Financial Planning & Analysis Consultant (Hybrid)

Allstate; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job description

Financial Planning & Analysis Consultant (Hybrid)

At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life's uncertainties. For more than 90 years, our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers' evolving needs.

Your role in the team
Allstate is seeking a Financial Analyst to support our growing financial footprint. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and timely closing of the general ledger and assisting in the financial reporting efforts of the accounting team. The Accounting Consultant will ensure financial accounts are reconciled and issues resolved timely, enabling accurate financial reporting.

You will thrive, think differently, challenge convention, and act with integrity, intention, and speed. You will be at the forefront of developing capabilities in support of Allstate's global business model and will deliver results.

This position is critical to the overall control environment of the Company. You will work in a highly collaborative environment primed to adapt to an ever-changing landscape and which places business solutions at its core.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare quarterly reporting deliverables, adhering to strict deadlines and maintaining a robust control structure.
• Evaluate reported results and storyline variances to actual and plan periods, including investigation of fluctuations in trends.
• Innovate and collaborate with the wider team, US and NI based.
• Proactively identify opportunities for improvement and take initiative to implement solutions.
• Solve complex problems through innovative thinking and independent decision-making.

Essential Skills

• A minimum of 3 years' experience in a Finance/Accountancy role.
• Previous experience in an analytical role.
• A minimum of 1 year of experience with Data Visualization tools, such as PowerBI or Tableau.
• A minimum of 1 year of experience with SQL.
• A minimum of 2 years' experience with MS Office Suite with strong Excel formula experience (pivot tables, v-lookups, etc.).
• All applicants must demonstrate they have a legal right to work in the UK for employment at Allstate. Allstate is not providing sponsorship for this vacancy.

Desirable Skills:

• Good knowledge of control environments and SOX.
• Working knowledge of SAP.

Supervisory Responsibilities
This job does not have supervisory duties.

Job Posting End Date: Tuesday 22nd April [11:59pm]

Joining our team isn't just a job - it's an opportunity. One that takes your skills and pushes them to the next level. You'll do all this in a flexible environment that embraces connection and belonging.

What we offer
As Digital DNA's Workplace of the Year 2020 & 2022 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, providing access to multiple world-class learning platforms and courses from our award-winning in-house Learning & Development team.

We pride ourselves on providing clear career paths and opportunities for internal mobility, allowing you to further develop within the organization.

We encourage a better work-life balance, and you'll have the opportunity to apply for various flexible working arrangements.

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.

Posting End Date: 15 April 2025