Geico Technology Development Program Jobs in Reston, VA

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As aSenior FinancialAnalyst in theTechnologyFinancialteam, youare responsible forsupporting specific leaders in the Technology organizationas a trusted partner.Responsibilities include fully understandingtheTechnology Organization's business strategy andalignment tobudget, accounting,andcharge-backfunctions for the area, understanding contractualcommitmentsandidentifyingopportunities tooptimizecosts.The abilityto handle multiple concurrent priorities providingaccurateandtimelyresults is key to success.

Role Summary

• Trusted finance partner to Technology leaders.

• Deep understanding of Tech strategy, budgets, forecasts, and cost drivers.

• Manages multiple priorities with a focus on accuracy, timeliness, and insight.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial analysis & reporting

  • Accurately analyze and explain key cost drivers and monthly variances via a regular reporting process.

  • Provide actionable insights and recommendations to Tech leadership.

• Budgeting & forecasting

  • Build initial budgets and maintain rolling forecasts for assigned Tech orgs.

• Contract & spend management

  • Analyze contractual commitments, renewals, and potential new investments.

  • Identify cost optimization and value-improvement opportunities, with insightful recommendations that influence outcomes.

• Close & communication

  • Support month-end close activities.

  • Present results clearly to leaders at multiple levels.

• Projects

  • Lead or support adhoc and ongoing initiatives as assigned.

  • Identify and recommend process improvements that benefit the Tech and Product Finance team and stakeholders in financial processes.

Basic Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant finance/accounting experience, preferably IT-facing

• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills

• Advanced Excel skills (ability to demonstrate in a pre-interview assessment)

• Proficiency with Word, PowerPoint, and Power BI (or similar)

• Effective communicator with a collaborative mindset

• Independently complete assigned projects, while collaborating and engaging with the broader team

• Must follow a hybrid work schedule, 2-3 days per week onsite in Bethesda, MD

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, or related field or CPA preferred

• Oracle EPM and Workday financial tools are helpful to the position

This position requires a candidate who can handle multiple demands on their time, ensure consistent and timely follow-through on commitments, and possess a very keen attention to detail. If you possess these traits and skills and are interested in driving positive change in our GEICO Technology organization, then we look forward to discussing this opportunity with you!

Annual Salary

The above annual salary range is a general guideline. Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate/ annual salary to be offered to the selected candidate. Factors include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate's work experience, education and training, the work location as well as market and business considerations.

The GEICO Pledge:

Great Company:At GEICO, we help our customers through life's twists and turns. Our mission is to protect people when they need it most and we're constantly evolving to stay ahead of their needs.

We're an iconic brand that thrives on innovation, exceeding our customers' expectations and enabling our collective success. From day one, you'll take on exciting challenges that help you grow and collaborate with dynamic teams who want to make a positive impact on people's lives.

Great Careers:We offer a career where you can learn, grow, and thrive through personalized development programs, created with your career - and your potential - in mind. You'll have access to industry leading training, certification assistance, career mentorship and coaching with supportive leaders at all levels.

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As part of our culture, we also offer employee engagement and recognition programs that reward the positive impact our work makes on the lives of our customers.

Great Rewards:We offer compensation and benefits built to enhance your physical well-being, mental and emotional health and financial future.

• Comprehensive Total Rewards program that offers personalized coverage tailor-made for you and your family's overall well-being.
• Financial benefits including market-competitive compensation; a 401K savings plan vested from day one that offers a 6% match; performance and recognition-based incentives; and tuition assistance.
• Access to additional benefits like mental healthcare as well as fertility and adoption assistance.
• Supports flexibility- We provide workplace flexibility as well as our GEICO Flex program, which offers the ability to work from anywhere in the US for up to four weeks per year.

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