Crop Financial Planning & Analysis Senior Analyst

QBE Insurance; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Crop Financial Planning & Analysis Senior Analyst, where you'll play a vital role in developing financial plans and conducting strategic business reviews. This position offers the opportunity to analyze industry trends and present data to senior management in a visually intuitive format. With a focus on collaboration and strategic discussions, you'll contribute to a positive work environment while enhancing your skills in financial management. Embrace a role that not only challenges you but also allows you to make a significant impact in the insurance industry.

Benefits

Hybrid Working

22 weeks paid leave for family growth

Competitive 401(k) program with company match

Well-being program

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Network and Community support

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills to synthesize complex data.
• Ability to communicate effectively with senior management.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate performance reports for management.
• Establish relationships with key stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Critical Thinking

Data Analysis

Detail-Oriented

Financial Data Reporting

Financial Forecasting

Financial Management

Stakeholder Management

Education

Tertiary Degree or equivalent

Job description

Primary DetailsTime Type: Full timeWorker Type: Employee

The Opportunity: The Crop Financial Planning & Analysis Senior Analyst will have an instrumental role in developing financial plans and conducting strategic business reviews. Additionally, the role will report and analyze results, monitor competitor and industry trends, and provide value-adding reports to senior management. Strong analytical and communication skills are to support decision-making and effectively present performance data in a visually intuitive format.

• Location: Ramsey, MN or Chicago, IL
• Work Arrangement: This role will require 8-12 days/month in the office. The hours for this role are 7:30am-4:15pm CST Monday through Thursday, and 7:30am-12pm CST on Fridays
• The starting salary range for this role is between $78,500-$129,500 depending on location and experience.

Your New Role:

• Produce timely, accurate, and insightful performance reports for senior management and business partners.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders within the organization, ensuring analyses encompass quantitative and qualitative insights
• Assist finance leadership with building a dynamic financial plan, with a deep understanding of key profit drivers and sensitivities.
• Be an active member of strategic management discussions by communicating viewpoints and challenging assumptions
• Demonstrate cultural expectations and influence others to promote a positive work environment.

Preferred Work Experience:

• Experience in an FP&A or Corporate Strategy role
• Experience in insurance industry, ideally with exposure to crop insurance

Necessary Qualifications:

• Strong analytical skills, with ability to synthesize large, complex data sets
• Ability to communicate effectively to senior management
• Ability to quickly learn new topics and passion for crop insurance
• Tertiary Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience

QBE, a global insurance leader, is the proud parent company of NAU Country Insurance Company. NAU Country writes in 48 states and has nine locations nationwide. Together, we combine history, expertise, innovation, and a shared commitment to excellence to provide unparalleled insurance solutions to our customers and communities worldwide.

Compensation Package: The salary range for this role is provided above. This is the national range for location(s) listed. The salary offer will be decided based on the role's complexity, its location, and the candidate’s professional background, including their education and experience. Beyond the base salary, regular full-time and part-time employees will also be eligible for QBE’s annual discretionary bonus plan based on business and individual performance.We encourage all candidates to apply, even if their salary expectations fall outside of this range, as we are committed to finding the right fit for our team.

QBE Benefits: We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstances. As a QBE employee you will have access to:

• Hybrid Working – a mix of working from home and in the office
• 22 weeks of paid leave for family growth, with 12 weeks available to all parents on a gender-equal basis
• Competitive 401(k) program with company match up to 8%
• Well-being program including holistic wellbeing coaching, gym membership, confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
• Tuition Reimbursement for professional certifications, and continuing education
• Employee Network and Community – QBE actively supports six Employee Networks, and many ways to give back to your community

To learn more, click here: Benefits | QBE US.

Why QBE? What if you could have a positive impact – at work and in the world?

At QBE, we’re enabling a more resilient future – for our customers, communities, environment, and for our people. We’re building momentum to achieve something significant and know our people are at the center of our success.

Our industry offers interesting and varied careers where you can help people to protect what matters most. As part of the QBE team, you’ll get to spend every day working with people who are passionate, talented and kind. And our international scale means we’re big enough for your ambitions, yet small enough for you to make a real impact.

Join us now, so you can be part of our success – and we can be part of yours!

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Equal Employment Opportunity:

QBE provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; gender; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; protected veteran status; or disability or any other legally protected status.

Supplementary information

Skills:

Analytical Thinking, Critical Thinking, Data Analysis, Detail-Oriented, Financial Data Reporting, Financial Forecasting, Financial Management, Financial Products, Financial Regulation, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Process Improvements, Self Motivation, Sourcing Analytics, Stakeholder ManagementApplication Close Date: 05/10/2025 11:59 PM

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Equal Employment Opportunity:

QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.