Financial Systems Analyst II

UFG is hiring for a Financial Systems Analyst II to be responsible for administering, configuring, and optimizing Finance-owned systems that support accounting, financial reporting, planning, and regulatory processes. This role operates with a high degree of independence and serves as a key resource in system configuration, issue resolution, and process enablement.

This position partners closely with Accounting, FP&A, Actuarial, Reinsurance, and IT teams to ensure Finance systems are stable, compliant, and aligned with evolving business needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

Financial Systems Administration 

• Serve as a primary support resource for Finance applications (General Ledger, Workiva, FP&A tools, treasury, reinsurance systems, etc.)
• Configure system rules, workflows, and role-based security to support business processes
• Monitor system performance and proactively identify and resolve issues
• Maintain system configuration documentation and inventories

Change Management & System Enhancements 

• Lead Finance participation in system upgrades, patches, and enhancements
• Coordinate and execute User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for Finance-impacting changes
• Evaluate and prioritize system enhancement requests
• Partner with IT to assess integration impacts across upstream and downstream systems

Finance Process Enablement 

• Align system functionality with accounting close, FP&A cycles, and regulatory reporting requirements
• Identify opportunities to improve system usage and reduce manual processes
• Support implementation and stabilization of new Finance systems and integrations
• Recommend process improvements leveraging system capabilities

Governance & Controls 

• Ensure Finance systems support SOX, GAAP, and regulatory requirements
• Maintain system-related control documentation and support audits
• Ensure appropriate access controls and segregation of duties are enforced
• Support business continuity and disaster recovery planning for Finance systems

Leadership & Collaboration 

• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior analysts
• Act as a liaison between Finance and IT for system-related issues
• Communicate system changes, risks, and impacts to stakeholders
• Contribute to standardization of system processes and best practices

Job Specifications: 

Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or related field

Experience: 

• 5-8 years of experience in financial systems, ERP administration, or accounting operations
• Insurance or financial services experience preferred
• Strong understanding of financial close and reporting processes
• Experience with ERP or financial systems (e.g., FIS IAS, SAP, Oracle, Workiva, Workday, etc.)
• Familiarity with system configuration, integrations, and change management practices
• Understanding of internal controls and SOX requirements
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Process-oriented mindset with focus on system reliability and efficiency

Working Conditions:

• General Office Environment
• Travel Requirements: Infrequent travel, only as needed

Pay Transparency Statement:

UFG Insurance is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base salary range for this position is $72,281 - $99,702, which represents the typical range for new hires in this role. Individual pay within this range will be determined based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, education, certifications, skills, internal equity, geography and market data. 

In addition to base salary, UFG Insurance offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes:

• Annual incentive compensation
• Medical, dental, vision & life insurance
• Accident, critical Illness & short-term disability insurance
• Retirement plans with employer contributions
• Generous time-off program
• Programs designed to support the employee well-being and financial security.

This pay range disclosure is provided in accordance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws.