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Senior Associate – Strategic Finance

Senior Associate – Strategic Finance

CompanyHippo Insurance
LocationAustin, TX, USA
Salary$Not Provided – $Not Provided
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelSenior

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