IT Financial Analysis Specialist

You have a clear vision of where your career can go. And we have the leadership to help you get there. At CNA, we strive to create a culture in which people know they matter and are part of something important, ensuring the abilities of all employees are used to their fullest potential. 

Bring financial clarity and performance discipline to a fast-moving technology organization. In this high-impact, individual contributor role, you’ll own IT financial accountability end-to-end—sharpening budgets, forecasts, accruals, and reporting so leaders see exactly where dollars are going and why. You’ll govern IT investment spend with rigorous benefits and value-realization analysis, turning proposals into measurable outcomes. You’ll help build a performance culture by defining the right metrics, setting clear targets, and making results visible—so performance is never ambiguous. And you’ll partner across the enterprise and with key vendors to negotiate and manage agreements that strengthen financial visibility and accuracy, enabling smarter decisions and stronger technology outcomes.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines:

• Build and continuously improve standardized dashboards and reporting for the technology organization—delivering clear visibility into spend, operational performance, and improvement opportunities using established tools and templates.

• Own core IT financial management rhythms, including budget tracking, forecast support, accrual monitoring, and monthly/quarterly leadership reporting—partnering closely with Finance and IT leaders to drive accountability.

• Support vendor and partner governance by tracking performance and service levels, producing value and spend insights, and preparing materials for vendor reviews—helping strengthen accountability, transparency, and agreement adherence.

• Drive objective, KPI, and outcome tracking across the technology organization by maintaining performance documentation and enabling regular, data-driven updates—making progress, risks, and results visible and unambiguous.

• Build strong, trust-based relationships across IT, Finance, and business partners to advance operational excellence, resolve issues quickly, and accelerate decision-making with fact-based insights.

• Operate as a high-impact individual contributor—taking initiative, bringing structure to ambiguity, and delivering results through influence in a collaborative, matrixed environment.

May perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Exceptional communication and relationship skills—able to partner with and influence stakeholders at all levels in a team and matrix environment.

• Strong IT financial management capability, including budgeting, forecasting, accruals, variance analysis, and executive-ready financial reporting.

• Hands-on experience supporting vendor governance (e.g., SLAs, scorecards, QBRs), tracking spend and value, and enabling fact-based discussions that improve performance and accountability.

• High integrity and professionalism with a strong sense of financial stewardship and accountability.

• Analytical, strategic problem-solver who turns data into decisions—defining metrics, surfacing drivers, and closing gaps to deliver measurable outcomes.

• Knowledge of the insurance industry, its products and services, and how technology investments enable business outcomes.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint) and business reporting tools to build clear, accurate, decision-ready insights.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business disciplines – Finance, Accounting, Economics, etc.

• Typically a minimum of 7 years work experience, preferably in the insurance industry. Preferably in Organization support functions

Our Total Rewards philosophy reflects our commitment to building a high-performing, inclusive culture where every team member is empowered to grow, contribute, and thrive. We value the unique strengths and perspectives each individual brings to our business, our clients, and our communities. The base salary range for this position is $85,000 to $125,000, complemented by a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to help our employees – and their family members – achieve their physical, financial, emotional, and social wellbeing goals. Base salary determinations are based on various factors, including but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and location. Please note that this posting is for an existing vacancy.

At CNA, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants based on job-related qualifications and ability to perform a job. If you require an accommodation during the hiring process or upon hire, please inform Human Resources. If a selected applicant requests accommodation during the recruitment process, CNA will consult with the applicant in order to provide suitable accommodation that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs.