Senior Financial Analyst

About the role

You will partner with Regional and Market Leaders as well as Finance colleagues throughout North America to drive actionable analysis and insights to help business leaders make better decisions. This position plays a critical role supporting strategic planning, forecasting, and variance analysis to key Business leaders, as well as owning end-to-end reporting and providing actionable business insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of annual budgets and forecasts, working closely with business partners and finance colleagues around the region to gather inputs and pressure test assumptions.
• Analyze financial performance including actual results compared to budget, forecast and prior year, providing key insights on variances.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support forecasting and business decision making, including revenue, expense, profitability, capacity analysis, and scenario planning.
• Provide timely financial reporting package to business leaders and finance stakeholders monthly.
• Partner with Market and Regional leaders to create strategic plans focused on improving financial performance.
• Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes and improve financial reporting.
• Ensure best practices in financial planning and analysis, ensuring accuracy and consistency in financial data.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. 4+ years of experience in FP&A, financial analysis, or a related field, with experience in the insurance or professional services industry strongly preferred. Advanced proficiency in financial modeling and analysis using Excel; experience with financial planning tools such as Workday, Tm1 or similar systems. Ability to work collaboratively across functions & teams, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Organized and strong attention to detail. Strong understanding of GAAP.

Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Advanced proficiency in financial modeling and analysis using Excel.
• Experience with financial planning tools such as Workday, Tm1 or similar systems.
• Ability to work collaboratively across functions & teams, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Organized and strong attention to detail.
• Strong understanding of GAAP.

Benefits

The salary range for this position (intended for U.S. applicants) is $78,000 - $90,000 annually. The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant’s geographic location. The salary range reflected is based on a primary work location of Chicago, Illinois. The actual salary may vary for applicants in a different geographic location.

Pay

The actual pay for this position will vary based on a variety of factors including location, qualifications, and experience.

Schedule

This position is eligible to participate in one of Aon’s annual incentive plans to receive an annual discretionary bonus in addition to base salary.

Qualifications

For positions in San Francisco and Los Angeles, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction record in accordance with local Fair Chance ordinances.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Aon is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.