Financial Analyst 2

 

Kemper Corporate Services is seeking a Financial Analyst 2 to work at our Kemper office in downtown Chicago. This full-time position works as part of a team to compile, model and analyze financial data required to support Kemper.

Position Summary:

 

In this role you will create reports and presentations that translate data into meaningful information to facilitate tactical and strategic decision-making. The compilation, analysis and interpretation of financial data requires significant problem-solving interpretation and communication so you will use your technical skills to resolve business issues and begin to design, develop and implement business applications to meet customer needs and goals.

Responsibilities:

 

·        Working with different stakeholders, construct and maintain financial and operational analysis models as tools to aid in data analysis.

·        Analyze causes of variance using accounting entries

·        Prepare communications including reports that can be used for upper level reports and presentations.

·        Aggregate and organize financial data from multiple platforms and systems and suggest procedural changes to increase the accuracy, effectiveness, and efficiency of models and reports used or produced by the team.

·        Document work processes, including data sources and definitions.

·        Ensure data accuracy.

·        Frequently interact and coordinate with other departments to address business issues and to meet organizational objectives.

·        Support the development of analysis of company financial performance, including both revenue and expenses. Interpret data and identify trends to help leadership understand drivers of results, make decisions, and develop strategy.

 

 

·        2+ years of corporate finance, analysis, or accounting experience.

·        A Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, accounting, economics, or equivalent.

·        Strong written and oral communication skills

·        Insurance experience preferred (Life & Health a plus)

·        Strong knowledge of Excel including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs and formulas

·        Strong knowledge of financial statements (income statements, balance sheets and cash flows).

·        Ability to work through shifting priorities and deadlines

·        Knowledge of insurance concepts, products and distribution preferred but not required.

·        Basic skills in Workday, Adaptive and Tableau preferred but not required.

 

Kemper is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We are committed to supporting diversity and equality across our organization and we work diligently to maintain a workplace free from discrimination.  

Kemper does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Kemper and Kemper will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.