Senior Financial Analyst - FP&A (Hybrid)

This is a hybrid role, with the expectation that time working will regularly take place inside and outside of a company office.

This position is the senior level analyst in financial reporting and analysis for the business unit. Serves as an analytic resource for assigned systems, products, or business units by providing advanced support. Recommends improvements to current procedures, plans, and controls to achieve financial objectives, and assists in implementing recommended enhancements. May provide oversight for the work group through knowledge in the area of specialization.

• Data Analysis - Sources, compiles, and interprets data. Performs complex data analysis, effectively communicating and directing analysis output.
• Reporting - Produces reports based on data analysis, company trends, and financial processes. Conveys patterns, problems, and areas of improvement. Conducts other internal reporting projects as needed. May develop process enhancements based on reporting.
• Business Support - Provides advanced support to management, associates, and other key groups via analysis output and financial expertise. Directs information and process updates across systems. Serves as an analytics resource to wider organization or business units, offering guidance and participating in strategic initiatives. May prepare documentation, presentations, or other materials for business purposes.
• Financial Support - Tracks performance across assigned systems, products, or business units, and identifies issues limiting potential gains. Recommends workflow changes to achieve financial goals or minimize financial impact. Assists management in implementing recommended changes, and in ensuring compliance.
• Peer Leadership - Assists management with the onboarding and training of new staff. Mentors less experienced staff, including review of daily output and coaching.

Bachelor's Degree and 6 years of experience in Finance or Analytics OR High School Diploma or GED and 10 years of experience in Finance or Analytics

Preferred Qualifications:

• FP&A specific experience in the financial services industry
• 6+ years of experience in finance, including development and/or direct management of driver-based forecasting.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Data & Analytics skills and experience to query, aggregate, validate, and summarize data accurately. Experience with Hyperion Essbase preferred
• Strong work ethic, ability to work independently with limited management supervision
• Attention to detail in applying organization's accounting policies and procedures
• Ability to complete assigned responsibilities as a team and engage with business partners with a friendly, service-oriented attitude
• Ability to communicate clearly and work effectively in a complex work environment, including interacting well with increasingly senior partners and a wide variety of groups (financial planning & analysis team, and accounting teams)
• Strong organization, written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence key stakeholders and speak about financials in an accessible style
• Working knowledge of PowerPoint and Word
• Understanding of financial statements, accounting procedures, internal and external reporting and variance analysis
• Understanding of project accounting and project financial reporting
• Ability to handle several different responsibilities at the same time without loss of productivity or quality

Benefits are an integral part of total rewards and First Citizens Bank is committed to providing a competitive, thoughtfully designed and quality benefits program to meet the needs of our associates. More information can be found at https://jobs.firstcitizens.com/benefits.