Finance Manager - Commercial Banking

Position Summary

Senior Finance Manager executes bank strategy and operational goals through management of the Commercial Banking Division, such as budgeting & forecasting, trend analysis, pricing & profitability modeling & analytics, capital management, acquisition/divestiture scenario modeling, or financing & investment alternatives. Responsible for and overseeing the application of policies and procedures to ensure the Commercial Banking division meets all regulatory requirements.

• Manage all aspects of the Commercial Banking Division of financial responsibility, providing recommendations and executing initiatives to achieve strategic financial results.
• Conduct complex analysis as it applies to the Commercial Banking Division.
• Focus on one or more areas, such as budgeting & forecasting, trend analysis, pricing & profitability modeling & analytics, capital management, acquisition/divestiture scenario modeling, or financing & investment alternatives.
• Provide financial expertise to assist in the development and completion of projects and initiatives.
• Analyze financial performance, identify trends, and communicate findings to business leaders, offering actionable recommendations for performance optimization.
• Actively participate in cross‑functional teams to ensure financial considerations are integrated into various business projects and initiatives.
• Develop and maintain financial models to assess the impact of business initiatives, ensuring alignment with overall organizational goals.
• Develop specialized analytical tools for project or ongoing use and develop conclusions and courses of action to rectify discrepancies and analyses.
• Present reports and analysis to executive level management and auditors.
• Ensure all departmental documents and activities are performed in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Education:
  
  BS/BA Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or a related field.
• Experience:
  
  8+ years in Finance, with 5+ years in specific financial area of responsibility;
  Banking experience required.
• Reading & Writing:
  Ability to read, write, and comprehend instructions, procedures, business correspondence, reports, and memorandums.
• Analytical
  
  Skills:
  
  In‑depth knowledge of financial analysis, financial model‑building and interpretive statistics; practical knowledge of financial analysis techniques and methodologies.
• Project Management:
  Ability to plan, develop, lead, and execute projects; manage competing priorities effectively.
• Communication:
  Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, and consultative skills.
• Computer
  
  Skills:
  
  MS Office, expert proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI or other visualization experience.
• Other:
  Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize and organize, strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
  None.

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