Lead Financial Analyst - Distribution

Overview

This role serves as a Lead Financial Analyst within the Distribution organization, which includes World Financial Group and Transamerica Financial Advisors. The position acts as a key business partner and financial steward, collaborating closely with sales leaders and stakeholders to identify organic growth opportunities, improve agent productivity and activation, enhance expense efficiency, and evaluate the financial and operational effectiveness of sales and marketing initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Partner with World Financial Group (WFG) and Transamerica Financial Advisors (TFA) as a business partner.
• Develop and present weekly and monthly key metrics, financial results, and forecasts, focusing on detailed data related to agents, products, carriers, and geographic footprints.
• Provide root cause analyses, messaging, and actionable insights on sales results, industry trends, competitive positioning, agent feedback, and sales and P&L forecasts.
• Lead financial analysis and modeling efforts to drive sales growth and improve agent productivity, working closely with sales leaders, finance experts, and other stakeholders.
• Forecast US and Non-US sales and revenue by product for WFG and TFA, aligning with industry opportunities and market share goals.
• Serve as the subject matter expert on Operating Expenses, understanding expense components and drivers to support sales leaders in budget management.
• Collaborate with WFG and TFA sales leaders on the development and execution of the annual plan.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Distribution Finance, Life Insurance & Annuity Finance, or Broker Dealer Finance.
• Strong knowledge of accounting and financial areas such as investments, insurance products, and premiums.
• Ability to communicate complex analyses clearly and concisely to management.
• Capability to provide independent assessments of business performance.

Working Conditions

• Fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Remote work arrangement with no assigned company office location; occasional travel to company offices may be required.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $97,000 - $125,000 annually, depending on qualifications and operational needs.
• Eligibility for an annual bonus based on company and individual performance.

Benefits Package

• Pension Plan
• 401(k) Match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Disability Insurance
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Employee Discounts
• Career Training and Development Opportunities

Health and Work/Life Balance

• Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for first-year employees.
• Ten paid holidays per year.
• Holistic wellness program including wellness coaching and reward incentives.
• Fifteen days of paid parental leave per calendar year for eligible employees with at least one year of service.
• Adoption Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Back-Up Care Program
• Paid Time Off for Volunteer Hours
• Employee Matching Gifts Program
• Employee Resource Groups and Inclusion and Diversity Programs
• Employee Recognition and Referral Bonus Programs

Location

Remote work with potential travel to company offices as needed.

Additional Information

Candidates should be aware of potential recruitment scams impersonating the employer, especially for remote positions. Official offers are made via formal channels following verbal offers and do not require upfront payment or personal information such as ID.

This job description is not a contract and may be modified at the employer's discretion. Reasonable accommodations for job functions can be requested through the appropriate HR channels.