Overview:
We are not just offering a job but a meaningful career! Come join our passionate team!
 
As a Fortune 50 company, we hire the best employees to serve our customers, making us a leader in the insurance and financial services industry. State Farm embraces diversity and inclusion to ensure a workforce that is engaged, builds on the strengths and talents of all associates, and creates a Good Neighbor culture.
 
We offer competitive benefits and pay with the potential for an annual financial award based on both individual and enterprise performance. Our employees have an opportunity to participate in volunteer events within the community and engage in a learning culture. We offer programs to assist with tuition reimbursement, professional designations, employee development, wellness initiatives, and more!
 
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Office Location(s): Bloomington, IL; Dunwoody GA; Richardson, TX; Tempe, Arizona or Remote
For Remote Work Arrangement: The remote location must be within the 50 U.S. states/District of Columbia.
For Hybrid Work Arrangement: In this position, you should plan to spend time working in the office and remotely (with the ability for same day travel to and from your assigned office location) as part of a hybrid work arrangement. Work arrangements could change over time based on business need. Your manager will share additional information regarding your department’s approach and what it means for you.
 
 
Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately;
employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g. H-1B visa) for this opportunity 
Responsibilities:
Expense analysts on the Planning & Analysis (P&A) Expense Planning Team provide in-depth analysis and insight into organizational expense trends for multiple levels of leadership to enable informed decision making. Expense analysts serve as a liaison to business offices within their assigned area of responsibility to understand and diagnose drivers of expense change, while providing an independent and objective perspective. They serve as primary thought partners to the business offices regarding expense planning and results, providing guidance and support on an ongoing basis with monthly reporting and expense analysis. During the annual expense planning process, expense analysts also serve as a key liaison for budget tool, process, and methodology updates.
 
Expense analysts also collaborate with the P&A Incentive Team to provide detailed analysis and insight into the drivers of individual department expense trends. Commentary is prepared for sharing context with executive leadership.
 
Expense Analysts may also participate in the ongoing analysis and review of the Enterprise Expense Roadmap, including preparing Board materials and reconciliation and collaboration with Financial & Regulatory Reporting forecasting processes.
 
Potential Job Responsibilities:
 
Collaborate across P&A and Financial Operations on monthly expense reporting and analysis of actual and forecasted expense trends.
Develop ad hoc and routine analysis to enable informed decision-making, including analysis of results, proactive identification of trends, and impact analysis of changes effecting expense trends.
Serve as a strategic thought partner for leadership and business areas and offer insights on expense results, Expense Roadmap trends, and incentive measures and targets.
Prepare accurate and relevant written summaries in a timely manner, communicating complex subject matter to the intended audience in a simplified manner that meaningfully informs decision making.
Represent the P&A Expense team on projects and initiatives that impact expense trends.
Additional Details: 
 
Sponsorship: Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g. H-1B visa) for this opportunity. 
 
Remote: Qualified candidates (outside of hub locations listed below) may be considered for 100% remote work arrangements based on where a candidate currently resides or is currently located. 
Hybrid: Qualified candidates (in or near hub locations listed below) should plan to spend time working from home and some time working in the office as part of our hybrid work environment. 
Hub Locations: Dunwoody, GA; Richardson, TX; Tempe, AZ; Bloomington, IL 
For Los Angeles candidates: Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories. 
For San Francisco candidates: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 
For Colorado candidates: Application deadline is expected to close on 5/1/2024. Applicant volume and hiring needs may result in early closure or extension beyond the listed deadline. To submit an application, click "Apply" on the job listing page on the State Farm Career site.
For California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, New York City, and Washington (state) candidates: Salary Range: $77,451.00-$(phone number removed) | Potential Yearly Incentive Pay: 0-15% of base pay 
 
Competitive Benefits Including:
401k Plan
Health Insurance
Dental/Vision plans
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Annual Merit Increases
Tuition Reimbursement
Health Initiatives
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Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately;
employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g. H-1B visa) for this opportunity 
 
Qualifications:
Degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics/Mathematics/Statistics or a related field is preferred
Strong written and verbal communication skills and an ability to work with all levels of leadership
Demonstrated initiative and ability to dig deep into trends, learn business tools, and actively seek means to improve processes and controls
Broad business and financial acumen
Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and the ability to use data visualization techniques to provide concise summaries to leadership
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including utilization of advanced formulas and report automation techniques
Competencies:
Communication
Relationship Building
Teamwork
Strategic Business Focus
Initiative
Resourcefulness
Critical Thinking