Finance Business Partner - Voluntary & Expenses
Listed on 2026-03-06
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Finance & Banking
Financial Analyst, Financial Manager
Location: St Paul
Make an impact where strategy meets numbers
Are you an FP&A professional who enjoys turning financial results into a clear, compelling story? Do you like digging into the "why" behind performance-and partnering with others to improve how results are forecasted, explained, and used to drive decisions?
As a
Financial Business Partner supporting Voluntary Benefits Products and Expenses
,you'llplay a meaningful role in shaping the financial story ofSecurian
Financial'sgrowing business.
You'llanalyze earnings, expenses, and forecasts, collaborate with subject matter experts across Finance, Strategy, Sales, Pricing, and Actuarial teams, and help leaders understand how product performance and expenses come together to drive results.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a few years of experience who wants
broader exposure, ownership of analysis, and visibility to leadership
-while continuing to build strong technical and business acumen.
Whatyou'lldo
In this role,you'llsupport
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)for Group Insurance Voluntary Benefits Products and Expenses, with a mix of recurring analysis, forecasting, and continuous improvement work.
Key responsibilities include:
Own and analyze Voluntary Benefits earnings by source
, explaining quarterly results and deviations from goals in a clear, business-focused wayDevelop the quarterly
Voluntary Benefits"financial story"-connecting premium performance, earnings, and expense results into dashboards and presentations for leadership and business partnersSupport Voluntary Benefits valuation activities
, including active life reserve and Deferred Acquisition Cost (DAC) calculationsAssist with Voluntary Benefits projections
for annual goal-setting and long-range planning cyclesServe as a subject matter expert
for new Voluntary Benefits financial reports and toolsAssistin analyzing and enhancing expense pricing models and allocation frameworks
Perform monthly and quarterly expense analysis
, including reporting and variance explanationsSupport expense forecasting and annual budgeting processes
forthe entire Employee Benefits Solutions GroupCollaborate closely with cross-functional partners
(Finance, Strategy, Sales, Pricing, Expense, and Actuarial teams) to understand key financial drivers and support growth initiativesSupport Group Insurance market plan modeling
, including work within actuarial modeling platformsIdentify opportunities to improve and automate reporting and forecasting
, aligning with broader finance and actuarial modernization efforts
Whatwe'relooking for
You're someone who is comfortable working with data, curious about the business behind the numbers, and motivated to keep improving how financial insights are delivered.
Required qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in
Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Actuarial Science, or a related fieldAround3 years of experience
in financial analysis, FP&A, or a related roleStrong
Excel skills
, including experience working with large or complex filesSolid understanding of
basic financial and accounting conceptsStrong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines
Comfortable working
independently and collaboratively
in a team environmentClear written and verbal communication skills, including explaining results to non-finance partners
Preferred qualifications:
Experience with
budgeting, forecasting, and expense trackingExposure to
SAP
or similar financial systemsKnowledge of
insurance or financial services
, especially group or voluntary benefitsExperience with
actuarial or financial modeling tools
(e.g.,
Prophet
)Interest in process improvement, automation, and modern FP&A practices
Whythisrole stands out
Ownership early in your career
-You'llown meaningful analysis and be trusted to explain resultsHigh collaboration and visibility
- Work closely with experienced professionals across Finance, Actuarial, Strategy, and SalesStorytelling with numbers
- Go beyond reporting to help leaders understand what's driving performanceGrowth and development
- Build deeper FP&A, insurance, and business partnering skills in a supportive environmentPurpose-driven work
- Support products that help employees protect what matters most
Securian Financial believes in hybrid work as an integral part of our culture. Associates get the benefit of working both virtually and in our offices. If you're in a commutable distance (90 minutes), you'll join us 3 days each week in our offices to collaborate and build relationships. Our policy allows flexibility for the reality of business and personal schedules.
The estimated base pay range for this job is:
$59,400.00 - $Pay may vary depending on job-related factors and individual experience, skills, knowledge, etc. More information on base pay and incentive pay (if applicable) can be discussed with a member of the Securian Financial Talent Acquisition team.
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