Strategic Finance Senior Associate, Hippo Insurance

• The ideal candidate is a highly analytical, detail-oriented finance professional with strong business acumen, a passion for operational insights, and the ability to influence decision-making in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Experience in insurance, financial services, or related industries is strongly preferred
• You are a proactive problem solver who thrives in dynamic environments
• You can independently own projects yet collaborate seamlessly across teams
• You have a strong foundation in financial analysis, accounting principles, and data-driven decision-making
• Your attention to detail and ability to translate complex data into actionable insights will be critical to your success
• Most importantly, you are passionate about building something meaningful — and you’re ready to roll up your sleeves to help take our Strategic Finance team to the next level
• 3–5 years of experience in financial planning & analysis, corporate finance, or related roles (insurance experience a strong plus)
• Proven track record owning monthly/quarterly close, variance analysis, and building financial models
• Strong analytical skills, with mastery of Excel and working knowledge of SQL
• Deep understanding of financial statements, accounting principles, and business drivers
• Ability to analyze and interpret large data sets and deliver actionable insights
• Experience supporting strategic decision-making in high-growth, fast-paced environments
• Self-starter with excellent project management skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize competing demands
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating effectively across teams
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present to leadership
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related quantitative field

Desirable

• We’re looking for a Senior FP&A Associate to join our Strategic Finance team to help drive financial planning, forecasting, analysis, and performance reporting for our Insurance business
• In this highly visible role, you’ll partner with cross-functional leaders and finance leadership to deliver insights that drive business performance
• Reporting to: Director of Strategic Finance
• You’ll serve as a key partner across finance and insurance functions, building, maintaining, and enhancing complex financial models that drive operational and strategic planning
• You will own critical forecasting processes, support key business reviews, and work with leadership to identify opportunities for optimization and growth
• Develop and maintain detailed financial models to support forecasting, scenario planning, and decision-making
• Partner with underwriting, claims, actuarial, and operational teams to understand key business drivers and translate them into actionable financial insights
• Lead monthly and quarterly financial reporting, variance analysis, and performance reviews
• Analyze large, complex data sets (e.g., claims, premiums, policies) to uncover trends, risks, and opportunities
• Leverage SQL, Excel, and BI tools (e.g., Looker, Power BI) to extract, analyze, and visualize data
• Support annual budgeting and long-term strategic planning initiatives
• Contribute to capital planning, reinsurance analysis, and other corporate finance projects
• Drive process improvements and automation initiatives to scale planning and reporting efficiency
• Assist in crafting financial presentations for executive leadership, translating complex data into clear, compelling business narratives