Senior Financial Analyst

Gallagher • Rolling Meadows, IL

7h

About The Position

As a Senior Financial Analyst on Gallagher’s Global Data & Analytics team, you’ll play a key role in transforming data into meaningful insights that drive strategic decisions. This role focuses on financial and operational analysis, reporting, and partnering with cross-functional teams to improve performance visibility—particularly across reinsurance-related metrics and broader business trends.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Data Science, or a related field
• 3+ years of financial analysis experience (insurance, brokerage, or financial services preferred)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work with large datasets
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with Power BI (Sigma experience a plus)
• Familiarity with data platforms such as Snowflake
• Experience creating data visualizations and dashboards
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex data to non-technical audiences

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Tableau or Qlik
• Experience with SQL, PowerPivot, or other big data tools

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial and operational data from the global data warehouse to evaluate business performance, profitability, and risk/volatility
• Build, refine, and validate key metrics, with a focus on reinsurance and performance insights
• Develop and enhance reports and dashboards; identify trends, risks, and growth opportunities
• Conduct variance and root-cause analysis to explain performance and provide forward-looking insights
• Translate complex data into clear, actionable recommendations for leadership
• Perform market research and benchmarking using industry trends, economic data, and competitor insights
• Partner closely with business stakeholders to understand priorities and proactively identify analytical opportunities
• Collaborate with IT (onshore and offshore) to automate reporting and improve data solutions
• Deliver accurate, timely analyses and respond to ad hoc requests as needed
• Act as a trusted thought partner to leadership on financial and performance insights

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: Senior