AflacRight People. Right Place. Right Time.We are the duck. We inspire and are inspired, listen and respond, empower our people, give back to our community, and most importantly, celebrate every success along the way. We do it all ... The Aflac Way. Aflac, a Fortune 500 company, is an industry leader in voluntary insurance products that pay cash directly to policyholders and one of America's best known brands. Aflac has been recognized by Fortune magazine as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in America for the tenth consecutive year in the February 4, 2008 issue, and by Fortune as one of America's Most Admired Companies for the seventh consecutive year in the March 19, 2007 issue.Our business is about being there for people in need. So, ask yourself—are you the duck? If so, there’s a home—and a flourishing career—for you at Aflac.The LocationColumbus, GAThe OpportunityFinancial Manager (Manager, HR Financial Analysis)Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

Directs human resources financial analysis and forecasting; collaborates across human resources departments to generate regular and ad hoc analytics including reports examining pension funding, benefit plan cost and trending, labor costs and trending, human capital trend analysis and forecasting; provides insight on streamlining processes; audits and evaluates systems and procedures effectiveness and ensures the consistent application of accounting pronouncements and policies; remains current on all technological aspects necessary to produce and support financial and analytical reports

Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with business partners; stays abreast of current trends and regulatory changes in the industry and recommends alternative business practices, procedures, solutions and strategies based upon best practice research

Manages the daily operations of the department; gathers and analyzes data and reports that pertain to the overall operation of the department and completes reports summarizing activities and trends; assists in strategic and tactical operational plans to ensure achievement of company and departmental goals; performs independent review of problem situations; develops solutions and implements actions to resolve problems and ensure customer satisfaction; reviews processes and procedures to streamline activities to enhance service turnaround time, productivity, and quality; coordinates overall workflow of the department and ensures that workflow processes facilitate effective and efficient use of corporate resources and enhance customer satisfaction

Monitors and controls operating expenses to ensure corporate/divisional financial goals are met; prepares annual business unit budget; coordinates and monitors training efforts to ensure the necessary education tools are provided to Financial Reporting department employees; identifies and communicates training needs and schedules with training department; projects staffing requirements for the business unit; provides direction for or performs coaching and counseling of employees; coordinates employee development and incentive initiatives

Performs other related duties as requiredJob Knowledge & Skills:

Extensive knowledge of accounting and financial reporting requirements

Knowledge of the functions and use of the Microsoft office suite of products and their application

Broad knowledge of SAP financial modules

Knowledge of budgeting and expense control to plan, implement, and maximize expenditure of funds while maintaining and improving quality standards

Excellent presentation, oral, written, and interpersonal communications skills to effectively interact with Aflac’s senior management, internal and external business contacts; ability to exhibit and maintain professionalism in accordance with corporate standards