Financial Analysis Consultant, Business Unit FP&A

CNA Insurance•Chicago, IL

6d•$72,000 - $141,000•Hybrid

About The Position

CNA is seeking an experienced Financial Analysis Consultant to join its Business Unit FP&A team. The team partners primarily with leaders in Underwriting and Actuarial to provide deeper insight into profit and loss results and help improve top-line growth, expense management, and profitability. The role also identifies opportunities to streamline reporting, develops analytical resources, leads special projects, and contributes to financial forecasts and plans. The position is based in Chicago, Illinois, with a hybrid office model. CNA is one of the largest U.S. commercial property and casualty insurance companies, providing standard and specialized insurance products and services for businesses and professionals in the U.S., Canada, and Europe. Its finance team supports informed decisions that enhance shareholder value and emphasizes continued learning, development, diversity, and inclusion.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of corporate and departmental accounting and finance practices, procedures, and principles.
Advanced financial modeling skills, including advanced Excel skills.
Track record of delivering results with a high degree of accuracy.
Ability to work independently and self-motivate in a rapidly changing environment.
Ability to work with senior business partners under tight deadlines.
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, or business, or equivalent.
5 to 7 years of finance experience or experience in a related analytical field, with progressively increasing levels of responsibility.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of an insurance organization and the insurance industry.
Experience with Tableau Prep, Alteryx, Tableau, PowerBI, Workday, Adaptive, Thoughtspot, Looker, or equivalent tools and systems.

Responsibilities

Identify and resolve emerging issues, and independently investigate data anomalies and variances.
Influence decision-makers through effective verbal and written communication.
Communicate key insights concisely and clearly, with actionable recommendations for senior leadership.
Manage multiple stakeholders and requests, building relationships and delivering value to the organization.
Prepare business cases that identify strategies for revenue growth and cost reduction.
Develop forecast models based on comparative performance metrics and improve them as the business grows.
Drive process improvement and automation.
Lead special projects with minimal direction.
Coach, lead, and develop less experienced analysts while fostering a positive, open team environment.