Financial Analysis Consultant

4 weeks ago

Chicago, United States CNA Insurance Full time

You have a clear vision of where your career can go. And we have the leadership to help you get there. At CNA, we strive to create a culture in which people know they matter and are part of something important, ensuring the abilities of all employees are used to their fullest potential.

CNA seeks to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees that helps them — and their family members — achieve their physical, financial, emotional and social wellbeing goals.

For a detailed look at CNA’s benefits, check out our Candidate Guide.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

CNA is seeking a Financial Analysis Consultant to join the FP&A Reporting & Consolidation team. The Reporting & Consolidation team is a key finance partner to the CFO, delivering P&L insights, quarterly forecasts, and Board materials. Additionally, this role will optimize and streamline reporting, enhance our Plan & Forecast model in Adaptive Planning, lead special projects, and be a key player in the oversight of financial forecasts and plans.

The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated, agile team-player that possesses a strong analytical toolset. You will have a passion for difficult challenges and a willingness to rapidly iterate, working with cross-functional teams to drive meaningful impact to the business. To be successful, you must have strong communication skills and experience presenting to senior leadership.

This hybrid role is located in Chicago, IL.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Prepare, analyze, and review financial results packages. Independently build out ad hoc reporting, identify anomalies & trends and perform necessary analysisWork with cross functional departments to determine the best approach for Plan & Forecast model. Develop and enhance models in Adaptive PlanningManage multiple constituents and requests to build relationships and deliver maximum value to the organizationExtract or summarize key insights. Clearly and concisely communicate insights with actionable recommendations to senior leadershipServe as a key business partner to various stakeholders to deliver timely analytical reports and assist with measurement of operational efficiencyEvaluate internal performance against Company peers, analyst estimates, and key external benchmarksDrive process improvement and automationParticipate in special projects with meaningful contributions

Qualifications

Strong knowledge of corporate and departmental accounting/finance practices, procedures and principles as well as solid knowledge of an insurance organization and industryStrong knowledge of GAAP, statutory and other complex accounting principles, practices and procedures which may include technical expertise in a functional areaThorough knowledge of an organization's systems with the ability to modify or develop new systemsAdvanced modeling skills including advanced Excel skillsPossesses experience and demonstrates agility in leveraging technology tools for nimble financial modeling and scenario analysis. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Experience with Tableau, Alteryx, Workday, Adaptive Insights, Thoughtspot, and Looker a plus.

Strong presentation and communication skills

Education And Experience

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics or business, or equivalent; Master's degree preferredTypically, four to six years of finance experience or a related analytical field

CNA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact leaveadministration@cna.com.

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