Job Description:
Applied Systems, Inc., a worldwide leader in insurance technology, is currently searching for a knowledgeable and talented Financial Analyst within the FP&A department. You will be responsible for analyzing large datasets, monitoring and reporting on key performance indicators, and overseeing expense management for our EZLynx team.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

We’re looking for someone who:

• Can work hybrid from our Applied Systems office in Chicago
• Is able to travel up to 10%

Your experience should include some or all of the following:

• Excel expertise, with the ability to build and manage complex models
• Excellent financial management and analytical skills, with a deep and demonstrated understanding of financial modeling and analysis tools
• Proficient in Tableau
• Experience with Alteryx
• Ability to communicate effectively across multiple levels of an organization
• Exceptional problem solving and analytical skills, in particular, an understanding of key financial and operational needle movers
• Willingness to accept new challenges, and a high level of curiosity and creativity as it relates to new projects and problem-solving
• High energy and initiative
• Excellent with numbers, math & logic
• Passionate about business: you like to understand what drives a business, and try to identify opportunities to go after and risks to mitigate

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in finance, business, or related field

• • We proudly support and encourage people with military experience, as well as military spouses, to apply

WHO WE ARE

For 40 years, Applied Systems has created innovative technology for the global insurance industry. Today, we are a rapidly growing software leader that is revolutionizing the way agencies and brokerages succeed.
We are smart and curious people in a tech-first environment that champions bold and powerful thinking. We are transforming a complex industry through digitization, automation, and innovative new partnerships. Together we are driving the industry fearlessly forward.
It’s an exciting time at Applied. You can do big things here, in an environment that supports creative thinking and bold ideas. Visit http://www.AppliedSystems.com for more information on how you can challenge what’s possible.

• Help create operating materials on a monthly/quarterly basis
• Actively partner with internal stakeholders to provide to provide both financial and analytical support to help monitor business unit performance
• Maintain an expense management tool for our EZLynx Business Unit
• Generate financial reports using tools like Tableau to provide accurate and timely information to management
• Help automate and streamline daily and monthly reporting
• Interpret the data into actionable items and collaborate with cross-functional partners to drive measurable results with a sense of urgency
• Clean and manipulate large data sets to deliver insights and contribute to business strategy
• Support with special projects, including developing financial forecasts, conducting business scenario analysis, and working on cost reduction strategies