Aon is in the business of better decisions
At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.
As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive team and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.
What the day will look like
Lead the preparation, analysis, and reporting of financial results, clearly articulating key performance drivers, trends, and implications for the business.
Partner with business leaders as a strategic advisor, providing actionable insights and recommendations to inform decision-making and drive improved financial performance.
Own the design, development, and ongoing enhancement of client, program, and distribution profitability dashboards and related reporting.
Consolidate and synthesize information from multiple financial systems and databases to deliver clear, management-ready analyses and recommendations.
Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasting processes; oversee preparation of the monthly forecast and annual budget, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with strategic and financial objectives.
Support and coordinate aspects of the monthly close process in partnership with Controllership and Accounting Operations, ensuring results are understood and appropriately communicated.
Provide robust financial analysis to support achievement of financial objectives, including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and profitability assessments.
Drive the annual budgeting process, including data collection, consolidation, challenge, and analysis across business units.
Partner with business units to develop annual sales incentive targets; manage compilation of quarterly incentive payouts and coordinate approvals with producers and their managers.
Lead deal modeling and "what-if" scenario analysis to evaluate financial impact, risks, and opportunities for new and existing initiatives.
Provide financial governance over Cost Benefit Analyses (CBAs), including development, review, and ongoing tracking of actual project costs and realized benefits versus approved CBAs.
Translate complex and large-scale data sets into clear, concise presentations and materials for executive-level audiences.
Serve as a key liaison between Controllership, Accounting Operations, and Business Operations, ensuring alignment, transparency, and effective communication across stakeholders.
Proactively manage shifting priorities, deliverables, and timelines while maintaining high standards of quality and accuracy.
Skills and experience that will lead to success
Flexibility:Adapts effectively to changing business needs, priorities, and timelines; demonstrates openness to new ideas, approaches, and responsibilities beyond those listed.
Initiative: Self-starter with a strong sense of ownership who quickly learns the business, systems, and role responsibilities
Organization & Planning:Demonstrates strong ownership and personal accountability; plans and sequences work logically, prioritizes effectively, and consistently delivers high-quality outputs on time.
Results Orientation:Shows a strong drive to achieve and exceed goals; focuses on outcomes and continuously seeks opportunities to improve processes, service delivery, and financial performance.
Attention to Detail:Produces accurate, high-quality work; is able to clarify complex information, validate data, and work effectively on the finer points of sophisticated financial analyses.
Process Orientation:Identifies the key elements, milestones, and resource requirements for initiatives; builds and refines processes that support efficient, on-time, and repeatable delivery.
Communication:Communicates clearly and concisely with stakeholders at all levels of the organization; translates complex financial information into business-relevant insights and recommendations.
Tenure & Education: 6+ years of experience in FP&A with a degree in Finance, Accounting or related field.
Flexibility:Adapts effectively to changing business needs, priorities, and timelines; demonstrates openness to new ideas, approaches, and responsibilities beyond those listed.
Initiative: Self-starter with a strong sense of ownership who quickly learns the business, systems, and role responsibilities
Organization & Planning:Demonstrates strong ownership and personal accountability; plans and sequences work logically, prioritizes effectively, and consistently delivers high-quality outputs on time.
Results Orientation:Shows a strong drive to achieve and exceed goals; focuses on outcomes and continuously seeks opportunities to improve processes, service delivery, and financial performance.
Attention to Detail:Produces accurate, high-quality work; is able to clarify complex information, validate data, and work effectively on the finer points of sophisticated financial analyses.
Process Orientation:Identifies the key elements, milestones, and resource requirements for initiatives; builds and refines processes that support efficient, on-time, and repeatable delivery.
Communication:Communicates clearly and concisely with stakeholders at all levels of the organization; translates complex financial information into business-relevant insights and recommendations.
Tenure & Education: 6+ years of experience in FP&A with a degree in Finance, Accounting or related field.
For positions in San Francisco and Los Angeles, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction record in accordance with local Fair Chance ordinances.
Aon is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this position. If you are a search firm, you will not be compensated in any way for your submission of a candidate, even if Aon hires that candidate.
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Pay Transparency Laws
The salary range for this position (intended for U.S. applicants) is $105,000 - $120,000 annually. The actual salary will vary based on applicant's education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant's geographic location.
The salary range reflected is based on a primary work location of Chi
