Financial Analyst

Zurich Covermore (Travel Guard) is seeking a Financial Analyst to join our Group in North America.

Travel Guard meets the diverse needs of leisure and corporate travelers alike through its comprehensive portfolio of travel insurance plans and assistance services as well as a network of experienced providers. With global service centers placed strategically around the globe, our 24/7 multilingual team is always just a phone call away and ready to assist when our customers experience travel issues – from lost luggage or minor travel inconveniences to medical emergencies or life-threatening events. We help customers recover from travel disruptions and enjoy their journeys knowing Travel Guard has their back every step of the way. If you’re interested in becoming part of this exciting and growing team, we would love to hear from you!

This position is responsible for assisting with regular financial reporting deliverables as well as business support. The individual will also support initiatives to improve financial processes and procedures, as well as participate in special projects as needed. 

Responsibilities include
- Support the Finance team on all financial analysis and reporting, including month close production activities / KPI reporting, quarter close activities and forecasting.
- Support the Finance team in the development of analytics and management information, which enables the business to track strategic initiatives.
- Work with the Finance team to prepare quarterly financial reporting deliverables, to outline the performance of the business compared to relevant periods and projections.
- Support the annual and quarterly Strategic Planning process by helping to gather input from the business teams and compiling the projected results to be shared with the Business.
- Support in any finance transformation or process improvement initiatives.
- Participate in other special projects and/or coordination efforts

Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree with at least 3-5 years of accounting or finance experience.
 
Preferred Qualifications:
- High level of financial statement analysis experience
- Experience in finance services industry, specifically insurance
- Experience in forecasting and modelling and knowledge of business performance metrics
- Strong working knowledge of MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint, SAP a plus.
- Excellent project management and organizational skills, ability to prioritize tasks to meet competing deadlines.
- Ability to work without close supervision and to take decisions autonomously, subject to verification.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience within complex, global organizations and virtual teams.
- Collaborative, customer focused, flexible, persistent, and results-oriented mindset.
- International work experience a plus.
 
 
Now is the time to move forward and make a difference. At Zurich, we want you to share your unique perspectives, experiences and ideas so we can grow and drive sustainable change together. As part of a leading global organization, Zurich Covermore (Travel Guard) has over 150 years of experience managing risk and supporting resilience. Today, Zurich Covermore (Travel Guard) is a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals. We serve more than 25 industries, from agriculture to technology, and we insure 90% of the Fortune 500®. Our growth strategy is not limited to our business. As an employer, we strive to provide ongoing career development opportunities, and we foster an environment where voices are diverse, behaviors are inclusive, actions drive equity, and our people feel a sense of belonging. Be a part of the next evolution of the insurance industry. Join us in building a brighter future for our colleagues, our customers and the communities we serve. Zurich maintains a comprehensive employee benefits package for employees as well as eligible dependents and competitive compensation. Please click here to learn more.
 
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