Financial Analyst - Insurance (Remote)
About the Role
A growing insurance organization is seeking a Financial Analyst to support its expanding finance function. This opportunity is ideal for a professional with 1-3 years of accounting or FP&A experience who is eager to work with complex data sets, contribute to business analytics, and gain exposure to reinsurance operations.
This is a highly visible role within the finance team, where you will play a key part in core reporting and reconciliation processes that drive strategic insights and informed decision-making. The position offers strong long-term growth potential within a collaborative and evolving environment.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Reconciliation
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Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes across insurance entities and internal management reporting
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Prepare and record premium, loss, and commission journal entries
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Validate claims reporting and reconcile escrow account activity
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Develop reporting schedules and dashboards for senior leadership and board-level reporting
Reinsurance Operations Support
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Maintain reinsurance billing records and supporting documentation
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Reconcile reinsurance-related data and assist in preparing analytical schedules
Reporting & Analytics Enhancement
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Extract and analyze large data sets, transforming raw data into actionable insights for finance leadership
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Perform recurring reconciliations and investigate variances or data fluctuations
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Assist in testing automated systems and reporting tools prior to implementation
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Build and enhance Excel-based reporting templates to improve efficiency and scalability
Qualifications
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Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
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1-3 years of experience in accounting, financial analysis, or insurance operations
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Prior exposure to Property & Casualty insurance preferred; reinsurance experience is a plus
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Strong Excel skills (PivotTables, SUMIFS, VLOOKUP)
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Experience with Microsoft Power BI is a plus
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Detail-oriented with strong organizational and communication skills
If you are interested/qualified, please apply and reach out to Jordan Dionne at jordan.dionne@oliverjames.com.