo Insurance
Hippo offers tailored home insurance and uses a hybrid fronting carrier to diversify risk across personal and commercial lines.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Hippo Insurance has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (7)
2024 (17)
2023 (21)
2022 (15)
2021 (19)
2020 (7)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.26BKey Investors
Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance CompanyBondHorizons Ventures
2021-08-03Post Ipo Equity· $550M
2021-08-03IPO
2020-12-01Secondary Market
Leadership Team
Richard McCathron
President & CEO
Guy Zeltser
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
Beinsure - Insurance, Reinsurance, InsurTech Insights
2025-11-11
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