Financial Systems Analyst II

Salary Range: $70,000 - $90,000

Job Posting End Date: September 12, 2025

We’ve Got You Under Our Wing

We are the duck. We develop and empower our people, cultivate relationships, give back to our community, and 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 as Fortune’s 50 Best Workplaces for Diversity and as one of World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere.com.

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.

Work Designation. Depending on your location within the continental US, this role may be hybrid or remote.

• If you live within 50 miles of the Aflac offices located in Columbus, GA or Columbia, SC, this role will be hybrid. This means you will be expected to work in the office for at least 60% of the work week. You will work from your home (within the continental US) for the remaining portion of the work week. Details of this schedule will be discussed with your leadership. 
• If you live more than 50 miles from the Aflac offices located in Columbus, GA or Columbia, SC, this role will be remote. This means you will be expected to work from your home, within the continental US. If the role is remote, there may be occasions that you are requested to come to the office based on business need. Any requests to come to the office would be communicated with you in advance.

What does it take to be successful at Aflac? (Competencies)

• Acting with Integrity
• Communicating Effectively
• Pursuing Self-Development
• Serving Customers
• Supporting Change
• Supporting Organizational Goals
• Working with Diverse Populations

What does it take to be successful in this role?

• Strong proficiency in financial software and accounting principles
• Advanced Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, financial modeling)
• Familiarity with database concepts and querying tools (e.g., SQL)
• Understanding of data integration and ETL processes
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with a keen eye for detail
• Ability to analyze complex data sets and identify trends, anomalies, and root causes of issues
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proactive, self-motivated, and a quick learner
• Knowledge of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) in finance preferred

Education & Experience Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, Computer Science or a related field
• 3 years of experience in a financial systems, financial analyst, or audit role with a strong focus on financial systems
• Proven experience with major ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics 365) and financial reporting tools

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Education & Experience Preferred

• Master’s Degree in Related field
• Project management certification (e.g., PMP)
• Experience designing, implementing, and testing internal controls
• Experience with financial control software
• Experience in a SOX-compliant environment

Travel

• Less than or equal to 10%

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Administers and maintains financial control systems (e.g., ERP modules, financial reporting tools, reconciliation systems).
• Identifies opportunities for system enhancements, automation, and process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy in financial operations.
• Leads or supports the implementation of new financial systems or upgrades, including requirements gathering, system configuration, testing, and user training.
• Designs, documents, and implements robust internal controls within financial systems to prevent errors, fraud, and ensure data integrity; monitors the effectiveness of existing controls and recommends corrective actions as needed.
• Ensures financial systems comply with regulatory requirements (e.g., SOX, GAAP, IFRS) and internal company policies.
• Supports internal and external audits by providing system-generated reports, documentation, and explanations of system functionalities.
• Develops and generates financial reports, dashboards, and analyses to support decision-making and performance monitoring; ensures the accuracy and consistency of financial data across various systems; troubleshoots data discrepancies and system-related issues, providing timely resolutions.
• Provides technical and functional support to end-users of financial systems; develops and delivers training programs and documentation to ensure effective system utilization by finance personnel.
• Acts as a liaison between finance and IT departments, translating business requirements into technical specifications.
• Manages or participates in finance-related projects, ensuring timely completion and adherence to project objectives; develops project plans, tracks progress, and communicates status to stakeholders.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Total Rewards

The salary range for this job is $70,000 to $90,000. This range is specific to the job and salary offers consider a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including, but not limited to: education, experience, licensure, certifications, geographic location, and peer compensation. The range has been created in good faith based on information known to Aflac at the time of the posting.

At Aflac, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role to allow for future and continued salary growth, and compensation decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each case. This salary range does not include any potential incentive pay or benefits, however, such information will be provided separately when appropriate.

In addition to the base salary, we offer an array of benefits to meet your needs including medical, dental, and vision coverage, prescription drug coverage, health care flexible spending, dependent care flexible spending, Aflac supplemental policies (Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity offered at no costs to employee), 401(k) plans, annual bonuses, and an opportunity to purchase company stock.  On an annual basis, you’ll also be offered 11 paid holidays, up to 20 days PTO to be used for any reason, and, if eligible, state-mandated sick leave (Washington employees accrue 1-hour sick leave for every 40 hours worked) and other leaves of absence, if eligible, when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being. Aflac complies with all applicable leave laws, including, but not limited to, sick and safe leave, and adoption and parental leave, in all states and localities.