Senior Associate – Strategic Finance
Company | Hippo Insurance |
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Location | Austin, TX, USA |
Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
Type | Full-Time |
Degrees | Bachelor’s |
Experience Level | Senior |
Requirements
- 3–5 years of experience in financial planning & analysis, corporate finance, or related roles (insurance experience a strong plus)
- Proven track record owning monthly/quarterly close, variance analysis, and building financial models
- Strong analytical skills, with mastery of Excel and working knowledge of SQL
- Deep understanding of financial statements, accounting principles, and business drivers
- Ability to analyze and interpret large data sets and deliver actionable insights
- Experience supporting strategic decision-making in high-growth, fast-paced environments
- Self-starter with excellent project management skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize competing demands
- Comfortable working independently while collaborating effectively across teams
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present to leadership
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related quantitative field
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain detailed financial models to support forecasting, scenario planning, and decision-making
- Partner with underwriting, claims, actuarial, and operational teams to understand key business drivers and translate them into actionable financial insights
- Lead monthly and quarterly financial reporting, variance analysis, and performance reviews
- Analyze large, complex data sets (e.g., claims, premiums, policies) to uncover trends, risks, and opportunities
- Leverage SQL, Excel, and BI tools (e.g., Looker, Power BI) to extract, analyze, and visualize data
- Support annual budgeting and long-term strategic planning initiatives
- Contribute to capital planning, reinsurance analysis, and other corporate finance projects
- Drive process improvements and automation initiatives to scale planning and reporting efficiency
- Assist in crafting financial presentations for executive leadership, translating complex data into clear, compelling business narratives
Preferred Qualifications
- Insurance industry experience, particularly in property and casualty (P&C)
- Experience with SQL, Python, or additional data analysis tools
- Prior exposure to reinsurance or capital planning processes