Expense Strategy Analyst – Hybrid (Chicago)

Allstate; Northbrook (IL); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Allstate in Northbrook, IL is seeking a Financial Analyst to support expense planning, forecasting, reporting, and analysis for the Marketing organization. You will work with data, leverage AI tools, and collaborate with business leaders to influence decision-making.

This role emphasizes data-driven insights, expense models, and analytics. The position is hybrid, requiring on-site presence in the Chicagoland area one day per week.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of financial analysis experience.
• Strong Excel proficiency and analytical skills.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and expense management.
• Hybrid role; must reside in the Chicagoland area.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain expense models for budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Analyze monthly expenses vs. plan and forecast.
• Create and distribute monthly expense reports and insights to budget owners.
• Partner with stakeholders to answer questions on expenses, forecasts, and performance.
• Support vendor billing reconciliation with media/production partners.

Skills

Expense modeling

Financial analysis

Microsoft Excel

AI tools

Data storytelling

Vendor management

Tools

Excel

SAP

Power BI

Quickbase

Job description

Allstate in Northbrook, IL is seeking a Financial Analyst to support expense planning, forecasting, reporting, and analysis for the Marketing organization. You will work with data, leverage AI tools, and collaborate with business leaders to influence decision-making.

This role emphasizes data-driven insights, expense models, and analytics. The position is hybrid, requiring on-site presence in the Chicagoland area one day per week.