Financial Analyst – Financial Strategy

• Develop and maintain a strategic conversation calendar for leadership discussions, initiative reviews, decision points, and follow-up actions
• Coordinate inputs, timelines, and stakeholders to ensure strategic topics are addressed appropriately with complete, accurate information
• Prepare discussion materials, executive summaries, presentations, briefing notes, and data-driven narratives connecting financial results and operational facts to business implications
• Build and maintain a standardized business case template and supporting evaluation process
• Track approved business cases against actual results, forecasts, milestones, and original assumptions
• Identify variances, risks, opportunities, and required actions
• Maintain process documentation, model governance, version control, and quality checks
• Streamline reporting, planning, and analytical processes through Excel, visualization tools, automation, and responsible use of AI
• Perform ad hoc financial analysis and support special projects
• Support U.S. Bank Finance and Impact Finance business leaders in strategic planning and decision-making

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
• Typically three or more years of related experience in financial analysis, planning, accounting, business analytics, or a comparable analytical role
• Working knowledge of financial analysis, forecasting, planning, profitability analysis, and general accounting principles
• Ability to build and maintain financial models incorporating revenue, expense, timing, investment, and profitability assumptions
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Experience with Power BI or other data visualization tools is beneficial
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, including identifying trends, investigating variances, and resolving data exceptions
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage recurring deliverables, multiple stakeholders, and changing priorities
• Curiosity, initiative, sound judgment, and collaborative approach
• Ability to comply with U.S. Bank policies and procedures, including the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and workplace conduct and safety policies

Demonstrates expertise in financial analysis, strategic planning, and data visualization, with a strong ability to prepare executive materials and maintain financial models. Proven skills in managing multiple stakeholders and delivering accurate, data-driven insights to support business decisions.

• Financial Analysis
• Strategic Planning
• Excel Proficiency
• Power BI Experience
• Communication Skills

• Financial Analysis
• Forecasting
• Planning
• Profitability Analysis
• Financial Modeling
• Data Analysis
• Business Analytics
• Process Documentation
• Quality Checks
• Variance Analysis

• Analytical Skills
• Problem-Solving
• Organizational Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Collaboration

• Finance
• Accounting
• Business Administration
• U.S. Bank Policies
• Code of Ethics

• Excel
• Power Point
• Power BI
• Data Visualization Tools
• Automation Tools