Financial Analyst

About this position Why choose Palomar? Palomar is a rapidly growing and innovative insurer focused on providing specialty insurance to residential and commercial customers. Palomar welcomes the best and brightest to our thriving team. Guided by an entrepreneurial spirit, Palomar is building a dynamic and diverse team. Join a company built on a culture of agility, innovation and authenticity that delivers peace of mind and protection to individuals and businesses impacted by adversity. Responsibilities: Assist FP&A team in preparation and oversight of multiple aspects of the annual budget and quarterly reforecast Collaborate with various departments to obtain their input and drivers Ensure these inputs/drivers are accurately and completely reflected in budget model Create clear and concise summaries to explain and support the budget Maintain and update the company’s ongoing forecast model based on current trends and actual results Provide timely analysis and communication of variances to budget/forecast and other relevant information in a clear and concise manner Investigate significant variances, provide actionable insights, and align on next steps with various business partners Assist in keeping CFO/CEO apprised of current forecast and upside/downside scenarios Maintain comparison of Company’s current forecast to sell‑side analysts’ forecast models and wall street consensus Create process/reporting efficiencies using Aleph FP&A software and AI tools Develop methods of forecasting and incorporating new lines of business into the forecast model Support special projects and perform ad‑hoc analyzes as needed What we are looking for: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance 1+ years of relevant work experience An insurance background is a plus but is not required Must be willing to learn our business in detail and constantly refine understanding as the business evolves Experience in a high‑growth, faster paced environment is ideal Ability to prepare and present findings in a succinct and organized fashion Willing to dig into details while maintaining a big‑picture focus Ability to build rapport and cross‑functional relationships within the company Ability to think critically about why results might differ from expectations Comfort with change and ambiguity Ability to provide quality work in a timely manner and balance speed with thoroughness Willingness to propose solutions for new areas and improve processes Desire to work in a high‑growth, fast‑paced organization Desire to be a strong teammate and support team members at all levels If you thrive in a dynamic environment, and like working with happy, authentic, talented people, you'll enjoy a career with Palomar! What will you get in return? Full Suite of Medical Benefits 401k with 3.5% Automatic Fully Vested Employer Contributions Competitive PTO + Holiday Program Professional Development Assistance Regular company‑wide social events (even virtually!) At Palomar, we are committed to diversity, equality and inclusion in all facets of the organization. We have built an open culture that celebrates the diversity of our workforce, while actively championing equality and inclusion practices that make us a company people want to work with and work for. We believe that diversity, equality and inclusion yields greater organizational creativity and productivity, which helps us serve our customers and partners more effectively. Delivering on our diversity commitment returns greater value to our shareholders and ultimately makes a positive impact to the communities in which we do business and to the people who live in them. Accommodations: Palomar will consider reasonable accommodations to ensure a qualified applicant with a disability can be considered for the position. Palomar will also consider necessary modifications to the physical work environment, or to the way a job is usually performed, so an individual with a disability can perform the essential functions of the position. Additional accommodations will be considered that enable an employee with a disability to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment like those that are enjoyed by other employees without disabilities. Pay Range: $65,000‑85,000+ Bonus Potential & Participation in our Competitive Long‑Term Incentive (LTI) Program. The above pay range is for all US‑based roles based on function and level, benchmarked against companies of similar size and scope. To be compliant with local legislation as well as provide greater transparency to candidates, we disclose salary ranges on all job postings regardless of the desired job location. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and the opportunity for annual long‑term incentive stock grants. In addition, we offer a highly competitive benefits package. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors, including candidate experience and qualifications, and may vary from the amounts listed above. Palomar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Palomar Holdings, Inc.