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Chicago, Illinois

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_Kemper is one of the nation’s leading specialized insurers. Our success is a direct reflection of the talented and diverse people who make a positive difference in the lives of our customers every day. We believe a high-performing culture, valuable opportunities for personal development and professional challenge, and a healthy work-life balance can be highly motivating and productive. Kemper’s products and services are making a real difference to our customers, who have unique and evolving needs. By joining our team, you are helping to provide an experience to our stakeholders that delivers on our promises._

Position Summary:

In this highly visible financial planning and analysis role you will support Kemper Property & Casualty Claims business leaders, providing critical insights to enable them to make data-driven decisions. We are looking for a team player with solid knowledge of financial concepts, a problem-solving mindset, attention to details and fact-based communication.

Position Responsibilities:

+ Provide analysis of monthly financial performance, primarily focusing on claims-related expenses. Interpret financial data and key performance indicators to help leadership understand financial drivers and make decisions.

+ Produce management reports and expense analysis for monthly operating reviews.

+ Support financial planning and forecasting process.

+ Gain thorough understanding of the vendors used by the claims organization and track both usage and spend to analyze key drivers.

+ Prepare communications including reports that can be used for executive meetings, upper-level management reports and presentations.

+ Aggregate and organize financial data from multiple platforms and systems. Suggest procedural changes to ensure accuracy and effectiveness of models and reports used or produced by the team.

+ Develop ad-hoc analyses required by the Claims functions.

+ Interact and coordinate with members of the broader Kemper Finance team to address business issues and meet organizational objectives.

Position Qualifications:

+ 2+ years of financial planning and analysis, corporate finance, or accounting experience.

+ Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, accounting, economics, or equivalent.

+ Excellent time management skills, ability to prioritize work and deliver on tight deadlines.

+ Strong knowledge of financial statements (income statements, balance sheets and cash flows). Knowledge of Property & Casualty insurance P&L preferred.

+ Team player with meticulous attention to details motivated to deliver high-quality, accurate work. Fast learner, motivated by new and complex challenges, adept in ambiguity.

+ Advanced Excel skills. Ability to present information in a visually appealing and easy-to-understand way.

+ Strong problem-solving skills, able to break down complex problems and find solutions.

+ Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present complex analysis and recommendations clearly

+ Knowledge of insurance concepts and products preferred but not required.

+ Knowledge of Workday, Adaptive and Tableau systems preferred but not required.

The range for this position is $53,200-$88,600. _Kemper is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We are committed to supporting diversity and equality across our organization and we work diligently to maintain a workplace free from discrimination. Kemper is focused on expanding our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts to align with our vision, mission, and guiding principles. Kemper does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Kemper and Kemper will not be obligated to pay a placement fee._

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Kemper at a Glance

The Kemper family of companies is one of the nation’s leading specialized insurers. With approximately $13 billion in assets, Kemper is improving the world of insurance by providing affordable and easy-to-use personalized solutions to individuals, families and businesses through its Kemper Auto and Kemper Life brands. Kemper serves over 4.8 million policies, is represented by approximately 22,200 agents and brokers, and has approximately 7,500 associates dedicated to meeting the ever-changing needs of its customers. Learn more at Kemper.com .

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_We value diversity and strive to be an employer of choice. An Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V_

Our employees enjoy great benefits:

• Qualify for your choice of health and dental plans within your first month.

• Save for your future with robust 401(k) match, Health Spending Accounts and various retirement plans.

• Learn and Grow with our Tuition Assistance Program, paid certifications and continuing education programs.

• Contribute to your community through United Way and volunteer programs.

• Balance your life with generous paid time off and business casual dress.

• Get employee discounts for shopping, dining and travel through Kemper Perks.