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Zurich NA US National Accounts FP&A Analyst in Schaumburg, Illinois
US National Accounts FP&A Analyst
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US National Accounts Finance team, strives to drive business performance across the Strategic business units(SBUs) and lines of businesses. We partner with the SBUs enabling them to serve our customers better, create positive impact and define and execute business strategy tied with financial plans. We also support our Shared service units (SSUs) to run efficient and effective operations.
As the Financial Analyst in the team, you will collaborate with Finance directors and Head of Finance to analyze financial data, identify trends, and create insights to help make the right decisions. You will also prepare comprehensive financial reports, including variance analysis and performance metrics and assist in the development and enhancement of financial models.
You will also participate in the month-end / quarter-end closing processes and contribute to the executing financial processes to ensure accurate reporting.
You will be joining a vibrant, diverse, dynamic, and agile team that gives you great opportunities to make an impact, learn and grow and be purpose driven.
Important to your success – let’s grow together:
Excellent analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
Experience working with raw data and large data sets.
Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced work environment.
Digital skill sets – analytics, visualization, modelling and planning tools. Experience or expertise to actuarial, general ledger areas is a plus.
Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field with MBA, CA, CFA, CPA, or CIMA qualifications.
What would a day in your new professional life look like. It would change at different times of the year, and you would be doing one or more of the following:
Ideation, strategic and planning discussions with your teammates and Head of Finance for US NA.
Coordinate the collection, consolidation, and review of planning inputs from the business units.
Prepare analysis for all reporting requirements and be a first point of contact for all queries relating to your deliverables on forecasting and planning deliverables.
Participate in projects and initiatives, drive ideas and have some fun and satisfaction in the process.
Support the preparation of key messages, financial analysis to brief executive leadership teams on actual and projected financial results
Basic Qualifications: Financial Analyst:
Bachelors Degree and 4 or more years of experience in the Accounting or Finance areaOR
High School Diploma or Equivalent and 6 or more years of experience in the Accounting or Finance areaOR
Completion of Zurich Finance Development Program, including a Bachelors Degree and 2 or more years of experience in the Accounting or Finance areaOR
Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice with 4 or more years of experience in the Accounting or Finance area
Preferred Qualifications:
Insurance industry experience
Project management experience
CPA, CPCU, CFA or CTP
Strong Microsoft Office experience
Strong verbal and written communication skills
As a condition of employment at Zurich, employees must adhere to any COVID-related health and safety protocols in place at that time ( https://www.zurichna.com/careers/faq ).
A future with Zurich. What can go right when you apply at Zurich?
Now is the time to move forward and make a difference. At Zurich, we want you to share your unique perspectives, experiences and ideas so we can grow and drive sustainable change together. As part of a leading global organization, Zurich North America has over 150 years of experience managing risk and supporting resilience. Today, Zurich North America is a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals. We serve more than 25 industries, from agriculture to technology, and we insure 90% of the Fortune 500®. Our growth strategy is not limited to our business. As an employer, we strive to provide ongoing career development opportunities, and we foster an environment where voices are diverse, behaviors are inclusive, actions drive equity, and our people feel a sense of belonging. Be a part of the next evolution of the insurance industry. Join us in building a brighter future for our colleagues, our customers and the communities we serve. Zurich maintains a comprehensive employee benefits package for employees as well as eligible dependents and competitive compensation. Please clickhere (https://www.zurichna.com/careers) to learn more.
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Location(s): AM - Schaumburg
Remote Working: Hybrid
Schedule: Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered: No
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