Sr. Manager - Benefits Analyst- Budget and Finance

Primary Responsibilities​

• Budget Preparation: Work closely with Benefits team Program Managers to identify cost for each plan, program or initiative owned by that Program Manager. Establish budget and assist Program Managers in identifying forecast assumptions for their designated plans, programs or initiatives based on utilization changes, annual renewals, vendor implementation/deprecation. Function as a resource for Benefits team during budget and forecast preparation. Create and lead budget training sessions for Program Managers.​

• Budget Process: Lead review of submitted budgets/forecasts and work closely with Program Managers to identify discrepancies. Assess reasonableness of budget, develop questions and recommendations for revisions. Track submission and revision status.​

• Monthly Variance Review: Lead monthly Benefits team actual vs budget variance review & liaison with Program Managers to understand differences. Develop and prepare reports and analysis to facilitate quarterly financial reviews in broader discussions with leadership.​

• Develop financial reports in partnership with Senior Director, FP&A, for routine or ad hoc GEICO leadership/CFO requests.​

• Financial analyses and development of financial models to provide insight for decision making. Assist in other duties and special projects as needed to further the goals of the Benefits team. This might include participation in preparing documents for the Benefits Administration Committee or Retirement Plan Committee meetings and fulfilling requests from senior management.​

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This is a hybrid role, in office 3x a week and open to all GEICO corporate locations

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Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree​

• 7+ years experience in employee benefits budget development, tracking, analysis, reporting, training and stakeholder engagement ​

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders, working comfortably with ambiguity and with a high sense of urgency​

• Resilient and able to respond under pressure​

• Strong project management skills​

• Able to work autonomously and provide independent opinions​

• Excellent communication skills and ability to articulate complex issues concisely​

• Excellent multi-tasking and prioritizing with strong track record of meeting challenging deadlines​

• Strong analytical skills to manage large data volumes, understand and produce trends with commentary​

• Advanced skills with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel and Workday)​

• Adheres to the GEICO Code of Conduct, company policies, and operating principles​

• Meets attendance standard of the business location

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Annual Salary

$91,225.00 - $172,200.00

The above annual salary range is a general guideline. Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate/ annual salary to be offered to the selected candidate. Factors include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate’s work experience, education and training, the work location as well as market and business considerations.

 

At this time, GEICO will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

 

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