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Financial Analyst Sr

COUNTRY Financial · Bloomington, IL · $77,600–$106,700 a year · Full time

Posted Sep 23, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time your analysis influenced a strategic decision.

What they are checking: Whether they have acted as a trusted advisor, not just a report builder.

How have you improved a planning or reporting process?

What they are checking: Whether they drive process improvements, as the posting expects.

What would you do

What makes material ready for a Board of Directors, and how do you prepare it?

What they are checking: Whether they know Board materials must be concise, accurate and focused on decisions.

A leader's expenses are running well over budget. How do you raise it with them?

What they are checking: Whether they can raise concerns constructively and help find causes and options.

How do you decide where to put limited resources when several departments want more?

What they are checking: Whether they use return, risk and strategy to guide tradeoffs.

About the work

Walk me through how you build an annual budget for a large business unit.

What they are checking: Whether they combine historical trends, business plans and assumptions into a realistic budget.

How do you build a forecast that reflects changes from historical trends?

What they are checking: Whether they adjust for known changes, like rate increases or claims trends, rather than just rolling forward.

How do you explain variance results so leaders understand what happened and what to do next?

What they are checking: Whether they turn numbers into clear causes and actions.

What industry data would you use to compare COUNTRY's results with other insurers?

What they are checking: Whether they know where to find industry benchmarks and how to use them fairly.

What tools do you use for planning and analysis, and how do you check your work?

What they are checking: Whether they use tools well and have habits that catch errors.

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The full job description

As published by COUNTRY Financial.

Experience more with a career at COUNTRY Financial! We’re excited you’re interested in a career at COUNTRY as we strive toward our vision - to enrich lives in the communities we serve. Our footprint spans coast to coast. But more important than where we operate, is the people who do the work. Apply today to help our organization grow and make a difference for our clients. About the role Serves as a trusted financial advisor to business leaders by transforming financial and operational data into actionable insights and executive-level narratives. Leads enterprise budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities, including the development of Board-ready materials and recommendations. Collaborates across departments to assess performance, identify risks and opportunities, and influence strategic decisions that enhance financial results. Applies analytical rigor and business acumen to drive process improvements, optimize resource allocation, and support sustainable growth objectives. How does this role make an impact? • Provides financial analysis and evaluation of financial results through reports, narratives, and presentations for management and the Board of Directors, including industry analysis. • Coordinates, creates, and communicates financial forecasts reflecting changes from historic trends, industry resources, and upcoming organizational and regulatory changes. • Evaluates investment opportunities for business partner projects using established cost-benefit analysis framework (CBA lites). • Creates and maintains financial models and reports showing the implications of internal and external changes. • Develops, maintains, and optimizes applications to support the financial forecasts and allocation of expenses. • Maintains accounting and financial records and reports, including financial statements, regulatory, and management reports. • Ensures compliance with internal policies. Do you have what we're looking for? Typically requires 7+ years of relevant experience or a combination of related experience, education and training. Base Pay Range: $77,600-$106,700 The base pay range represents the typical range of potential salary offers for candidates hired. Factors used to determine your actual salary include your specific skills, qualifications and experience. Incentive Pay: In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for a Short-Term Incentive plan. 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. 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!

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