FP&A Analyst, State Analytics & Decision Support (Auto Finance)

Government Employees Insurance Company; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

GEICO in Chicago, IL is seeking an FP&A Analyst, State Analytics & Decision Support, to drive financial modeling, analysis, and insight generation within the Auto CFO organization. You will partner with Product State Managers and related leaders to translate financial and operational data into clear, actionable insights that inform strategic and operational decisions.

You will build, enhance, and maintain analytical tools, templates, and dashboards to support repeatable decision support, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
• 1–3 years in FP&A, Finance, or a similar area.
• Insurance industry knowledge is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Tools; SQL and Power BI knowledge is a plus.
• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make data-driven recommendations.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and adapt to a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed financial models to support business performance.
• Build tools, projections, and scenario analyses to evaluate risks and outlooks.
• Isolate drivers, quantify impacts, and assess implications of operational changes.
• Analyze large datasets to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Create insight-led narratives linking financial outcomes to operations.
• Develop analytical tools, dashboards, and templates for repeatable decision support.
• Collaborate with Product and cross-functional partners to understand needs.
• Present and translate analyses into decision-ready materials.

Skills

Analytical reasoning

Communication skills

Project management

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or relative quantitative field

Tools

SQL

Power BI

Microsoft Office

Job description

Why Join GEICO?

At GEICO, we offer a rewarding career where your ambitions are met with endless possibilities. Every day we honor our iconic brand by offering quality coverage to millions of customers and being there when they need us most. We thrive on relentless innovation to exceed our customers' expectations while making a real impact on local communities nationwide. Founded in 1936, GEICO is a member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies and one of the largest auto insurers in the United States. When you join our company, we want you to feel valued, supported, and proud to work here. That's why we offer the GEICO Pledge: Great Company, Great Culture, Great Rewards, and Great Careers.

Role Purpose

The FP&A Analyst, State Analytics & Decision Support serves as a core analytical contributor within the Auto CFO organization, supporting strategic decision making through rigorous financial modeling, analysis, and insight generation. This role partners closely with Product State Managers and related leaders, translating financial and operational data into clear, actionable insights that inform strategic and operational decisions.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Analysis & Modeling

Develop and maintain detailed financial models supporting business performance

Build tools, projections, and scenario analyses to evaluate business risk and future outlooks

Isolate key drivers, quantify impacts, and assess implications of operational changes

Analytics & Insight Generation

Analyze large, complex datasets to identify trends, risks, and opportunities

Conduct sensitivity and trade off analysis tied to core business levers

Support the creation of insight-led narratives that connect financial outcomes to operational drivers

Move beyond descriptive reporting by proactively diagnosing issues and surfacing potential corrective actions

Tool & Framework Development

Build, enhance, and maintain analytical tools, templates, and dashboards to support repeatable decision support

Improve data usability, documentation, and analytical efficiency

Partner with peers and leaders to evolve analytical frameworks over time

Business & Stakeholder Partnership

Collaborate with Product and/or other cross-functional partners to understand business context and decisions needs

Support presentations and readouts by translating analyses into clear, decision-ready materials

Respond to ad hoc analytical requests with speed, accuracy, and thoughtful interpretation

Execution & Operational Excellence

Deliver accurate, timely analyses and reporting to support business decision-making

Manage moderately complex analytical projects addressing ambiguous business questions

Balance multiple priorities while maintaining high standards of analytical rigor

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or relative quantitative field preferred
• 1-3 years of FP&A, Finance, or similar field
• Insurance industry knowledge preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Tools
• Knowledge in SQL and Power BI preferred, but not required
• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make data driven recommendations
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and adapt to a fast-paced environment
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills

Location

This position is a hybrid role. It is required to be on-site 3 days per week, at one of the following office locations: Chicago, IL Bethesda, MD

Annual Salary

$77,900.00 - $129,150.00 The above annual salary range is a general guideline. Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate/ annual salary to be offered to the selected candidate. Factors include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate’s work experience, education and training, the work location as well as market and business considerations.

Not Sponsored

At this time, GEICO will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

GEICO Pledge

Great Company: Protecting customers through life’s twists and turns with innovation and integrity. Great Careers: Personalized development programs, mentorship, and certification assistance. Great Culture: Inclusive and collaborative culture rooted in shared success. Great Rewards: Competitive pay, benefits, and flexibility to support your well-being and future.

At GEICO,we offer a rewarding career where your ambitions are met with endless possibilities. Every day we honor our iconic brand by offering quality coverage to millions of customers and being there when they need us most. We thrive on relentless innovation to exceed our customers' expectations while making a real impact on local communities nationwide. Founded in 1936, GEICO is a member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies and one of the largest auto insurers in the United States.

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