Financial Analyst

Gallagher•Rolling Meadows, IL

About The Position

This position is responsible for compiling, analyzing, and communicating financial information for the organization. Creates and analyzes monthly, quarterly, and annual reports and ensures financial information has been recorded accurately. Proactively identifies trends and provides support to the business in order to make informed business decisions. Performs financial forecasting using historical trends and forward looking insights to senior leadership. Transforms data into actionable insights that improves revenue and earnings of the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 3 years related experience
Strong PC and Microsoft application skills
Excel expertise required (pivots, V-lookups, macros)
Highly motivated with the ability to work on a team as well as independently and drive results
Comfortable in an environment with changing priorities, and competing demands for time
Ability to work extended hours as required

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related discipline
Insurance experience

Responsibilities

Perform month-end/quarter-end/year-end close duties
Assist in preparing annual budgets, and monthly and quarterly forecasts
Partner with business leaders to provide insight on drivers of monthly results, identify opportunities within the business, and enhance their decision making abilities using analytics
Provide clear analyses on trends and causes of P&L variances. Translate those findings into recommendations that align with company business goals
Work closely with Finance leadership to identify opportunities to build out new processes and improve existing finance processes to ensure data integrity and efficient analyses
Perform ad-hoc business analyses and financial modeling