Financial Analyst II

<p><strong>Job Title: Financial Analyst II</strong></p> <p><strong>Location:</strong> Plano, TX (position is a hybrid role with 2-3 days in-office required)</p> <p><strong>Position Summary</strong></p> <p>Supports budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and expense management activities. Partners with business leaders to develop budgets, analyze financial performance, prepare business cases, and provide insights that support operational and strategic decision-making.<strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Coordinate budgeting and planning activities with division leadership.</li> <li>Analyze budget performance, spending trends, and key business drivers.</li> <li>Prepare financial reports, variance analyses, and presentations for leadership.</li> <li>Develop cost-benefit analyses (CBAs) and financial models to support business decisions.</li> <li>Prepare and review monthly accruals, expense analyses, and financial forecasts.</li> <li>Review invoices and contracts for proper coding, approvals, and budget compliance.</li> <li>Track, monitor, and report on departmental budgets and financial results.</li> <li>Support ad hoc financial analysis and special projects as needed.<strong>&nbsp;</strong></li> </ul> <p><strong>Requirements</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.</li> <li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.</li> <li>Intermediate proficiency with Excel and financial systems (e.g., Planning Analytics, Lawson, or similar).</li> <li>Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively with business partners.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Salary Range:</strong> $66,500.00 - $92,000.00</p> <ul> <li>Salary is commensurate to experience, location, etc.</li> </ul><div class="content-conclusion"><p>Horace Mann was founded in 1945 by two Springfield, Illinois, teachers who saw a need for quality, affordable auto insurance for teachers. Since then, we’ve broadened our mission to helping all educators protect what they have today and prepare for a successful tomorrow.&nbsp; And with our broadened mission has come corporate growth:&nbsp; We serve more than 4,100 school districts nationwide, we’re publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (symbol: HMN) and we have more than $12 billion in assets.</p> <p>We’re motivated by the fact that educators take care of our children’s future, and we believe they deserve someone to look after theirs.&nbsp; We help educators identify their financial goals and develop plans to achieve them.&nbsp; This includes insurance to protect what they have today and financial products to help them prepare for their future. Our tailored offerings include special rates and benefits for educators.</p> <p>EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status</p> <p>For applicants that are California residents, please review our <a href="https://www.horacemann.com/privacy/ccpa" target="_blank">California Consumer Privacy Notice</a></p> <p>All applicants should review our <a href="http://www.horacemann.com/privacy.aspx" target="_blank">Horace Mann Privacy Policy</a></p></div>