Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis

Location(s)

Chicago, Illinois

Details

Kemper is one of the nation’s leading specialized insurers. Our success is a direct reflection of the talented and diverse people who make a positive difference in the lives of our customers every day. We believe a high-performing culture, valuable opportunities for personal development and professional challenge, and a healthy work-life balance can be highly motivating and productive. Kemper’s products and services are making a real difference to our customers, who have unique and evolving needs. By joining our team, you are helping to provide an experience to our stakeholders that delivers on our promises. 

POSITION SUMMARY: In this role you will create reports and presentations that translate data into meaningful information to facilitate tactical and strategic decision-making. The compilation, analysis and interpretation of financial data requires significant problem-solving interpretation and communication so you will use your technical skills to resolve business issues and begin to design, develop and implement business applications to meet customer needs and goals.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Working with different stakeholders, construct and maintain financial and operational analysis models as tools to aid in data analysis.
• Analyze causes of variance using accounting entries
• Prepare communications including reports that can be used for upper-level reports and presentations.
• Aggregate and organize financial data from multiple platforms and systems and suggest procedural changes to increase the accuracy, effectiveness, and efficiency of models and reports used or produced by the team.
• Document work processes, including data sources and definitions.
• Ensure data accuracy.
• Frequently interact and coordinate with other departments to address business issues and to meet organizational objectives.
• Support the development of analysis of company financial performance, including both revenue and expenses. Interpret data and identify trends to help leadership understand drivers of results, make decisions, and develop strategy.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• 0-2 years of corporate finance, analysis, or accounting experience.
• A Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, accounting, economics, or equivalent.
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Insurance experience preferred (Life & Health a plus)

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS:

• Strong knowledge of Excel including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs and formulas

• Strong knowledge of financial statements (income statements, balance sheets and cash flows).

• Ability to work through shifting priorities and deadlines

• Knowledge of insurance concepts, products, and distribution preferred but not required.

• Basic skills in Workday, Adaptive and Tableau preferred but not required.

• The selected candidate will work a hybrid work schedule which will require weekly reporting to our Chicago office

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. The incumbent must have the abilities or aptitudes to perform each essential function proficiently with or without reasonable accommodation. Our organization has a dynamic work environment where positions evolve and change. Therefore, the Company reserves the right to modify, delete, or add job duties, responsibilities and skills that are stated in this job description at any time.

Kemper is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We are committed to supporting diversity and equality across our organization and we work diligently to maintain a workplace free from discrimination.

Kemper is focused on expanding our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts to align with our vision, mission, and guiding principles. Kemper does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Kemper and Kemper will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

Kemper will never request personal information, such as your social security number or banking information, via text or email. Additionally, Kemper does not use external messaging applications like WireApp or Skype to communicate with candidates. If you receive such a message, delete it.