Financial Analyst II

Aon’s Construction Services business group is hiring a Financial Analyst II in Chicago, IL (hybrid). In this role reporting to the Senior Finance Manager, you will help turn financial data into clear insights through variance reviews, forecasting, budgeting support, and management reporting. If you value collaboration, continuous improvement, and hands-on analysis, this position offers a strong mix of analytical work and business partnership.

What you’ll do

• Conduct in-depth reviews of variances versus forecast, budget, and prior year for both revenue and expenses
• Prepare and present business results to management in a clear, organized way
• Monitor daily changes to revenue and proactively partner with the business to support strong financial outcomes
• Compile data from financial systems and business teams to develop monthly and annual revenue and expense projections
• Create and review management reports, ensuring financial information is recorded accurately
• Support the annual budgeting process, including data collection and analysis
• Complete ad-hoc requests as assigned

What you bring

• Effective communication: direct attention where needed and explain complex concepts clearly and simply
• Team mindset: shares ideas, maintains a positive, can-do approach, and adapts to change
• Relationship building: creates strong connections and partners effectively
• Motivation to continually learn and improve
• Detail-oriented, organized, and reflective approach to work
• Advanced MS Excel and Access skills, including pivot tables and macros
• PeopleSoft and TM1 experience is a plus
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting
• 2+ years of finance experience
• FP&A experience (Forecasting, Planning and Analysis) is preferred

Salary and incentive

The salary range for this position (intended for U.S. applicants) is $70,000 - $80,000 annually. This position is eligible to participate in one of Aon’s annual incentive plans, which may provide an annual discretionary bonus in addition to base salary.

Benefits at Aon

• 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Consideration for long-term incentive awards at Aon’s discretion
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Leaves of absence (various types)
• Paid time off: 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year and 15 days of paid vacation per year
• Paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws
• Short-term disability
• Optional long-term disability
• Health savings account
• Health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts
• Life insurance for employee and dependents, plus supplemental life and AD&D insurance
• Optional personal insurance policies
• Adoption assistance
• Tuition assistance
• Commuter benefits
• Employee Assistance Program including free counseling sessions
• Annual discretionary bonus through one of Aon’s annual incentive plans

Tools and technologies

MS Excel, Access, pivot tables, macros, People Soft, and TM1 (PeopleSoft and TM1 experience is a plus).