This Senior Financial Analyst role is a great opportunity to join a collaborative and successful team. This role will support Aon Affinity’s largest revenue-generating business, which has been a key driver to the success and growth of Affinity, as well as support other back-office functions. This position plays a critical role in supporting strategic planning, forecast and variance analysis to Affinity business leaders to assist with making better informed decisions, as well as owning end-to-end reporting and providing actionable business insights. Additionally, this position offers the opportunity to partner with various functional areas including but not limited to Controllership, Accounting Operations, Marketing and Business Operations. Aon is in the business of better decisions At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed. What the day will look like + Prepare, analyze, and report on financial results focusing on key drivers behind the performance + Partner with the business leaders by providing actionable insights and trends and help formulate strategies to drive improved financial results + Access information maintained in various financial systems and databases to analyze, prepare and present business analysis to management + Drive monthly, quarterly, and yearly forecasting process. Responsible for preparing the monthly forecast & the annual budget + Participate in monthly close process + Provide analysis to aid in achieving financial objectives, including - budgeting, forecasting, tracking variances, profitability, etc. + Drive the annual budgeting processes, including data collection and analysis + Assist with the annual incentive process + Help with Deal Modeling and “what if” analysis + Provide financial governance around Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA) development and the ongoing tracking of actual project cost against the approved CBAs and benefits delivered + Adept at taking large amounts of data and condensing into presentation formats for executive meetings + Liaison between Controllership, Accounting operations and Business operations Skills and experience that will lead to success + Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting + 4+ years of experience in FP&A, financial analysis, or a related field; experience in the insurance or professional services industry preferred, but not required. + Advanced proficiency in financial modeling and analysis using Excel; experience with financial planning tools such as Workday, TM1 or similar systems a plus. + Ability to work collaboratively across functions & teams, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. + Organized and strong attention to detail. How we support our colleagues In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognize that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work... and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working! Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued. Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status. People with criminal histories are encouraged to apply. We welcome applications from all and provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application, interview process and to perform essential job functions once onboard. If you would like to learn more about the reasonable accommodations we provide, email ReasonableAccommodations@Aon.com For positions in San Francisco and Los Angeles, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction record in accordance with local Fair Chance ordinances. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Pay Transparency Laws: The salary range for this position (intended for U.S. applicants) is $80,000 - $90,000 annually. The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant’s geographic location. The salary range reflected is based on a primary work location of Chicago, Illinois The actual salary may vary for applicants in a different geographic location. This position is eligible to participate in one of Aon’s annual incentive plans to receive an annual discretionary bonus in addition to base salary. The amount of any bonus varies and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan. Aon offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and regular part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; an employee stock purchase plan; consideration for long-term incentive awards at Aon’s discretion; medical, dental and vision insurance, various types of leaves of absence, paid time off, including 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year, 15 days of paid vacation per year, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, health savings account, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts, employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; optional personal insurance policies, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies. #LI-SP1 #LI-HYBRID 2554340 This Senior Financial Analyst role is a great opportunity to join a collaborative and successful team. This role will support Aon Affinity’s largest revenue-generating business, which has been a key driver to the success and growth of Affinity, as well as support other back-office functions. This position plays a critical role in supporting strategic planning, forecast and variance analysis to Affinity business leaders to assist with making better informed decisions, as well as owning end-to-end reporting and providing actionable business insights. Additionally, this position offers the opportunity to partner with various functional areas including but not limited to Controllership, Accounting Operations, Marketing and Business Operations. Aon is in the business of better decisions At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed. What the day will look like + Prepare, analyze, and report on financial results focusing on key drivers behind the performance + Partner with the business leaders by providing actionable insights and trends and help formulate strategies to drive improved financial results + Access information maintained in various financial systems and databases to analyze, prepare and present business analysis to management + Drive monthly, quarterly, and yearly forecasting process. Responsible for preparing the monthly forecast & the annual budget + Participate in monthly close process + Provide analysis to aid in achieving financial objectives, including - budgeting, forecasting, tracking variances, profitability, etc. + Drive the annual budgeting processes, including data collection and analysis + Assist with the annual incentive process + Help with Deal Modeling and “what if” analysis + Provide financial governance around Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA) development and the ongoing tracking of actual project cost against the approved CBAs and benefits delivered + Adept at taking large amounts of data and condensing into presentation formats for executive meetings + Liaison between Controllership, Accounting operations and Business operations Skills and experience that will lead to success + Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting + 4+ years of experience in FP&A, financial analysis, or a related field; experience in the insurance or professional services industry preferred, but not required. + Advanced proficiency in financial modeling and analysis using Excel; experience with financial planning tools such as Workday, TM1 or similar systems a plus. + Ability to work collaboratively across functions & teams, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. + Organized and strong attention to detail. How we support our colleagues In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognize that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work... and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working! Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued. Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status. People with criminal histories are encouraged to apply. We welcome applications from all and provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application, interview process and to perform essential job functions once onboard. If you would like to learn more about the reasonable accommodations we provide, email ReasonableAccommodations@Aon.com For positions in San Francisco and Los Angeles, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction record in accordance with local Fair Chance ordinances. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Pay Transparency Laws: The salary range for this position (intended for U.S. applicants) is $80,000 - $90,000 annually. The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant’s geographic location. The salary range reflected is based on a primary work location of Chicago, Illinois The actual salary may vary for applicants in a different geographic location. This position is eligible to participate in one of Aon’s annual incentive plans to receive an annual discretionary bonus in addition to base salary. The amount of any bonus varies and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan. Aon offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and regular part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; an employee stock purchase plan; consideration for long-term incentive awards at Aon’s discretion; medical, dental and vision insurance, various types of leaves of absence, paid time off, including 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year, 15 days of paid vacation per year, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, health savings account, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts, employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; optional personal insurance policies, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies. #LI-SP1 #LI-HYBRID