Financial Analyst (hybrid)

• Title: Financial Analyst

  Ref: 28/9/FA

   

  About Us

   

  The world isn’t standing still, and neither is Allstate. We’re moving quickly, looking across our businesses and brands and taking bold steps to better serve customers’ evolving needs. That’s why now is an exciting time to join our team. You’ll have opportunities to take risks, challenge the status quo and shape the future for the greater good.

   

  You’ll do all this in an environment of excellence and the highest ethical standards – a place where values such as integrity, inclusive diversity and accountability are paramount. We empower every employee to lead, drive change and give back where they work and live. Our people are our greatest strength, and we work as one team in service of our customers and communities.

   

  Allstate operate a very flexible hybrid working policy that will allow you to design your working week in collaboration with your manager with a blend of remote and office working for NI based employees as well as condensed working patterns (4 day week/9 day fortnight). Employees based in GB will be employed on a permanent remote working contract.

   

  Join our team and you’ll find challenge and reward in a culture of innovation, support and balance. 

   

   

  Location

   

  Belfast/ Derry-Londonderry/ Strabane

   

  Your role in the team

   

  The Life Financial Analysis job family is responsible for the development, maintenance, tracking and analysis of financial, strategic and statistical data and tools used by the Company.  This can include internal and external reporting, identifying issues and analyzing trends to strengthen the understanding of financial results.  

   

  As a Financial Analyst, the successful candidate will be a member of the Allstate Life and Retirement (ALR) Team, will be based in Belfast and working closely with the Allstate Finance functions in the USA.

   

  The team is primarily responsible for providing timely and accurate financial information and analysis to support decision making for ALR management, and the internal and external reporting of financial data by the Allstate Corporation. The team is responsible for the development, maintenance, control, tracking and analysis of financial, strategic and statistical data and tools used by management. The team provides data to and participates in formation of financial plans and forecasts and provides answers to questions regarding financial matters.

   

  • Analyze and communicate financial results for business units within ALR. 
  • Provide financial analysis to support business decisions
  • Report, analyze, and present actual results, plans, forecasts or other financial matters
  • Investigate basic financial and/or statistical issues and questions
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, annual financial reports and presentations timely and accurately
  • Develop and lead effective presentations for small groups
  • Partner and work closely with management teams and key stakeholders in the organization
  • Participate and complete adhoc projects/requests

   

   

  So, what are the essential criteria to apply?

   

  • All candidates must evidence an existing right to work in the UK
  • A degree in Finance related discipline; or
  • A degree in a non-finance related discipline but supported with an industry qualification within a finance or accountancy related discipline; and
  • At least 18 months experience in a Finance/Accountancy role; and
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word and Outlook)
  • Possesses good written/oral communication skills and well organized
  • Applicants must be willing and eligible to travel to the USA.

   

   

   

  We also have some desirable criteria

   

  • Having a logical and analytical approach
  • Good problem-solving skills with an attention to detail
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to communicate well, build relationships and work as part of a remote team
  • Familiar with Microsoft Office and the ability to analyze, manipulate, and interpret large amounts of data
  • Strong Microsoft Office Excel skills

   

   

  What we offer

   

  As Digital DNA’s Workplace of the Year 2020 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 you’ll have the opportunity to apply for various flexible working

   

  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.

   

  Apply here: https://bit.ly/3AQ2S8P 

   

  The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 8^th October