Insurance Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

We are looking for an experienced Financial Planning & Analysis Manager to join a growing insurance organization in Jersey City, New Jersey. This role is ideal for a finance specialist who can translate complex business performance into clear forecasts, actionable insights, and well-supported recommendations for leadership. The position offers the opportunity to work closely with cross-functional stakeholders in a collaborative environment while contributing to budgeting, reporting, and strategic planning activities.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning process to support financial decision-making across the business.
• Build and maintain financial models that evaluate performance trends, business drivers, and future scenarios.
• Analyze monthly and quarterly results, explain key variances, and present meaningful insights to senior leaders.
• Partner with operational and business teams to improve expense management and strengthen financial visibility.
• Prepare management reports, dashboards, and presentations that communicate financial performance in a clear and concise manner.
• Support strategic initiatives by assessing financial impact, identifying risks, and recommending data-driven actions.
• Use planning and reporting tools, including Adaptive Insights, to enhance forecasting accuracy and streamline analysis.
• Contribute to ongoing improvements in financial planning processes, reporting standards, and internal controls.
• Prior experience in financial planning and analysis, including budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting.
• Background within property and casualty insurance or a closely related insurance environment.
• Strong capability in financial modeling, quantitative analysis, and interpretation of business results.
• Hands-on experience with planning platforms such as Adaptive Insights or similar financial systems.
• Solid understanding of corporate finance principles and enterprise planning processes.
• Property and Casualty Insurance
• Advanced proficiency with spreadsheet-based analysis and preparation of executive-level reporting materials.