Finance Analyst

Overview We are not just offering a job but a meaningful career! Come join our passionate team! As a Fortune 50 company, we hire the best employees to serve our customers, making us a leader in the insurance and financial services industry.

State Farm embraces diversity and inclusion to ensure a workforce that is engaged, builds on the strengths and talents of all associates, and creates a Good Neighbor culture.

We offer competitive benefits and pay with the potential for an annual financial award based on both individual and enterprise performance.

Our employees have an opportunity to participate in volunteer events within the community and engage in a learning culture.

We offer programs to assist with tuition reimbursement, professional designations, employee development, wellness initiatives, and more! Visit our Careers page for more information on our benefits, locations and the process of joining the State Farm team! Responsibilities Competencies : Strategic Business Focus Initiative Critical Thinking Relationship Building Leadership Overview : This Finance Analyst role within Financial Shared Services (FSS) provides operational support to teams within Compensation Services.

This could include project and operational support for Employee Compensation, Agency Compensation, Accounting Benefits or other teams as needed.

A candidate in this role will establish and coordinate relationships across the enterprise and FSS and represent the respective area of responsibility in various department and enterprise projects and initiatives.

The current opening is within Compensation Services, but candidates may be considered for opportunities in other areas within FSS.

Responsibilities : Key Responsibilities : Proactively anticipates, recognizes, and solves enterprise, industry, and business unit issues Actively participates and contributes to Enterprise efforts, such as modernization, system upgrades, and operational effectiveness.

Possesses ability to analyze complex business issues and communicate findings to a broad audience Coordinates projects and administrative duties for specialized area Performs business and / or financial analytical, technical, and research activities Responds to information requests from internal and external customers in accordance with department standards on current issues facing the department or enterprise Use SAS Enterprise Guide and Microsoft Excel to support and develop automated operational process improvements and data-driven solutions Builds and / or modifies tools and databases to meet project requirements including design, coding, testing, and implementation Qualifications Qualifications : Demonstrates the ability to effectively communicate in both written and verbal forms Ability to develop strong working relationship to contribute towards a positive and collaborative team environment Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities at the same time Demonstrates the ability to understand large data sets, learn business tools, and actively seeks ways to improve processes using Microsoft Excel, SAS Enterprise Guide or other technology Degree in Finance / Accounting / Economics / Statistics or a related field is preferred May be required to work irregular hours and / or a nonstandard work week as required.