FP&A Analyst

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As an FP&A Analyst, you'll turn financial data into insights that guide real business decisions, working alongside a global community of optimists and problem-solvers. We're always pushing each other to go further because we believe that when we realize our potential, we can help others reach theirs. As an FP&A Analyst, you will play a key role in a broad range of financial planning and analysis activities, delivering insights, solutions and services that help our internal business partners make informed decisions. Core responsibilities include supporting the annual budget and quarterly forecast cycles, building and maintaining financial models, contributing to the incentive compensation process, identifying and piloting new analytical and AI tools, and producing clear, actionable reporting. Success in this role requires strong analytical thinking paired with excellent communication skills.

Supports the compilation and analysis of the annual budget and quarterly forecast Produce clear reports that summarize financial output, issues and recommendations Develops and maintains models and tools to support effective and efficient analysis Provide decision support through value added analysis and financial insights Works with business partners to gain a deeper understanding of financial data, to confirm assumptions, and validate output of analyses Analyzes insights on competitor and industry analysis workflows Identifies and pilots new analytical and AI tools (e.g., Copilot, Claude, Power Query) to improve the speed and quality of data analysis and reporting Supports reporting needs of the broader organization to provide increased visibility of financial performance Identifies, recommends and implements continuous process improvement Documents standard processes and process flows Participate in ad hoc initiatives as they arise Travel to other Markel offices, conferences, etc. as required Education Bachelor's degree in finance or a related discipline MBA or MBA pursuit a plus Certification CPCU or other industry designations a plus Work Experience/Skill Set 1-3 years of related experiences or applicable internships Foundational knowledge of corporate finance, budgeting, and forecasting principles Understanding of financial processes and systems Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights Financial consulting and analysis skills - ability to assess needs, identify issues, recommend alternatives and implement change Curiosity and interest in applying AI and automation tools to streamline analysis and reporting Experience using reporting tools such as Power BI to improve the customer experience Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present data and insights clearly to audiences at all levels Must have strong Excel and data manipulation skills Ability to deliver outstanding customer service Organized with ability to multi-task Adaptable and comfortable with fast pace and shifting priorities Self-starter who proactively identifies opportunities for improvement and takes initiative without being asked #LI-AB US Work Authorization US Work Authorization required. Markel does not provide visa sponsorship for this position, now or in the future. Pay information: The salary range for this position is $62,400-$85,800. Individual offers are determined based on geographic location, experience, qualifications, internal