Financial Analyst

Cottingham & Butler, Inc.; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance firm seeks a Financial Analyst in Dubuque, IA. The role involves designing financial dashboards for management and collaborating with business leaders to drive performance through financial analysis. Candidates should have a BS/BA in a relevant field and 2–5 years of experience in finance or analytics. The position offers a mid-senior level opportunity within a dynamic environment focused on continuous improvement.

Benefits

Opportunity to shape financial data usage for strategic decisions

Part of a forward-thinking team

Impact on business outcomes

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in Finance, Accounting, or Analytics.
• Experience working with large, imperfect data sets.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of financial dashboards for management.
• Act as a liaison between corporate accounting and IT.
• Define and develop metrics for financial performance.

Skills

Business finance understanding including P&L, budgets, expense management

Intermediate to advanced Excel skills

Solid IT background with SQL experience

Outstanding analytical and project management skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Independent thinker who thrives in collaboration

Education

BS/BA in Accounting, Finance, Analytics, or related field

Job description

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We’re seeking a curious, analytical, and tech-savvy Financial Analyst to join our corporate financial team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a data-driven environment and enjoys partnering with business leaders to drive performance through actionable insights. You’ll play a dual role—designing financial dashboards for senior leadership and collaborating closely with practices to deliver high-quality financial analysis and support.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development and maintenance of financial dashboards for senior management.
• Serve as a key member of the corporate financial team, acting as a liaison between corporate accounting and IT.
• Meet regularly with practice leaders to review current dashboards and determine future development needs.
• Define and develop metrics to help practices understand financial performance and trends.
• Partner with IT and corporate accounting to automate reporting and streamline data distribution.

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree in Accounting, Finance, Analytics, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in Finance, Accounting, or Analytics.
• Strong understanding of business finance including P&L, budgets, and expense management.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills and experience working with large, imperfect data sets.
• Solid IT background with experience using SQL and business intelligence tools.
• Outstanding analytical and project management skills.
• A curious, independent thinker who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• You’ll be part of a forward-thinking team that values innovation and continuous improvement.
• You’ll have the opportunity to shape how financial data is used to drive strategic decisions.
• You’ll work closely with leaders across the organization, making a real impact on business outcomes.

About Cottingham & Butler

At Cottingham & Butler, we sell a promise to help our clients through life’s toughest moments. To deliver on that promise, we aim to hire, train, and grow the best professionals in the industry. We look for people with an insatiable desire to succeed, are committed to growing, and thrive on challenges. Our culture is guided by the theme of “better every day” constantly pushing ourselves to be better than yesterday – that’s who we are and what we believe in.

As an organization, we are tremendously optimistic about the future and have incredibly high expectations for our people and our performance. Our ability to grow as a company fuels investments in new resources to better serve our clients and provide the amazing career opportunities our employees want and deserve. This is why we are a growth company and why we are committed to being better every day.

Want to learn more? Follow us on www.CottinghamButler.com | LinkedIn | Facebook

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Finance and Sales
• Industry: Insurance

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