Finance Analyst, North America

Gallagher • Rolling Meadows, IL

9h • Hybrid

About The Position

At Gallagher Re, we bring clarity to complexity by helping clients around the world make confident, data-driven decisions in a rapidly evolving risk landscape. Here, you’ll be part of a team that leverages world-class analytics and deep reinsurance expertise to deliver strategic advisory services and transactional excellence. Together, we transform advanced insights and market intelligence into strategies that protect businesses, drive performance, and shape the future of reinsurance. We’re a community of decision makers, future shapers, and trusted experts working side by side to deliver meaningful impact through innovative thinking and practical solutions. At Gallagher Re, your curiosity is welcomed, your growth is championed, and your work truly matters. This is a place where you'll have the freedom to explore new ideas, take ownership of your career, and collaborate with people who are as driven and inquisitive as you are.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 0 - 1 years prior relevant experience, or equivalent experience commercial insurance experience.
• Competent using Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to travel to branch Offices.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in Excel (Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP required)
• Strong communication skills with ability to work cross-functionally.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• Strong foundational understanding of financial concepts
• 1–3 years of experience in finance, accounting, or business analysis
• Experience with financial reporting, forecasting, or accruals
• Exposure to BI tools (OneStream, TM1, or similar)
• Experience working in cross-functional or business-facing finance roles
• Interest in stakeholder engagement and financial storytelling.
• Enthusiastic and self-motivated.
• Confident relationship building skills.
• Well organized and able to effectively prioritize workload against competing demands.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring and investigating performance and functional system issues/opportunities and support operational improvement projects
• Providing cross-functional and cross-business unit analysis
• Testing new versions/updates of applications
• Research and analyze Prospect and Client Opportunities (pipeline)
• Populating reports and reporting metrics that will assist with Broker Accountability Assessments; Communicating Segment specific content, products and marketing materials
• Coordinating legal document development and execution with broker teams, Legal, Client Services, Compliance and Executive Team
• Represents Branch offices served and advocate on their behalf as a sitting member of various management and operation groups
• Acts as a point of contact for information flow between local offices, Central Operations Team, HR, Finance, Compliance, WRA, IT and Gallagher Group functions

Benefits

• Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one!
• Life and accident insurance
• 401(K) and Roth options
• Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)
• Educational expense reimbursement
• Paid parental leave
• Digital mental health services (Talkspace)
• Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function)
• Training programs
• Gallagher Thrive program – elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing
• Charitable matching gift program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level