Finance Specialist Sr - Retail Finance

Position Overview

At PNC, our people are our greatest differentiator and competitive advantage in the markets we serve. We are all united in delivering the best experience for our customers. We work together each day to foster an inclusive workplace culture where all of our employees feel respected, valued and have an opportunity to contribute to the company's success. As a Financial Specialist Sr within PNC's Retail Finance organization, you will be based in Miamisburg, OH;
Downers Grove, IL;
Pittsburgh, PA; or Cleveland, OH.

Join the Home Lending Finance team (within Retail Finance) as a Senior Financial Analyst, supporting our Mortgage and Home Equity products. In this role, you will partner closely with other areas in Finance and business leaders to deliver timely financial reporting, forecasting, and strategic insights that drive informed decision-making and business performance.

You will play a key role in leading and supporting budgeting, monthly forecasting, and long-term planning processes while developing accurate revenue, expense, and staffing projections. This position requires a strong data-driven mindset, with the ability to translate complex financial data into clear insights through executive-level reporting, dashboards, performance metrics, and automation.

The role also includes conducting ad hoc analysis to address evolving business needs, supporting audit and regulatory requirements, and ensuring strong financial controls and compliance. Success in this position requires effective collaboration across cross-functional teams to align financial strategies with business objectives.

This is a high-visibility opportunity offering broad exposure across Home Lending Finance, with involvement in strategic planning and new product initiatives. The ideal candidate is analytical, curious, and solutions-oriented, with strong technical skills and an interest in leveraging data, technology, and tools such as Excel, Hyperion, Oracle, Power BI, and AI to drive continuous improvement.

This position is available in Miamisburg, OH;
Downers Grove, IL;
Pittsburgh, PA; and Cleveland, OH, and operates in an on-site model, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

PNC is an in-office company that fosters a supportive culture where employees can thrive and achieve balance. We encourage candidates to connect with their recruiter and hiring manager to understand workplace expectations and ensure the role aligns with their goals.

PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.

Job Description

* Designs and prepares timely, transparent, and succinct financial reports to enable informed decision-making by stakeholders. Collaborates with business unit leaders to produce timely and precise revenue, expense, and staffing forecasts. Develops strategic insights from data to enhance budget and forecast accuracy.

* Collaborates with managers on, and may lead, annual budget cycle and continuous monthly forecasting. Contributes to and may lead development of long term strategic plans. Provides and presents business leaders and executives with key financial forecasts, metric-driven performance dashboards, and strategic business insights.

* Performs on-demand analysis and generates custom reports to address specific business needs. Collaborates independently with the business on implementation and compliance of new accounting and regulatory standards.

* Facilitates audit, regulatory, and investor requests by providing timely and accurate information. Promptly identifies and addresses control matters; maintains sound control processes. May also contribute to risk review and challenge for assigned business.

* Cultivates partnerships with colleagues across departments to ensure alignment and shared success.

PNC Employees take pride in our reputation and to continue building upon that we expect our employees to be:

* Customer Focused - Knowledgeable of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions and able to leverage that information in creating customized customer solutions.

* Managing Risk - Assessing and effectively managing all of the risks associated with their business objectives and activities to ensure they adhere to and support PNC's Enterprise Risk Management Framework.

Qualifications

Successful candidates must demonstrate appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities for a role. Listed below are skills, competencies, work experience, education, and required certifications/licensures needed to be successful in this position.

Preferred Skills

Account Analysis, Accounting Research, Decision Making, Finance Strategy, Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting and Analysis, People Management, Results-Oriented

Competencies

Accuracy and Attention to Detail, Budgeting, Business Analytics, Decision Making and Critical Thinking, Effective Communications, Finance and Accounting, Financial Analysis, Institutional Finance,…