Financial Analyst - Nashville, TN

The position is located in Nashville, TN



The Allstate Protection Finance Department currently has an opening for a Financial Analyst in the Southern Regional Office. The purpose of the department is assisting in the safeguarding of company assets, providing timely and accurate external reporting, optimizing cash flows, presenting financial analysis of trends and key issues and enhancing shareholder value.



The Financial Analyst will develop, maintain and analyze operational and statistical data to be used for business analysis in the Southern Regional Office. The ideal candidate will create models to track financial data and prepare written narratives and/or presentations to explain the outcomes of this data to management and peers. The successful candidate will also support the implementation of strategic team objectives. Management may also request this individual to provide feedback in identifying the strategic financial direction for the Regional Office.



The ideal candidate will also support the implementation of strategic team objectives. Management may also request this individual to provide feedback in identifying the strategic financial direction for the Regional Office.



This individual will be responsible for forecasting and planning a state for all lines of insurance monthly, quarterly and annually. This involves developing impact quantifications and modeling the results. He/she will also be responsible for comprehensive analyses and identifying trends that are driving results within the state. These results are communicated through both written and verbal communication. Finally, the successful candidate will collaborate in cross-functional teams.


REQUIREMENTS
This is an entry-level position; hence the ideal candidate will have 1-2 years of experience. Previous experience in a financial internship or in a finance department is preferred. The successful candidate must possess exceptional oral and written communication skills, as he/she will be interacting with internal and external customers.



A college degree with an emphasis in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business or Math and a minimum GPA of at least 3.5 is preferred. The ideal candidate must possess intermediate skills in Excel, Word and PowerPoint. The candidate should have a strong understanding of "if/then" statements in Excel and understand how and when to utilize them. He/she should also know when to use "V" and "H" lookup commands. This individual will have the ability to multi-task and exhibit effective time management and organizational skills.



In order to advance the ideal individual may have to rotate to different geographical areas throughout the United States during their career at Allstate.



Please submit your resume via: http://www.allstatecareers.com/careers/jobsearch.asp



Please reference Job Code 232683.



Please note only resumes received via this online application process will be considered.



Our competitive benefits include comprehensive health care plans, dental coverage, vision coverage, group legal, AD&D, group and dependent life insurance, flexible spending accounts, long-term disability, tuition reimbursements and paid time off days.



We take great strides to support our employees and provide a work environment that promotes a healthy work/life balance



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