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Finance DirectorW.R. Berkley • Jacksonville, FL, United States
Finance Director

Finance Director

W.R. Berkley • Jacksonville, FL, United States
10 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Finance Director

We are seeking a Finance Director to support financial planning and analysis (FP&A) within our Property & Casualty (P&C) insurance business. This role combines core finance responsibilitiesforecasting, budgeting, and general ledger oversightwith advanced data and analytics capabilities to drive actionable insights and improve financial decision-making. The ideal candidate will act as a bridge between Finance, Actuarial, and Data teams to ensure alignment across financial results, operational drivers, and analytical outputs.

Key Functions/Duties of Position:

  • Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
  • Lead the annual budgeting process and periodic forecasting cycles (monthly/quarterly) for P&C lines of business
  • Develop driver-based financial models incorporating premiums, claims, loss ratios, and expenses
  • Analyze variances between actuals, forecasts, and plan; clearly communicate drivers and risks
  • Partner with business leaders to provide financial insights that support strategic planning
  • General Ledger & Financial Close Support
  • Support close processes by reconciling financial results with underlying operational and actuarial data
  • Perform general ledger "tie-outs" and ensure accuracy of financial reporting
  • Investigate discrepancies across systems (policy admin, claims, finance) and resolve issues
  • Collaborate with Accounting to ensure proper treatment of insurance-specific transactions (e.g., reserves, premium recognition)
  • Data & Analytics Integration
  • Act as a key liaison between Finance and Data/Analytics teams
  • Translate business and finance requirements into data models, dashboards, and reporting solutions
  • Utilize data tools (e.g., Power BI, SQL, Excel, Python) to automate reporting and generate insights
  • Enhance data governance and ensure consistency across financial and operational metrics
  • Business Partnering
  • Work closely with Actuarial, Underwriting, and Claims teams to understand business drivers
  • Provide insights on profitability, loss trends, and expense management
  • Support decision-making on pricing, product performance, and cost optimization

Qualifications

Education Requirement

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

Qualifications:

10+ years of experience in FP&A, finance, or accounting

Strong understanding of insurance concepts (loss ratios, reserves, premiums, underwriting results), with PNC experience preferred

Proven experience in forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis

Solid understanding of general ledger structures and financial reporting

Preferred:

Experience working with actuarial or insurance data sets

Advanced Excel skills; familiarity with data tools (Power BI, Tableau, SQL, Python)

Advanced degree (MBA or Master's) in Finance, Accounting, or Business strongly preferred

CPA, CFA, preferred or in progress toward certification

Additional Company Details

The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees which for this role include:

  • Base Salary Range: $110,000 - $170,000
  • Eligible to participate in annual discretionary bonus.
  • Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Wellness, Paid Time Off, 401(k) and Profit-Sharing plans.
  • The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment.

Sponsorship Details

Sponsorship not Offered for this Role

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