Finance Business Partner

Aon shapes decisions for the better to protect and enrich lives worldwide, fostering an inclusive, collaborative team culture.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Finance community (Corporate Finance, Controllership, Tax, Governance), collaborate with offshore finance resources, and liaise with Sales/Brokers, Operations/Accounting, HR, and other functions to align financial goals with business priorities.
• Lead long‑term planning, annual budgeting, monthly forecasting, monthly actuals variance analysis, and related processes.
• Perform in‑depth reviews and evaluations of monthly forecasted financials to support operational and strategic initiatives.
• Ensure integrity, consistency, and accuracy of financial data, forecasts, and reporting; communicate complex financial concepts clearly and actionably.
• Maintain compliance with internal controls, financial policies, and governance requirements.
• Develop and deliver regular financial reporting and presentation materials to Executive Management, providing consolidated data with actionable insights and helping formulate strategies to improve financial results.
• Assist with executive‑level presentations that provide insights on monthly, quarterly, and full‑year results and performance against key operating metrics.
• Coordinate deliverables for SOX controls and external audit.
• Lead initiatives to improve financial processes and systems, enhancing overall efficiency and accuracy.
• Promote continuous improvement through automation, standardization, and innovation.
• Become a subject‑matter expert in the assigned area, independently handling and resolving complex issues.
• Foster an inclusive, collaborative, high‑performing team culture.
• Participate in talent development opportunities, including training and mentoring.
• Prioritize self‑development and continuous learning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 7+ years of related work experience, preferably in FP&A (Forecasting, Planning, and Analysis).
• Proficiency with MS Excel and PowerPoint; experience with Workday GL and TM1 a plus, with ability to learn other financial systems.
• Results‑driven, analytical, self‑motivated team player capable of independently resolving issues while managing multiple priorities.
• Strong accuracy, thoroughness, and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to build strong relationships with business partners.

Pay

The salary range for this position (U.S. applicants) is $110,000 – $125,000 annually, based on a primary work location in Chicago, Illinois. Actual compensation will vary based on education, experience, skills, abilities, internal equity, market data, and geographic location. This role is eligible for Aon’s annual incentive plan, providing a discretionary bonus in addition to base salary.

Benefits

• 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Consideration for long‑term incentive awards
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Various types of leaves of absence
• Paid time off, including 12 paid holidays and 15 days of vacation per year
• Paid sick leave as required by state and local laws
• Short‑term disability and optional long‑term disability
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts
• Employee and dependent life insurance, supplemental life and AD&D insurance
• Optional personal insurance policies
• Adoption assistance
• Tuition assistance
• Commuter benefits
• Employee assistance program with free counseling sessions