Business Finance Partner

• Work closely with Executive Leadership from a revenue-producing Line of Business to drive growth through business analysis and provide financial and decision support
• Create and present materials for monthly and quarterly business unit reviews
• Explain variances to budget/forecast and clarify profitability reporting
• Update and maintain Risks & Opportunities for the budget/forecast
• Analyze or create production and budget metrics impacting the income statement and balance sheet
• Lead creation of the annual budget and subsequent forecasts, including data gathering and preparation of exhibits for senior leadership
• Support the assigned Line of Business through business case development and post-implementation review
• Create KPIs and Metrics that Matter with the Line of Business
• Maintain and complete a monthly package for the assigned Line of Business
• Maintain and create process documentation for the Business Finance team
• Support development and documentation of the Line of Business strategic plan
• Collaborate with Business Partners in Finance, HR, and other functions
• Provide guidance for quarterly earnings, analyst calls, and Board of Directors meetings
• Perform ad-hoc analysis
• Ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations
• Complete other duties and special projects as requested by management
• Abide by safety and loss prevention rules, perform tasks safely, and report injuries

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related degree
• 6–8 years of Accounting and Finance related work experience
• 6–8 years of Banking Experience
• 6–8 years of Analytics and Reporting
• 6–8 years of Budgeting and Forecasting
• Ability to establish effective working relationships among team members and participate in solving problems and making decisions
• Ability to present and express ideas and information clearly and concisely, orally or in writing
• Ability to actively listen and facilitate the open exchange of ideas and information
• Ability to establish courses of action, track work progress, and effectively use time and information
• Ability to make sound decisions using perceptive and analytical processes and good judgment
• Ability to comply with Northwest's policies and procedures and Federal/State regulations
• Ability to navigate Microsoft Office Software, computer applications, and department-specific software
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to work with on-site equipment

Demonstrates expertise in Budgeting and Forecasting, Financial Analysis, and Business Case Development, while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive strategic initiatives and ensure compliance with regulations.

• Budgeting
• Forecasting
• Financial Analysis
• Business Case Development
• Analytics and Reporting

• Accounting
• Finance
• Budgeting
• Forecasting
• Analytics
• Reporting
• KPI Development
• Decision Support
• Risk Management
• Process Documentation

• Effective Communication
• Team Collaboration
• Problem Solving
• Active Listening
• Decision Making

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
• Bachelor's Degree in Finance

• Revenue Growth
• Profitability Reporting
• Compliance
• Strategic Planning
• Business Unit Reviews

• Microsoft Office Software
• Department-Specific Software