Financial Planning Analyst (hybrid)

Allstate Northern Ireland
northern ireland, gb
4 days ago
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At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from lifes uncertainties. And for more than 90 years our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection. Your role in the team The Financial Analyst will be joining the Law & Regulation Finance team and play a key role in providing financial support for Allstates Law & Regulation department through comprehensive financial reporting, analysis, planning & budgeting. The analyst will collaborate closely with the team to ensure accurate and timely financial insights that drive decision-making and operational efficiency for a critical function within Allstate. Key Responsibilities Isolate key drivers, quantify impacts, and forecast implications to the business Provide accurate, timely reports with financial insight to allow business partners to improve performance Use analysis to influence and drive action within finance and our business partners by using fact-based, holistic and forward-looking perspectives to identify emerging issues and assist in implementation of strategies Prepare and help build storyline for financial updates Develop effective presentations for small groups Essential Skills Finance related degree and 1 years experience in a finance/accountancy role, OR Minimum 3 years experience in a Finance/Accountancy role, AND A minimum of 1 years' experience with financial modeling and analytics skills, with proven experience in forecasting, budgeting and variance analysis. Experience with MS Office Suite with strong Excel formula experience. A minimum of 1 years' experience with financial reporting systems (SAP, Workday, Hyperion, or similar ERP tools) A minimum of 1 years' experience with financial statements, key performance indicators and cost analysis. Applicants must be willing and eligible to travel to the USA Desirable Skills: Good knowledge of control environments and SOX Experience in the insurance or financial services industry. Prior experience supporting operational or legal functions. Familiarity with automation tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, SQL). Supervisory Responsibilities This role has no supervisory responsibilities Posting End Date- Monday 7th April 2025 (11:59pm) Joining our team isnt just a job its an opportunity. One that takes your skills and pushes them to the next level. One that encourages you to challenge the status quo. And one where you can impact the future for the greater good. Youll do all this in a flexible environment that embraces connection and belonging. And with the recognition of several inclusivity and diversity awards, weve proven that Allstate empowers everyone to lead, drive change and give back where they work and live. Good Hands. Greater Together. What we offer As Digital DNAs Workplace of the Year 2020 & 2022 winners, we offer a generous benefits package that includes flexible annual leave entitlement, dental and healthcare insurance, an attractive pension package and discounts on gym memberships, public transport and parking. Allstate invests heavily in your development, as an employee you will have access to multiple world-class learning platforms and courses from our award-winning in-house Learning & Development team. We pride ourselves in providing clear career paths and opportunities for internal mobility allowing you to further develop within the organisation. We encourage a better work life balance and youll have the opportunity to apply for various flexible working arrangements. Statement on Fair Employment and Equal Opportunities Allstate NI wishes to ensure equal opportunity is given to all job applicants. This company will not discriminate on the grounds of race, gender (including gender reassignment status), sexual orientation, religious belief, political opinion, marital status, age or disability. We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. However, as women are currently under-represented in our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from women. All appointments will be made on merit. Applicants should note Allstate NI complete AccessNI background checks on all candidates offered a position. Skills: SAP Excel Forecasting

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