Finance & Operations Analyst, Speartip 119305 Zurich North America is seeking a Finance & Operations Analyst to join SpearTip, the Cyber segment of Zurich Resilience Solutions (ZRS).This is an excellent opportunity to join and support our in-house team of Cyber Risk Management specialists who provide objective assessments of businesses’ cybersecurity posture and unique threat environment, with consultative support to strengthen overall cyber resilience. SpearTip has been providing cyber risk mitigation services for nearly 20 years and was acquired by Zurich in August of 2023. SpearTip delivers three main service offerings,Managed Detection and Response/Security Operations Center Service, Incident Response including Digital Forensics as well as Advisory Services, including underwriting insights support. Our team of Cyber Security experts helps customers mitigate risk byidentifying their cyber risks and vulnerabilities in a continuously changing cyber landscape. In this role, you will be part of a dynamic team with overall responsibility for providing strategic and operations finance support and insights into underlying performance and implications within the Cyber business space. Also, this team member will collaborate with ZRS, Zurich Finance and the business to deliver on their goals. A successful candidate will have extensive experience using their technical and analytical skillset to solve business problems, have excellent communication skills with the ability to translate financial results into easily understandable concepts. The ideal candidate will be Excel savvy, have forecasting/modeling experience with the ability to support a growing business. Note: This hybrid role may report into our Schaumburg/Chicago or St Louis, MO office. Key Accountabilities: + Support the annual budget/plan and regular forecast process through close work with the leadership team and the business to ensure outputs are robust and completed in a timely manner + Provide deep and detailed financial analysis on various aspects of business performance in order to support the development and delivery of business strategy. + Utilize knowledge of SAP and Coupa to be an active partner and help set up new vendors and troubleshoot, when necessary + Serve as a key point of contact for the business for moderate to complex financial queries, providing a conduit between finance and the business unit and support functions as required. + Provide financial advice, where needed, for the business to support the development and tracking of initiatives such as new business opportunities and technical upgrades. + Develop a wide knowledge of relevant segments to act as a subject matter expert for any queries relating to financial performance. + Support day-to-day operations of the Cyber business segment. Basic Qualifications: + Bachelors Degree and 4 or more years of experience in the Financial Analysis and Reporting areaOR + High School Diploma or Equivalent and 6 or more years of experience in the Financial Analysis and Reporting areaOR + Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice, including Associate Degree and 4 or more years of experience in the Accounting or Finance areaAND + Knowledge of financial debt collections and procedures + Knowledge of Accounting standards and practice Preferred Qualifications: + Strong verbal and written communication shills + Insurance industry experience + Strong quantitative and analytical skills As an insurance company, Zurich is subject to 18 U.S. Code § 1033. As a condition of employment at Zurich, employees must adhere to any COVID-related health and safety protocols in place at that time ( https://www.zurichna.com/careers/faq ). A future with Zurich. What can go right when you apply at Zurich? Now is the time to move forward and make a difference. At Zurich, we want you to share your unique perspectives, experiences and ideas so we can grow and drive sustainable change together. As part of a leading global organization, Zurich North America has over 150 years of experience managing risk and supporting resilience. Today, Zurich North America is a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals. We serve more than 25 industries, from agriculture to technology, and we insure 90% of the Fortune 500®. Our growth strategy is not limited to our business. As an employer, we strive to provide ongoing career development opportunities, and we foster an environment where voices are diverse, behaviors are inclusive, actions drive equity, and our people feel a sense of belonging. Be a part of the next evolution of the insurance industry. Join us in building a brighter future for our colleagues, our customers and the communities we serve. Zurich maintains a comprehensive employee benefits package for employees as well as eligible dependents and competitive compensation. Please clickhere (https://www.zurichna.com/careers) to learn more. As a global company, Zurich recognizes the diversity of our workforce as an asset. We recruit talented people from a variety of backgrounds with unique perspectives that are truly welcome here. Taken together, diversity and inclusion bring us closer to our common goal: exceeding our customers’ expectations. Zurich does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status. EOE disability/vet Zurich does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. 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