Financial Analysis Manager

At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life’s 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. 

Job Description

The Financial Analysis Manager independently leads and directs the daily execution of the planning and forecasting of Allstate’s investment portfolio, including related financial analysis and communication of results. This role facilitates business objectives with minimal guidance by proactively identifying potential issues, anticipating their business implications, and recommending effective solutions. Additionally, the manager is responsible for building financial team excellence and developing a high-performing team of data and financial analysts.

This role is hybrid, with Chicago-based in-office requirements to support business objectives and collaborate with key stakeholders.

What you’ll be working on:

• Oversee the preparation of strategic and operating plans, related forecasts and scenario analyses for Allstate’s investment portfolio, leveraging forecast updates to influence and support key management decisions.
• Assist Business Unit leaders and partners across forecasting, planning, measurement, business case development, capital management, and internal controls.
• Build and communicate compelling storylines and forward-thinking insights that go beyond just the numbers to help leaders understand results and proactively address challenges and opportunities.
• Planning  tool to understand its implications on plan reporting data flows, supporting integrated financial modeling and analysis.
• Oversee the creation and maintenance of dynamic financial reports using Power BI or other designated tools, ensuring data accuracy and integrity through robust governance practices.
• Lead analytical discussions and facilitate the development of analytical models, tools, dashboards, and presentation materials that translate complex data into clear strategic insights for decision-making and maintain robust governance practices.
• Guide and mentor financial analysts, fostering an environment of continuous learning, efficient operations, effective conflict resolution, and process/system improvements.

Key Skills/Capability we are looking for:

• Strong leadership, organizational, and time management skills
• Strong modeling and analytical skills, with investment portfolio analysis a plus
• Effective and professional written and verbal communication
• Detail and control oriented
• Power BI and SQL knowledge. Workiva a plus.

What's in it for YOUR professional development:

• Expand your knowledge of Allstate’s investment portfolio which contributes roughly $3B of pre-tax income to the enterprise
• Gain exposure to financial market concepts and understand the how, what, and why of portfolio actions through collaboration with asset managers
• Enhance your analysis skills through complex, dynamic and data driven investment portfolio projections and analysis
• Refine your ability to translate detailed knowledge of the portfolio into plans and executive level narratives
• Broaden your peer network through collaboration with other team leads in One Finance

Education
• 4-year Bachelor's Degree (Preferred)

Experience
• 7 or more years of experience (Preferred)

Supervisory Responsibilities
• This position includes supervisory duties, with responsibility for building and leading a dynamic team of financial and data analysts.

Education & Experience (in lieu)
• In lieu of the above education requirements, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

What's In It for Your Career:
• Advanced Knowledge: Develop a strong understanding of investment analytics and financial markets, significantly enhancing your financial acumen.
• Impactful Leadership: Lead initiatives that optimize organizational data usage in our center of excellence, directly influencing strategy and improving both data analytics and quality.
• Internal Growth: Thrive within a culture that prioritizes internal mobility, offering clear pathways for advancement and new challenges across teams and functions.

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Skills

Analytical Thinking, Business Storytelling, Communication, Decision Making, Financial Acumen, Financial Analysis, Investments, Leadership, People Management, Strategic Planning, Team Leadership

Compensation

Compensation offered for this role is $92,560.00 - 166,465.00 annually and is based on experience and qualifications.

The candidate(s) offered this position will be required to submit to a background investigation.

Joining our team isn’t just a job — it’s 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.  

You’ll do all this in a flexible environment that embraces connection and belonging. And with the recognition of several inclusivity and diversity awards, we’ve proven that Allstate empowers everyone to lead, drive change and give back where they work and live. 

Good Hands. Greater Together.

Allstate generally does not sponsor individuals for employment-based visas for this position.

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