Director, Financial Analysis

CIBC • Chicago, IL

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Director, Financial Analysis partners with business lines and other functional groups to provide insight and analysis. Core responsibilities include measuring and assessing business performance, analyzing results and recommending improvements, providing strategic advice to senior management, and supporting the strategic planning and forecasting processes. The bank relies on this group to make better decisions, plan for the future, and effectively manage its balance sheet and overall business. At CIBC, the work environment is most optimal for thriving in the role, offering flexibility to manage work activities within a hybrid work arrangement where at least 3 days per week will be spent on-site in the Chicago office, while other days will be remote.

Requirements

• 8+ years of progressive finance experience, with significant exposure to corporate financial planning and analysis (FP&A) and reporting
• Strong understanding of financial statements and legal entity reporting
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and provide leadership and effective management of staff
• Able to prioritize and manage multiple requests, frequently working under tight time constraints
• Expertise in Excel
• Proficiency in Word and Powerpoint
• Proven experience supporting executive-level and board reporting

Nice To Haves

• Skills in other data tools such as Alteryx, Tableau, and PowerBI

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual planning process and quarterly forecasts for U.S. legal entity results
• Analyze financial performance and identify key drivers
• Deliver variance analysis with clear, actionable insights
• Full P&L and balance sheet ownership for reporting and forecasting U.S. legal entities including capital planning
• Develop and deliver high-quality materials for executive leadership and Board of Directors
• Translate complex financial data into clear, concise narratives (“storytelling”)
• Ensure consistency, accuracy, and timeliness of all reporting deliverables
• Monthly and quarterly reporting and variance analysis for legal entity results
• Redesign and modernize financial reporting packages to improve clarity, relevance, and usability
• Identify and implement automation opportunities across FP&A processes
• Streamline data flows, reduce manual effort, and enhance controls
• Document current processes
• Lead the monthly financial close meetings providing analysis during the close
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders across Finance
• Support ad hoc analysis and scenario modeling and needed
• Drive a culture of accountability and performance management

Benefits

• Competitive total rewards package
• Competitive salary
• Incentive pay
• Banking benefits
• Benefits program
• Vacation offering
• Wellbeing support
• MomentMakers (social, points-based recognition program)
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• Disability
• Other Insurance Plans
• Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave, Parental Leave and Vacation)
• Holidays
• 401(k)
• Purpose Day (a paid day off dedicated for you to use to invest in your growth and development)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees