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
We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Financial Consultant to support the Allstate Technology Finance organization with a focus on the financial analysis of End User Computing expenses. This role will serve as a strategic partner to both Finance and IT leadership, providing insights that drive cost optimization, budgeting accuracy, and financial transparency for technology investments.
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Key Responsibilities
Expense Analysis & Reporting:
- Analyze and track technology-related expenditures including hardware, software, support, and labor.
- Develop and maintain reporting and financial models to monitor spend against budget and forecast, and provide variance explanations as needed.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and provide actionable recommendations.
Budgeting & Forecasting:
- Collaborate with IT leaders to develop annual budgets and rolling forecasts for technology spend.
- Ensure alignment of financial plans with strategic IT initiatives and business goals.
Business Partnering:
- Act as a liaison between Finance and Technology teams to ensure accurate financial planning and reporting.
- Prepare and help build storylines for financial updates
- Develop and lead effective presentations for small groups
- Support vendor negotiations and contract reviews from a financial perspective.
Compliance & Controls:
- Ensure adherence to internal financial and accounting policies.
Strategic Projects:
- Support financial analysis for major IT projects, including ROI assessments, business case development, and post-implementation reviews.
- Contribute to enterprise-wide initiatives such as digital product transformation and business unit integrations.
Education
4-year Bachelor's Degree (Preferred)
Experience
2 or more years of experience (Preferred)
Supervisory Responsibilities
This job does not have supervisory duties.
Education & Experience (in lieu)
In lieu of the above education requirements, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Skills
Analytical Thinking, Budgeting, Critical Thinking, Detail-Oriented, Excel, Finance, Finance Strategy, Financial Acumen, Financial Modeling, Financial Statement Analysis, Management Reporting
Compensation
Compensation offered for this role is $50,700.00 - 89,062.50 annually and is based on experience and qualifications.
The candidate(s) offered this position will be required to submit to a background investigation.
Allstate generally does not sponsor individuals for employment-based visas for this position.
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