Assistant Vice President, Finance

Continental Finance Company•Wilmington, DE

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Assistant Vice President of Finance will play a key leadership role in supporting product integration and strategic growth initiatives with Grand Bank, including the evaluation, forecasting, profitability analysis, and long-range planning of credit card, mortgage, and home equity products. This individual will partner closely with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to support internal and external stakeholders, drive data-driven business decisions, and identify opportunities for growth and operational efficiency. This position reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer and serves as a strategic finance partner supporting the integration of Grand Bank products and Continental Finance Company's long-term growth objectives. This role will help shape the financial framework for an integrated lending platform by developing financial and corporate planning models that support product expansion, profitability optimization, and enterprise-wide strategic initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field required.
5+ years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), corporate finance, banking, consumer lending, or a related financial services environment.
Experience supporting strategic initiatives, portfolio conversions, strategic partnerships, enterprise transformations, or new business/product launches.
Experience developing long-range planning, profitability, and forecasting models for consumer lending products, including credit cards, mortgages, and home equity loans
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including VBA, financial modeling, scenario analysis, and automation of reporting processes.
Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
Ability to translate complex financial data into actionable business insights, financial metrics, KRI’s, and KPI’s.
Experience presenting financial analyses, strategic recommendations, and business cases to senior leadership and executive stakeholders.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and lead cross-functional initiatives in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to influence decisions across business functions and levels of management.
Self-directed, highly motivated, and capable of working independently while collaborating effectively across teams.

Nice To Haves

MBA, CPA, CFA, or other relevant advanced designation preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as the finance lead supporting product integration and strategic growth initiatives between Continental Finance Company and Grand Bank.
Develop, maintain, and enhance financial and corporate planning models that evaluate the financial impact, profitability, capital requirements, and strategic value of Grand Bank product offerings and integration opportunities.
Partner with the CFO and senior leadership team to support strategic planning, business development, and enterprise growth initiatives involving Grand Bank.
Build and maintain financial models using historical data and industry-related operating metrics to develop forecasts and support business decision-making.
Develop long-range planning, forecasting, and profitability models covering credit card, mortgage, home equity, and other banking products as applicable.
Perform scenario analysis, sensitivity analysis, and strategic planning to support product integration, portfolio growth, and business expansion initiatives.
Evaluate growth opportunities, capital requirements, and strategic implications associated with new products, partnerships, and business initiatives.
Partner with executive leadership and cross-functional teams, including Product, Operations, Risk, Marketing, Accounting, and Treasury, to develop forecasts, business cases, and long-range plans.
Analyze key financial and non-financial risks and recommend mitigation strategies to support sound business decisions.
Communicate data-driven insights through financial analysis, reporting, presentations, dashboards, and data visualization.
Prepare financial analyses, management reporting packages, and forecasting assumptions while monitoring economic, industry, and competitive trends.
Prepare model validation analyses, credit committee materials, and executive presentations to evaluate credit risk and financial performance.
Evaluate unit economics and collaborate with Marketing and Product teams to support product development, pricing strategies, and portfolio growth.
Conduct research, due diligence, and financial analysis related to product integration initiatives, strategic partnerships, new product offerings, and enterprise growth opportunities.
Present financial analyses, business cases, and strategic recommendations to executive leadership and key stakeholders.
Perform other duties as assigned.