CNA Insurance · 1 month ago
Senior Infrastructure Governance, Finance & Compliance Specialist
Chicago, IL, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$72K/yr - $141K/yr
7+ years expCNA Insurance is committed to fostering a supportive work culture and is seeking a Senior Infrastructure Governance, Finance & Compliance Specialist. This role is responsible for leading financial management activities within the Infrastructure Services Team, including budgeting, forecasting, and ensuring compliance with internal controls and vendor agreements.
FinanceFinancial ServicesInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyInsuranceProperty ManagementReal EstateRisk Management
Responsibilities
Developing and maintaining monthly forecasts and annual budget plans by Infrastructure tower
Preparing and submitting monthly accruals for unpaid invoices
Generating and presenting monthly financial and operational review reports to leadership, including actuals, forecasts, and variance analysis
Managing chargeback reporting for services such as mobility and peripheral expenses
Tracking and auditing Partnership and Innovation Fund expenditures
Initiates and manages new contract submissions and renewals for Infrastructure hardware and software via the Workday application
Coordinates contract workflows, reviews upcoming renewals, and ensures alignment with Infrastructure leads
Creates and maintains purchase orders (POs) for active contracts and ensures invoice alignment with PO terms prior to approval
Collaborates with Workday Procurement Support, Enterprise Procurement Group (EPG), and suppliers to manage renewals and new requests
Ensures adherence to internal financial controls and reporting standards
Provides financial insights and analysis to support vendor performance and contract compliance
Assists Infrastructure leads with financial planning, contract tracking, and budget forecasting
Acts as product owner for Infrastructure financial tools and systems:
Oversee the use and optimization of tools such as ServiceNow and Flexera to support financial and operational governance
Ensuring tools are aligned with CNA’s financial reporting and compliance requirements
Engages with Finance, Procurement, and Infrastructure teams to support financial planning and execution
Participates in vendor discussions to clarify financial responsibilities and ensure alignment with contractual obligations
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated experience in Infrastructure financial management, including forecasting, budgeting, monthly reporting, accruals, invoicing, PO management, and contract/change order administration
Proficiency in financial reporting, chargeback tracking, and vendor spend auditing
Strong knowledge of Workday applications for procurement, contract workflows, invoice processing, and financial operations
Proven ability to manage vendor contracts and ensure effective execution and compliance by vendor personnel
Strong understanding of IT Infrastructure governance and vendor management practices
Experience working in outsourced IT delivery models and managing cross-functional vendor relationships
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex vendor agreements and develop effective financial strategies
Superior interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and present financial insights to leadership
Ability to function effectively in a matrixed team environment and manage multiple priorities with attention to detail
Strong organizational and planning skills to support both short- and long-term financial goals
Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, or equivalent work experience
Minimum of seven years of experience in finance, emphasis in technology preferred including utilizing an outsourced model and with significant experience working with vendor arrangements
Strong experience in managing and governing contracts of IT service providers, both on-shore and off-shore, and in negotiating successfully with infrastructure vendors
Proven experience in working collaboratively with internal teams and external vendors in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated experience in technology financials, including budgeting, forecasting, cost center management, invoice reconciliation, and financial governance of infrastructure services
Ability to translate financial insights into operational decisions, and partner with Finance teams to ensure alignment with strategic and budgetary goals
Preferred
Preferred experience in the insurance industry and familiarity with its products, services, and regulatory environment
Experience with Workday application for work order and change order management is highly desirable
Related certifications (e.g., ITIL, PMP, Financial Management in IT) are preferred
Benefits
CNA offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to help our employees – and their family members – achieve their physical, financial, emotional and social wellbeing goals.
Company
CNA Insurance
CNA is one of the largest U.S. commercial property and casualty insurance companies.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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Public CompanyTotal Funding
$0.88M2016-09-12Post Ipo Equity· $0.88M
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Luke Mellors
Vice President, Technology
Daniel Franzetti
EVP of Worldwide Claim
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