Financial Planning and Analysis Director

Job-:
Finance Accounting & Audit

Location:

Boston, MA, United States;
Wakefield, MA, United States

Schedule:

Full time Posted:
Hiring Range: $166,341 - $255,043

Corporate

Title:

SVPHiring Range: $166,341 - $255,043

The posted salary range reflects Eastern’s expected hiring range. Actual pay may vary based on experience, skills, and market factors; additional compensation may apply. Eastern offers a robust benefits and retirement package. Please see the description of benefits included with this job posting for additional information

The Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) is responsible for leading the Bank's financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, profitability reporting, and strategic financial analysis functions. This role serves as a key financial advisor to the CFO & executive leadership, business line executives, providing insight and recommendations to support growth, optimize returns, improve efficiency, and enhance shareholder value. The position reports to the Chief Financial Officer.

The Director oversees the Bank's annual budget process, periodic forecasts, long-range financial planning, Funds Transfer Pricing (FTP) framework, cost allocation methodologies, and profitability reporting. The position partners closely with business units, Treasury, Accounting, Risk Management, and Executive Management to drive decision making. The following is a list of responsibilities:

Financial Planning & Forecasting Lead annual budgeting process and ongoing financial forecasting activities.

Develop and maintain short-term and long-term financial plans aligned with corporate objectives.

Monitor actual performance against budget and forecast and provide variance analysis and actionable recommendations.

Deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual financial performance reporting to Executive Management and the Board of Directors.

Identify financial trends, risks, and opportunities impacting business performance.

Strategic Planning Partner with Executive Management in developing and executing the Bank's strategic plan.

Evaluate strategic initiatives and growth opportunities through detailed financial analysis.

Perform sensitivity analysis to support strategic decision-making.

Develop financial projections that support capital & tax planning and organizational growth objectives.

Leadership of Divisional Finance Officers Provide leadership and oversight to Divisional Finance Officers, who report directly to this position and support business lines and corporate functions.

Ensure consistency of financial reporting, planning, and performance measurement across divisions.

Establish financial performance metrics and accountability frameworks.

Mentor and develop finance team members while fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and business partnership.

Serve as the primary escalation point for complex financial analysis and strategic business support.

Funds Transfer Pricing (FTP)
Oversee implementation of the Bank's FTP methodology.

Partner with Treasury and Asset Liability Management (ALM) teams to implement annual ALCO approved assumptions and to maintain assumptions for the Loan Profitability Model.

Present FTP performance, trends, and recommendations to senior & executive management.

Support profitability measurement through accurate attribution of net interest income and funding costs.

Costing & Profitability Management Lead enterprise cost allocation methodologies and governance processes.

Oversee activity-based costing and profitability measurement for business lines, customers & products.

Evaluate expense management opportunities and operational efficiencies.

Provide transparency into cost drivers and profitability performance.

Ensure allocation methodologies are documented, supportable,…