Financial Analysis Consultant - Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

Allstate

276d • $50,700 - $89,062

About The Position

Join our dynamic Investments Finance team as a Financial Analysis Consultant. In this pivotal role, you'll collaborate with teams across Investments, Human Resources and Corporate Treasury & Planning to deliver consistent expense and headcount reporting as well as perform variance analysis including explanations and commentary explaining results. You'll play a crucial part in the annual expense planning and forecasting process, providing invaluable support and data review. Your expertise will be essential in addressing financial and expense-related inquiries across Investments Finance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• 2+ years of experience preferred.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Nice To Haves

• Intermediate level expertise in Expense Management.
• Solid skills in Project Management.
• Strong written and oral communication abilities.
• Intermediate understanding of Business Acumen with basic influencing skills.
• Intermediate organizational and advanced time management skills.
• Technical proficiency in SAP, Business Warehouse, Travel & Expense, and Accounts Payable processing.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Capable of interacting with employees at all levels, including officers.
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the management of the current year plan and craft future operating expense plans, integrating guidance from business partners.
• Build and enhance relationships with business partners within Investments to manage expenses and generate insightful reports.
• Track headcount for Investments and partner with HR to ensure accurate reporting of open roles.
• Monitor expenses for emerging trends, keeping leadership informed and recommending improvements.
• Efficiently manage processes, models, and data, implementing enhancements and providing strategic recommendations.
• Quickly identify and resolve miscoded expenses across Investments.
• Innovate and implement strategies to reduce general operating expenses.

Benefits

• Flexible work environment.
• Opportunities for internal growth and advancement.
• Culture that prioritizes internal mobility.

What This Job Offers

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