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Financial Analysis Consultant, Business Unit FP&A

CNA Insurance
Chicago, IL, USAHybridFinance & AccountingSenior-Level$72,000 - $141,000Posted: today

About the role

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. About CNA 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, informed 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 outcomes. 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 top-line growth, expense management, and profitability. Additionally, this role will seek opportunities to 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.

JOB DESCRIPTION: Your Day to Day Leverage financial expertise to recognize and resolve emerging issues, independently investigate anomalies and variances in data Influence decision-makers through effective verbal and written communication Extract or summarize key insights, clearly and concisely to communicate insights with actionable recommendations to senior leadership Manage multiple constituents and requests to build relationships and deliver maximum value to the organization Prepare business cases to support decision-making by identifying innovative strategies for revenue growth and cost

reduction Develop forecast models based on comparative performance metrics and implement improvements as the business grows Drive process improvement and automation Lead special projects with minimal direction Coach, lead and develop less experienced analysts while fostering a positive, open team environment Skills & Qualifications Strong knowledge of corporate and departmental accounting/finance practices, procedures and principles.

Knowledge of an insurance organization and industry a plus Advanced modeling skills including advanced Excel skills Track record of delivering results with a high degree of accuracy Ability to work independently and self-motivate in a rapidly changing environment Ability to work with senior business partners with tight deadlines Experience preferred with the following or equivalent tools/systems: Tableau Prep, Alteryx, Tableau, PowerBI, Workday, Adaptive, Thoughtspot, and Looker Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics or business, or equivalent 5 to 7

years of finance experience or a related analytical field with progressively increasing levels of responsibility This position may be filled at the Senior Financial Analyst level based on experience and qualifications. #LI-MR1 #LI-Hybrid In 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 cnabenefits.com. CNA utilizes AI-enabled technology during the recruiting process. For more information, please visit our careers page.

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 At CNA, we are focused on success, individually and collectively. We pride ourselves on promoting a culture that challenges and engages people. We strive to connect people, departments and business areas, to function as a team, and to serve our customers and communities with professionalism and respect.

Our dedication to employee engagement, continuous learning and the open exchange of ideas is the cornerstone of our business. These ideals, combined with our focus on the customer, enable us to explore new market opportunities and build on our success. Our values, culture and financial strength are what differentiates us from other employers and make CNA the place you want to work. At CNA, we are committed to advancing a culture of inclusion – one that attracts talent from all walks of life, fosters respect and collaboration, and enables all of our colleagues to do their best work.

At CNA, we have a long standing commitment to the diverse communities in which we live and work. We actively make a difference for the greater good through partnerships, sustainability, initiatives, and working together for a better tomorrow. Corporate Social Responsibility is not one person, or one department, it's the entire enterprise coming together to make the world a better place.

Minimum requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, or business with 5-7 years of relevant finance or analytical experience
  • Strong knowledge of corporate finance practices, advanced Excel modeling skills, and ability to work independently under tight deadlines
  • Experience with financial tools like Tableau, Alteryx, PowerBI, Workday, or equivalent preferred

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