Financial Analysis Consultant - Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life’s uncertainties. And for more than 90 years our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers’ evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection. 

Job Description

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

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

·         Strategic Planning: Assist in the management of the current year plan and craft future operating expense plans, integrating guidance from business partners. 

·         Collaborative Partnerships: Build and enhance relationships with business partners within Investments to manage expenses and generate insightful reports. 

·         Headcount Coordination: Track headcount for Investments and partner with HR to ensure accurate reporting of open roles. 

·         Trend Analysis: Monitor expenses for emerging trends, keeping leadership informed and recommending improvements. 

·         Process Optimization: Efficiently manage processes, models, and data, implementing enhancements and providing strategic recommendations. 

·         Expense Resolution: Quickly identify and resolve miscoded expenses across Investments. 

·         Cost Reduction: Innovate and implement strategies to reduce general operating expenses. 

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES 

·         This role does not include supervisory duties. 

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 

·         Preferred: Bachelor's Degree 

·         Preferred: 2+ years of experience 

·         Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered. 

 

 

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS 

·         No certifications, licenses, or registrations required. 

 

FUNCTIONAL SKILLS 

·         Expense Management: Intermediate level expertise. 

·         Project Management: Solid skills to drive projects to success. 

·         Communication: Strong written and oral communication abilities. 

·         Business Acumen: Intermediate understanding with basic influencing skills. 

·         Organizational Skills: Intermediate organizational and advanced time management skills. 

·         Technical Proficiency: SAP, Business Warehouse, Travel & Expense, and Accounts Payable processing skills. 

·         Confidentiality: Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion. 

·         Interpersonal Skills: Capable of interacting with employees at all levels, including officers. 

·         MS Office: Proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, and Word. 

Education & Experience (in lieu)

• In lieu of the above education requirements, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

What's In It for Your Career:
• Advanced Knowledge: Develop a strong understanding of investment analytics and financial markets, significantly enhancing your financial acumen.
• Impactful Leadership: Lead initiatives that optimize organizational data usage in our center of excellence, directly influencing strategy and improving both data analytics and quality.
• Internal Growth: Thrive within a culture that prioritizes internal mobility, offering clear pathways for advancement and new challenges across teams and functions.

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Skills

Expense Management, Finance Strategy, Financial Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Investments

Compensation

Compensation offered for this role is $50,700.00 - 89,062.50 annually and is based on experience and qualifications.

The candidate(s) offered this position will be required to submit to a background investigation.

Allstate generally does not sponsor individuals for employment-based visas for this position.

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