Financial Analysis Consultant, Business Unit Support
- Chicago, IL
- $72,000-141,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
CNA is one of the largest U.S. commercial property and casualty insurance companies. Backed by more than 120 years of experience, CNA provides a broad range of standard and specialized insurance products and services for businesses and professionals in the U.S., Canada and Europe.About the Finance Team
We are trusted partners who enable smart decisions that enhance shareholder value. We are a group of nimble, resilient and tenacious finance professionals who thrive on solving problems, continuously learning, and improving. We are strengthened by diversity and we are committed to inclusion. Most of all, we are all leaders. We unlock our full potential by investing in our development – both individually and together, as a team.We’re looking for team members who are excited about developing and growing their careers while moving our business forward.About the Job
CNA Is seeking an experienced Financial Analysis Consultant to join the Business Unit FP&A Team. The Business Unit FP&A team primarily partners with leaders in the Underwriting and Actuarial departments to deliver deeper insight into P&L results, driving improvements in growth and profitability. Additionally, this role will optimize and streamline reporting, build out new analytical resources, lead special projects, and be a key player in financial forecasts and plans.This role is located in Chicago, IL and team comes into the office in a hybrid model.Your Day to DayLeverage financial expertise to recognize and resolve emerging issues, independently investigate anomalies and variances in dataInfluence decision-makers through effective verbal and written communicationManage 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 leadershipPrepare business cases to support decision-making by creating innovative strategies for revenue growth and cost reductionDevelop forecast models based on comparative performance metrics and implement improvements as the business growsDrive process improvement and automationLead special projects with minimal directionCoach, lead and develop less experienced analysts while fostering a positive, open team environmentSkills & QualificationsStrong knowledge of corporate and departmental accounting/finance practices, procedures and principles; insurance organization and industry familiarity a plusAdvanced modeling skills including advanced Excel and Tableau skillsTrack record of delivering results with a high degree of accuracyAbility to work independently and self-motivate in a rapidly changing environmentAbility to work with senior business partners with tight deadlinesExperience with Workday, Adaptive, and Looker a plusEducation and ExperienceBachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics or business, or equivalent; Master's degree preferred5 to 7 years of finance experience or a related analytical field with progressively increasing levels of responsibility#LI-MR1#LI-HYBRIDIn certain jurisdictions, CNA is legally required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. In District of Columbia, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York and Washington, the national base pay range for this job level is $72,000 to $141,000 annually. Salary determinations are based on various factors, including but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and location. CNA offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to help our employees – and their family members – achieve their physical, financial, emotional and social wellbeing goals. For a detailed look at CNA’s benefits, please visit .CNA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact .