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Finance & Strategy Associate

Employer
Allstate Insurance Company
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Salary
Not Specified
Closing date
Sep 23, 2019

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Category
Financial Services
Job Type
Not Specified
Career Level
Not Specified

Job Details

Drift is a new car sharing platform focused on improving mobility and reducing the cost of car ownership. We give car owners a way to earn extra income from their idle cars and connect drivers with a convenient, affordable way to drive a car when they want.

Job Description

As Drift grows, we need someone to contribute to thinking about how we should position ourselves in the mobility space, define and refine our venture goals and milestones, build and execute the process by which we set goals and build forecasts for each business and function, and help inform and make tradeoffs so business and functional team can work more effectively.

The Finance and Strategy Associate for Drift will address these needs by creating strategic plans and milestones that go to Drift’s management team and Board, collaborating with business and functional team to develop financial projections that predict and track performance, and preparing financial reports and analyses of financial and accounting data. This person will need to build financial reports while also building a deep understanding of the business inputs that drive those financial outputs and making recommendations to improve the business.

Job Responsibilities

  • Understand and identify business drivers of financial performance, and develop insights to make business recommendations for achieving financial targets
  • Develop comprehensive budgeting and forecasting models and estimates, including monthly and annual P&L and cash flow projections, and progress against targets
  • Prepare accurate and timely internal management reports and analyses to inform business decisions and share financial information with management
  • Conduct research on external companies and various markets to make strategic recommendations that improve organizational decision making
  • Communicate reports and recommendations in a clear and concise manner to stakeholders across seniorities, functions, and levels of financial experience
  • Collaborate with General Managers, product, marketing, design and management teams to drive development of milestones and strategies
  • Manage complex projects addressing ambiguous business issues

Job Qualifications

Strong candidates will have many of the following skills and experience:

    • 3+ years of financial analysis, FP&A, or accounting experience, preferably for a marketplace or Financial Services organization
    • BA or BS in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, Business or related area of study
    • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint required
    • Strong knowledge of finance and accounting concepts
    • Strong logic and business understanding to develop insights into root causes of financial outcomes
    • Ability to understand broad business questions and prioritize by impact
    • Ability to communicate technical finance and accounting concepts to a non-technical audience
    • Excellent project management skills with demonstrated ability to lead multiple projects and priorities
    • Self-direction in ambiguous environments
    • Intellectual curiosity and passion for continuous improvement
    • Effective time management skills and organizational skills with the ability to adapt to the changing needs of the business
    • Strong interpersonal and oral and written communication skills, and ability to work effectively with teams and individuals in all levels of the organization

Drift - Finance & Strategy Analyst


Company

COMPANY INFORMATION The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) protects people from life's uncertainties with more than 113 million proprietary policies. Allstate offers a broad array of protection products through multiple brands and diverse distribution channels, including auto, home, life and other insurance offered through its Allstate, Esurance, Encompass, SquareTrade and Answer Financial brands. Allstate is widely known from the slogan "You're in Good Hands with Allstate." The Allstate Corporation is the largest publicly held personal lines property and casualty insurer in America. Allstate was founded in 1931 and became a publicly traded company in 1993. In 2023, Allstate was number 84 on the Fortune 500 list of largest companies in America. WHAT WE DO We’re more than insurance agents and claims representatives. We’re individuals with hopes, plans and passions. The biggest of which is helping people live smarter, safer lives. Doing so means continuing to re-imagine how we do what we do, the impact we can make on the world, ways we can each succeed in our own careers and actions we can take as a company that are good for all. To do that, we need all kinds of people – including lawyers, accountants, building engineers, project managers, marketing professionals, human resource specialists and so many more. WHO WE ARE – INCLUSIVE DIVERSITY    We hold each other accountable to encourage and embrace our collective differences. It’s our individual characteristics, values and beliefs, along with backgrounds and experiences that give us fresh perspective and purpose. We work harder, meet customer needs more effectively, share better, and identify more innovative ideas when we are accepted for who we are by the world around us. Our success comes from a chorus of many different voices. At Allstate, every voice counts.​ In our stand against racism, we’ve been making changes within Allstate. We’ve been listening, learning and engaging in change. We are focused on improving equity for all. Allstate is committed to long-term change not only in the way we conduct our business, but also for our employees. There’s a dynamic environment waiting for you here. You’ll find people with similar interests, as well as the many who’ll help expand your horizons. We believe in the power of connections. That’s why Allstate promotes diversity through a robust network of employee resource groups. It helps connect us all and supports our unique talents. Here are some of the available resource groups that actively support our employees: Abilities Beyond Limitations & Expectations African American Working Network Allstate Asian American Network Allstate Foster and Adoption Network Allstate PRIDE Allstate Veterans Engagement Team and Supporters Allstate Women’s Information Network Entrepreneurs at Allstate Families at Allstate Matter Native American Peoples at Allstate Professional Latino Allstate Network Young Professionals Organization WHY JOIN OUR COMPANY Allstate has been protecting people from life's uncertainties since 1931. We continuously develop and improve products and services so our customers can live well protected. For employees, we offer an environment that fosters innovative thinking and collaboration - where you'll be able to explore your ideas and feel proud of the work you do.  Our Benefits Allstate is dedicated to helping employees live happier and healthier lives. As a Fortune 100 company and industry leader, we provide a competitive salary and a benefits package that includes medical and dental insurance, tuition assistance, as well as a robust pension and 401(k). Plus, you'll have access to a wide variety of programs to help you balance your work and personal life - including a generous paid time off policy.  Growth and Development We support your desire to grow and provide opportunities to learn, explore new horizons, and follow your passion in a meaningful career. From access to hundreds of learning opportunities to in-house networking and rotational work experiences, Allstate is a place where you can forge your own path and expand your personal and professional potential. 
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