Sr. Financial Analyst

NFP, an Aon company; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellness programs

401(k) with match

PTO & paid holidays

Job summary

NFP, an Aon company, is seeking a Sr. Financial Analyst to provide regional financial leadership for the Central and West offices, guiding budgeting, forecasting and close processes with accuracy and insight.

You will partner with regional and corporate leaders to drive profitability, support acquisitions, and develop finance talent while ensuring controls and reporting align with company objectives across the region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA and/or MBA preferred.
• 5+ years of finance or accounting experience, preferably within insurance brokerage, financial services, or public accounting.
• Proficiency with Excel, financial reporting tools, and business systems; experience with Lawson, Cognos, or agency management systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and performance management for assigned offices.
• Partner with regional and corporate leaders to support decision-making, profitability, growth initiatives, and operational improvements.
• Support acquisition activities, including due diligence, earn-out analysis, system conversions, accounting changes, and integration efforts.
• Manage and develop financial analysts through mentoring, performance management, workload prioritization, and quality review.

Skills

Financial analysis

Stakeholder communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA and/or MBA preferred

Tools

Excel

Lawson

Cognos

Agency management systems

Job description

Who We Are

NFP, an Aon company, is a multiple Best Places to Work award winner in Business Insurance. We are an organization of consultative advisors and problem solvers. We help companies and individuals around the globe address their most significant risk, workforce, wealth management and retirement challenges through custom solutions and a people-first approach. To learn more, please visit: https://www.NFP.com.

Position Overview

The Sr. Financial Analyst provides regional financial leadership and strategic oversight for assigned Central and West region offices, with accountability for financial planning, forecasting, close support, reporting, acquisition integration, producer compensation review, and finance talent development. This role serves as a finance partner to regional, corporate, sales, operations, technology, M&A, and legal stakeholders by translating financial results and business trends into actionable recommendations that support growth, profitability, integration, and operating discipline. The position leads financial analysis, budgeting, performance management, and team development in alignment with company objectives, accounting standards, and applicable legal and regulatory requirements. This role is intended for candidates located in the Eastern U.S. and will work closely with partners across the region.

Essential Accounting & Finance Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and performance management for assigned offices.
• Analyze business results, key financial metrics, and variances to identify risks, opportunities, and recommendations.
• Develop annual budgets and forecasts, including assumptions, drivers, and financial impact analysis.

Business Partnership & Advisory

• Partner with regional and corporate leaders to support decision-making, profitability, growth initiatives, and operational improvements.
• Provide financial guidance on headcount planning, compensation decisions, and other business investments.

M&A and Strategic Initiatives

• Support acquisition activities, including due diligence, earn-out analysis, system conversions, accounting changes, and integration efforts.
• Lead finance initiatives that improve reporting, controls, processes, and operational effectiveness.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Manage and develop financial analysts through mentoring, performance management, workload prioritization, and quality review.
• Establish consistent financial processes, reporting standards, and alignment with business and finance objectives.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA and/or MBA preferred.
• 5+ years of finance or accounting experience, preferably within insurance brokerage, financial services, or public accounting.
• Experience leading, coaching, and developing finance or accounting professionals.
• Proficiency with Excel, financial reporting tools, and business systems; experience with Lawson, Cognos, or agency management systems preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Influence business decisions through financial analysis and sound judgment.
• Communicate financial information effectively to operational and executive leaders.
• Build relationships across functions and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Solve business problems by evaluating data, identifying options, and recommending actions.
• Manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain high standards of accuracy.
• Travel up to 10% as needed.

Physical Demands

• Able to work at a desk using computer equipment up to 95% of the time
• Frequent telephone use

NOTE: The information in this job description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this classification. It is not a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities and/or qualifications required of employees assigned to this position.

What We Offer

We're proud to offer a competitive salary, PTO & paid holidays, 401(k) with match, exclusive discount programs, health & wellness programs, and more. Our PeopleFirst culture focuses on building and nurturing lifelong relationships with our employees because, at the end of the day, we exist to be there for others. The base salary range for this position is $80,000 – $120,000. The base salary offered will be determined by factors including, but not limited to, experience, credentials, education, certifications, skill level required for the position, the scope of the position, and geographic location. Actual base salary offered will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives.

NFP and You... Better Together!

NFP is an inclusive Equal Employment Opportunity employer.