At COUNTRY Financial, our Budget & Expense Analyst builds strong relationships throughout the enterprise, partnering with business areas to understand their expenses, analyze results, and help drive strategies to drive change as needed. This position also provides insight using cost benefit analysis on proposed initiatives and performs industry benchmarking and analysis. In addition, you will build budget and forecast reports to provide valuable insight to leaders to communicate effects on enterprise results.This position offers a hybrid work schedule and is based out of our corporate offices in Bloomington, IL.How does a Budget & Expense Analyst make an impact?
Prepares annual budget for all companies, including budget exhibits that are presented to the Board of Directors for approval.
Prepares forecasts of financial results reflecting the changes from trends, other resources, and upcoming organizational and regulatory changes.
Prepares monthly budget variance reports and analysis.
Prepares ad hoc reports to assist management in evaluation of financial results.
Develops and maintains applications to support the budget and forecast process and the allocation of expenses.
Assists, maintains and/or develops an approach that will produce a fair and equitable allocation of expenses utilizing the process costing methodology and initiates or reviews intercompany billings in accordance with service contract agreements.
QualificationsDo you have what we're looking for?
Experience with month end close and cost allocations.
Experience with expense budgeting and analysis.
Experience with insurance accounting is preferred.
Strong communicator.
Ability to work independently.
Typically requires 4 years of relevant experience or a combination of related experience, education and training.
This position is part of a job family. Placement will be determined by skills and qualifications of the candidate.Why work with us?Our employees and representatives serve nearly one million households with our diverse range of personal and business insurance products as well as retirement and investment services. We build relationships and work together to create a stronger, more secure future for our clients and our communities. We’re a big company, yet small enough you can make an impact and won’t get lost in the shuffle. You’ll have the opportunity to learn and grow throughout your career, either within this role or by exploring other areas of our business.You’ll be able to take advantage of our benefits package, which includes insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision, disability, and life), 401(k) with company match, parental leave, paid time off, paid company holidays and time off to volunteer in your community. Please to learn more about who we are and the many benefits we offer our employees.COUNTRY Financial is committed to providing equal opportunity in all areas of employment, and in providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, disability, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.Come join our team at COUNTRY today!COUNTRY Financial does not generally sponsor individuals for employment-based visas for this position.
