Principal Financial Group · 15 hours ago
Financial Analyst V
Des Moines, IA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$110K/yr - $148K/yr
6+ years expPrincipal Financial Group is a trusted leader in financial services, focusing on making financial security accessible to all. The Financial Analyst V will provide expertise and project leadership for complex financial analysis and modeling, manage multiple projects, and support strategic initiatives for the Benefits & Protection Finance team.
Financial ServicesInsurance
No H1B
Responsibilities
Provide expertise, project support, and project leadership for complex projects in support of the financial function and the goals of the business unit. This includes identifying project barriers, alternative solutions for implementation, follow up actions needed, and the impact on financial and other goals of the company
Lead large projects that could involve the coordination of several areas. Must be able to manage and prioritize several small projects at the same time
Perform financial analysis and research; identify trends and variances on a timely basis for use by management and other operating areas in decision making. Make recommendations as appropriate
Initiate opportunities to provide technical and business expertise to business units
Perform other job-related duties and special projects as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in math, actuarial science, finance or related field with a minimum of 6+ years of relevant experience preferred
Self motivated with excellent problem solving, leadership, and analytical skills
Excellent communication, interpersonal, customer service and organizational skills required
Demonstrates the ability to embrace and understand the change process, and effectively guides others through change
Preferred
Knowledge of spreadsheet and database or similar PC software packages, or the ability to learn is preferred
Aptitude in programming languages is preferred
Benefits
Flexible Time Off (FTO) is provided to salaried (exempt) employees and provides the opportunity to take time away from the office with pay for vacation, personal or short-term illness.
Pension Eligible
Company
Principal Financial Group
Principal Financial Group® is dedicated to improving the wealth and well-being of people and businesses around the world—helping more than 62M customers plan, protect, invest, and retire as of December 31, 2023.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Dan Houston
President and CEO
Liliana (Lil) Waters, CPA, FLMI
CFO – US Distribution
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