Senior Financial Systems Analyst

Zurich 56 Company Ltd; Schaumburg (IL); Hybrid; USD 95,900 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible work hours

Job summary

Zurich 56 Company Ltd in Schaumburg, Illinois, is looking for a Senior Financial Systems Analyst to enhance financial systems and drive process improvements. This role offers a hybrid work environment, providing flexibility at the North American headquarters.

The ideal candidate will lead projects, ensure data integrity, and mentor team members. Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and significant experience in Finance Operations, with a strong preference for candidates with insurance industry experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Finance Operations area.
• Insurance industry experience is preferred.
• Professional certifications such as CPA, MBA, or CFA are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of financial system enhancements.
• Ensure successful delivery of system changes.
• Bridge Finance, IT, and business stakeholders.

Skills

Financial systems analysis

Project management

Financial reporting

Process improvement

Data integrity

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or related field

High School Diploma or Equivalent with 7+ years experience

Tools

SAP

Microsoft 365

Alteryx

Automation tools (e.g., RPA)

Job description

Zurich is seeking a Senior Financial Systems Analyst to join our North American headquarters in Schaumburg, Illinois. This role offers a hybrid work environment, providing flexibility to work both in-office and remotely in partnership with your manager to support business and customer needs.

The Senior Financial Systems Analyst serves as a key liaison between Finance, Actuarial, business units, and IT, supporting the implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of core financial systems. This role plays a critical part in driving process improvements, ensuring data integrity, and enabling effective financial reporting and decision‑making.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support the design and implementation of enhancements to financial processes, systems, and reporting
• Ensure strong change management practices to support successful delivery and adoption of system and process changes
• Serve as a primary point of contact for financial systems, bridging Finance, IT, and business stakeholders
• Partner across Finance, Actuarial, and business teams to deliver accurate, timely, and reliable financial outputs
• Lead or contribute to medium‑complexity projects and key phases of larger initiatives
• Develop deep knowledge of business processes and accounting principles; act as a subject matter expert for financial systems and data flows
• Support the delivery of timely, high‑quality financial insights to inform business decisions
• Identify and implement process improvements using analytics and automation tools (e.g., RPA, Alteryx, Microsoft Power Platform)
• Mentor and support the development of team members

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 5 or more years of experience in the Finance Operations area
• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 7 or more years of experience in the Finance Operations area

Preferred Qualifications

• Insurance industry experience
• Strong knowledge of general ledger processes and financial reporting tools
• Experience with SAP, Analysis for Office or other enterprise financial systems
• Professional certifications (e.g., CPA, MBA, CPCU, CFA, CTP)
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365 tools
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience applying emerging technologies, including AI, in finance or systems environments

Your pay at Zurich is based on your role, location, skills, and experience. We follow local laws to ensure fair compensation. You may also be eligible for bonuses and merit increases. If your expectations are above the listed range, we still encourage you to apply—your unique background matters to us. The proposed Salary range for this position is $95,900.00 - $157,000.00, with short‑term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%.

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Zurich North America does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy or other characteristics protected by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer disability/vets.

Location: AM - Schaumburg

Remote Working: Hybrid

Schedule: Full Time

Employment Sponsorship Offered: No