Planning & Analysis Analyst - Cost Benefit Team

State Farm•Dunwoody, GA

16h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Planning & Analysis Department has an analyst opening on the Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA) Team. CBA analysts serve as an unbiased financial partner to help educate business partners on key financial issues and provide company leadership with a measure for evaluating a project on a basis of its financial impact to the business. This role is to enable cost transparency and inform decisions by helping evaluate investments and other key initiatives. We strongly value diversity of thought and an ability to establish and maintain highly collaborative relationship throughout the company. Our team brings a mix of backgrounds supporting our need for strong business acumen as our analysis typically focus on what is best for the business as a whole.

Requirements

Degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics/Mathematics/Statistics or a related field is preferred.
Broad business and financial acumen, including net present value, cash flows, discount rates, ROI, etc.
Experience in the completion of cost benefit analysis.
Ability to independently research financial and technical topics.
A rich history of analytical and problem-solving skills and accomplishments.
Strong skills in data manipulation with tools like MS Excel.
Strong communication and presentation skills to all levels of leadership.
Proven learning agility and growth mindset.
Strong collaboration & relationship building with diverse set of customers.
Ability to prioritize work based on competing priorities.
Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g. H-1B visa) for this opportunity

Responsibilities

Developing cost benefit analysis to support decision making by forecasting cash flows and determining the expected net present value of potential initiatives
Providing consultation to executive leadership regarding cost benefit and other types of financial analysis needed to drive decisions
Present complex cost analysis and educational materials to diverse set of customers in a consumable fashion, tailored to customer role (e.g., IT, Business, Finance)
Serve as a strategic thought partner for leadership and business areas
Prepare accurate and relevant written financial analysis in a timely manner, communicating complex subject matter to the intended audience in a simplified manner that meaningfully informs decisions