External Reporting Senior Financial Analyst (hybrid)

• 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

   

   

  We are looking for a talented Senior Financial Analyst to join our growing Investments Finance team, delivering meaningful reporting, analysis and processes for a Fortune 100 company.

   

  In Investments Finance, we work with talented individuals who come together as a team to provide accounting, planning and analysis, financial reporting, valuation, research and project management for the Allstate Investments organization. Allstate Investments has decades of experience pursuing strategies in a broad array of asset classes and geographies in both the public and private markets. No matter the investment, we remain steadfast in our commitment to deliver strong investment results for each client.

   

  We are problem solvers who take an analytical approach in everything we do. We pride ourselves in leaving things better than we found them, with a passion for continuously learning and improving our capabilities.

   

  Our Senior Financial analysts collaborate with others, leveraging the talented teams who support them to achieve a common goal; delivering the best results for our customers. We love what we do, and we have a lot of fun doing it!

   

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

   

  If you’d like to join us, we would love to hear from you.

   

   

   

  • Providing financial analysis to support external reporting on Investments for The Allstate Corporation and its subsidiaries as required by to the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC - GAAP) and National Association of Insurance Commission (NAIC - Statutory). 
  • Reporting and analyzing financial data, capital related and statistical projects 
  • Investigating basic financial and/or statistical issues and questions
  • Participating and completing adhoc projects/requests
  • Preparing monthly, quarterly, annual reports and presentations of a financial nature
  • Working closely with management teams and key stakeholders in the organization
  • Review documented procedures for accuracy/completeness, update as necessary
  • Promote team culture and positively motivate colleagues to achieve optimal team performance
  • Identify and execute process improvements

   

   

   

  So, what are the essential criteria to apply?

   

  • All candidates must evidence an existing right to work in the UK'
  • A degree in Finance, Economics, Accountancy, or similar discipline, or
  • A non-finance degree supported by a post-graduate qualification in finance or accountancy; and
  • At least 3 years’ experience in a Finance/Accountancy role; and
  • 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 arrangements.

   

   

   

  Apply Here: https://bit.ly/3BrIw69 

   

   

  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.

   

   

  The closing date for receipt of applications is Tuesday 19th October 2021