Financial Systems Advisory - Senior Analyst

CNA Insurance; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

CNA Insurance is seeking a Financial Systems Governance professional to drive efficient operations through innovative use of financial technology, focusing on Workday, Cadency, and Adaptive configurations. You will partner with IT and finance teams to govern financial systems and maintain data integrity.

The role emphasizes analytics, problem solving, and collaboration, with a focus on security, reporting, and process improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in related fields.
• Typically 3–5 years of experience in accounting or supporting financial systems and data.
• Project management experience is a plus.
• Computing skills include Workday, Alteryx, Tableau Prep, MS Office, SQL, Co-pilot.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes, documents requirements for and deploys enhancements and configuration changes for automated reconciliations, account certifications, Adaptive integrations, security, and reports.
• Collaborates with management, technical staff and SMEs to understand business needs, troubleshoot issues, and develop cost-effective resolutions for data anomalies.
• Ensures data integrity by developing and executing necessary data flow controls.
• Verifies accuracy of new/changed configurations; tests changes; follows SOX documentation procedures.
• Uses data to identify issues and propose process and data improvements; performs root cause analysis.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Multitasking

Independent work

Learning agility

Adaptability

AI readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Information Technology or equivalent

CPA helpful but not required

Tools

Workday

Adaptive

Cadency

Alteryx

Tableau Prep

MS Office

SQL

Co-pilot

Job description

You have a clear vision of where your career can go. And we have the leadership to help you get there. At CNA, we strive to create a culture in which people know they matter and are part of something important, ensuring the abilities of all employees are used to their fullest potential.

Job Summary

Financial Systems Governance (FSG) is responsible for driving efficient operations through innovative use of our financial technology to help strengthen our financial position. The primary role for this team is to ensure effective and efficient management of our financial systems, which includes system configuration for Workday and Cadency, security and reports configuration, Adaptive integrations support, and ensure high-quality financial governance and controls that safeguard the company. The team also serves as a liaison between Finance system end users and our IT partners (internal and external).

Job Description

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Analyzes, documents requirements for and executes on deployment of new enhancements and/or configuration changes supporting automated reconciliations, account certifications, Adaptive integrations, security and report configurations.
• Collaborates with management, technical staff and subject matter advisors to understand business needs/issues, troubleshoot problems, conduct root cause analysis and develop cost effective resolutions for system and data anomalies.
• Ensures data integrity by developing and executing necessary processes and controls around the flow of data.
• Verifies accuracy of new/changed configurations. Test changes prior to deployment as appropriate and follow the SOX process to document changes before and after deployment.
• Utilizes technology to analyze data and/or metrics from applicable systems to review data processes, identify issues, and determine actions to resolve or elevate problems that require data, system or process improvements.
• Performs financial data related research and root cause analysis activities, provides correction specifications, and escalates issues as appropriate.
• Provides input to data architecture discussions and decisions on request.

May perform additional duties as assigned.

Reporting Relationship

Typically Reports to Director

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Proficiency with financial systems such as Workday, Adaptive, and Cadency.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to effectively resolve moderately complex situations and issues
• Solid and developing understanding of Workday's architecture and core functions such as business process configuration, security configuration, custom report building, Workday Prism Analytics, Discovery Boards, Worksheets and different types of Workday integration systems (EIB, connector, studio)
• Strong communication, interpersonal and presentation skills to work effectively among all levels of internal/external partners/customers.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced dynamic workforce.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Skillful at learning new system applications/functions.
• Embraces, and readily adapts to, change.
• Embraces AI capabilities

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Information Technology or equivalent work experience
• Typically a minimum of three to five years of experience in accounting or in supporting Financial systems and financial data, as required by position.
• Project management related experience a plus.
• Computing skills including, but not limited to: Workday, Alteryx, Tableau Prep, MS Office Suite, SQL, Co-pilot.
• One or more financial systems, insurance or functional certifications such as AIC, CPCU, Workday financials certified, or CPA helpful but not required.

In certain jurisdictions, CNA is legally required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. In District of Columbia, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York and Washington, the national base pay range for this job level is $54,000 to $103,000 annually. Salary determinations are based on various factors, including but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and location. CNA offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to help our employees - and their family members - achieve their physical, financial, emotional and social wellbeing goals. For a detailed look at CNA's benefits, please visit cnabenefits.com.

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