Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis

Kemper • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

The position involves creating reports and presentations that translate data into meaningful information to facilitate tactical and strategic decision-making. The role requires the compilation, analysis, and interpretation of financial data, utilizing technical skills to resolve business issues and develop business applications to meet customer needs and goals.

Requirements

• 0-2 years of corporate finance, analysis, or accounting experience.
• A Bachelor's degree in finance, business, accounting, economics, or equivalent.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Insurance experience preferred (Life & Health a plus).
• Knowledge of insurance concepts, products, and distribution preferred but not required.
• Basic skills in Workday, Adaptive, and Tableau preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Construct and maintain financial and operational analysis models to aid in data analysis.
• Analyze causes of variance using accounting entries.
• Prepare communications including reports for upper-level presentations.
• Aggregate and organize financial data from multiple platforms and suggest procedural changes to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Document work processes, including data sources and definitions.
• Ensure data accuracy.
• Interact and coordinate with other departments to address business issues and meet organizational objectives.
• Support the development of analysis of company financial performance, including revenue and expenses.
• Interpret data and identify trends to help leadership understand drivers of results and develop strategy.

Benefits

• Hybrid work schedule with weekly reporting to the Chicago office.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree