Financial Analysis Senior Consultant - Finance and Executive Decision Support

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 Senior Consultant serves as a strategic finance partner to Human Resources and HR Finance leadership, translating complex financial, workforce, and vendor data into clear, executive ready insights that inform decision making. This role goes beyond reporting—owning end to end analysis, developing compelling financial narratives, and proactively identifying risks, opportunities, and actions across HR programs, headcount, and operating expenses.
The ideal candidate is highly analytical, comfortable with ambiguity, and skilled at telling a concise financial story to executive audiences. They are expected to independently manage complex analyses, influence senior stakeholders, and continuously raise the bar on data visualization, presentation quality, and insight generation.

Key Responsibilities

Executive & Business Partnership

• Act as a partnering financial analyst to HR & Finance leaders, providing thought partnership on corporate HR programs including health and benefits, tuition reimbursement, and employee recognition initiatives (e.g., Applause).
• Monitor and manage expense trends, identifying drivers, risks, and opportunities to improve financial efficiency and sustainability.
• Proactively recommend actions and trade‑offs to guide strategy, operations, and investment decisions.
• Communicate financial results and implications clearly to VP‑level and executive audiences, tailoring messages for decision‑makers rather than technical reviewers.

Financial Analysis & Storytelling

• Develop clear, insight‑driven storylines for monthly results, forecasts, and planning cycles—linking financial outcomes to headcount, program activity, and business drivers.
• Isolate key drivers, quantify financial impacts, and forecast implications using fact‑based, forward‑looking analysis.
• Translate complex models into concise executive messages (the “so what” and “what’s next”).

Planning, Forecasting & Reporting

• Own and contribute to HR operating plan, forecast, and results processes, including workforce (FTE), employee‑related expenses, vendor services, and corporate programs.
• Deliver accurate, timely reporting with commentary that enables leaders to quickly understand performance versus plan and year‑to‑date trends.
• Monitor actuals against plan, diagnose emerging issues, and recommend corrective actions.

Data, Tools & Cross‑Functional Integration

• Build and maintain moderately to highly complex financial models (MS Excel/Power BI) incorporating multiple data sources (e.g., Workday, FDW, SAP vendor data).
• Partner cross‑functionally with HR, Procurement, ATS, and Finance teams to ensure data accuracy, resolve discrepancies, and align financial outcomes to operational realities.
• Continuously improve how data is visualized and presented to meet HR Finance and executive presentation standards.

Leadership & Professional Presence

• Lead effective presentations for small and large groups, demonstrating confidence, clarity, and executive presence.
• Manage complex, ambiguous analysis projects independently with minimal oversight.
• Serve as a role model for strong analytical thinking, structured problem‑solving, and professional communication.

What Success Looks Like in the First 6–12 Months

• Your materials require minimal rework and are described as “clear,” “crisp,” and “decision‑oriented.”
• You proactively identify risks, opportunities, and insights ahead of leadership discussions.
• Your analyses consistently influence planning, prioritization, and investment decisions.

Experience & Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive financial analysis experience (HR Finance, workforce analytics, or expense management experience strongly preferred).
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and operate effectively in a highly visible role.
• Advanced Excel & Power Point skills; experience with Workday, SAP, Power BI or similar tools preferred.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with demonstrated experience building executive‑level presentations and storytelling from complex data.
• Strong analytical, modeling, and problem‑solving skills with comfort navigating ambiguity.

Why This Role Is Different

This role is not transactional reporting. It is a senior, visible position designed for an analyst who wants to operate as a strategic advisor—owning insights, shaping narratives, and influencing outcomes at the leadership level.

Skills

Business Storytelling, Communication, Effective Presentations, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Microsoft Excel, Reporting, Variance Analysis, Working Independently

Compensation

Compensation offered for this role is 68,500.00 - 115,600.00 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. One where you can shape the future of protection while supporting causes that mean the most to you. Joining our team means being part of something bigger – a winning team making a meaningful impact.

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