Finance Business Partner

Built on meritocracy, our unique company culture rewards self-starters and those who are committed to doing what is best for our customers. **Brown & Brown** is seeking a Finance **Business Partner** to join our growing team in **Ft. Lauderdale, FL!**   The Finance Business Partner supports the region through finance and operations functions, FP&A, and strategic planning. Additionally, this role is responsible for financial management, including financial reporting, budget and forecast preparation, while working closely with our Senior Finance Business Partners, Team Leaders, and Profit Center Leaders.  **How You Will Contribute:**   * Prepares financial statements, business activity reports, financial position forecasts, annual budgets, and/or reports required by the corporate office.   * Coordinates and direct preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and report variances.   * Analyzes financial details to identify development opportunities and areas where improvement is needed.   * Reviews and monitors monthly activity, data integrity, and financial accuracy.   * Partners with Department Team Leads, Profit Center Leaders, and Senior Business Partners through FP&A and strategic planning.   * Responsible for financial planning and analysis to identify trends and develop forward looking strategies.   * Prepares annual budgets and quarterly forecasts by working with Team Leads and PCL to identify drivers and create yearly goals.     * Prepares Ad hoc and monthly financial reporting.  * Mentors and trains Finance & Operations Specialists and Senior Finance & Operations Specialists.  * Assists Senior Finance Business Partners in leading the finance team.  **Skills & Experience to be Successful:**  **Required**  * 3-5 years of experience in an Accounting or Finance position  * Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite  * Ability to travel 10-20% of the time; Travel may include but not limited to B&B offices and attending B&B training and events  * This position requires routine or periodic travel which may require the teammate to drive their own vehicle or a rental vehicle. Acceptable results of a Motor Vehicle Record report at the time of hiring and periodically thereafter, and maintenance of minimum acceptable insurance coverages are requirements for this position.  **Preferred**  * Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting  **Teammate Benefits & Total Well-Being** We go beyond standard benefits, focusing on the total well-being of our teammates, including: * _Health Benefits_: Medical/Rx, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance   * _Financial Benefits_: ESPP; 401k; Student Loan Assistance; Tuition Reimbursement  * _Mental Health & Wellness_: Free Mental Health & Enhanced Advocacy Services * _Beyond Benefits_: Paid Time Off, Holidays, Preferred Partner Discounts and more.  _Not reflective of all benefits. Enrollment waiting periods or eligibility criteria may apply to certain benefits. Benefit details and offerings may vary for subsidiary entities or in specific geographic locations._ **Recruiting Vendor Disclosure Statement** Brown & Brown does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters, recruitment vendors or employment agencies ("Recruiting Vendors"). Recruiting Vendors must have a valid written agreement and received prior written authorization from an authorized Brown & Brown representative before submitting candidates for any publicly posted role. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to Brown & Brown or its employees become the property of Brown & Brown, and no fees will be paid for such submissions. Additional information regarding this policy can be found on our careers page. **The Power To Be Yourself**   As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment comprised of people from all backgrounds, with a variety of experiences and perspectives, guided by our Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (DIB) motto, “The Power to Be Yourself”.