Finance Associate Senior

PNC • Pittsburgh, PA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

At PNC, our people are our greatest differentiator and competitive advantage in the markets we serve. We are all united in delivering the best experience for our customers. We work together each day to foster an inclusive workplace culture where all of our employees feel respected, valued and have an opportunity to contribute to the company’s success. As a Senior Finance Associate within PNC's Retail Finance organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA.

This role is responsible for delivering comprehensive financial reporting, planning, and analysis for the Business Banking segment. Key responsibilities include preparing monthly reporting packages, flash reports, forecasts, quarterly business reviews, budget cycles, strategic plan inputs, and ad hoc financial analyses. The Sr. Finance Associate will also handle monthly journal entries, maintain financial hierarchies and CAT tables, support CIP reviews and certifications, and perform continuous financial analysis to support both routine operations and project related funding/benefit evaluation.

The position offers full exposure to the Business Banking P&L and Balance Sheet, including sales performance, lending results, headcount and salary monitoring, discretionary expenses, and non credit loss trends. The role requires close partnership with business leaders who rely heavily on Finance for insights and decision support.

A successful candidate will have strong analytical capabilities, a willingness to dive into details, and the confidence to ask probing questions and communicate findings clearly. Proficiency in Excel, Hyperion/SmartView, and PeopleSoft is required, with advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills strongly preferred. The role fits someone who is driven, detail oriented, highly organized, and eager to learn new systems and processes in a dynamic financial environment.
PNC is an in-office company that fosters a supportive culture where employees can thrive and achieve balance. We encourage candidates to connect with their recruiter and hiring manager to understand workplace expectations and ensure the role aligns with their goals.
PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.

Requirements

• Roles at this level typically require a university / college degree, with 3+ years of relevant / direct industry experience.
• Certifications are often desired.
• In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job specific certification(s), and experience (including military service) may be considered.

Nice To Haves

• Account Analysis
• Accounting Research
• Decision Making
• Finance Strategy
• Financial Accounting
• Financial Reporting and Analysis
• People Management
• Results-Oriented

Responsibilities

• Designs and prepares timely, transparent, and succinct financial reports to enable informed decision-making by stakeholders.
• Collaborates with business unit leaders to produce timely and precise revenue, expense, and staffing forecasts. Develops strategic insights from data to enhance budget and forecast accuracy.
• Collaborates with managers on, and may lead, annual budget cycle and continuous monthly forecasting. Contributes to and may lead development of long term strategic plans. Provides and presents business leaders and executives with key financial forecasts, metric-driven performance dashboards, and strategic business insights.
• Performs on-demand analysis and generates custom reports to address specific business needs. Collaborates independently with the business on implementation and compliance of new accounting and regulatory standards.
• Facilitates audit, regulatory, and investor requests by providing timely and accurate information. Promptly identifies and addresses control matters; maintains sound control processes. May also contribute to risk review and challenge for assigned business.
• Cultivates partnerships with colleagues across departments to ensure alignment and shared success.

Benefits

• PNC offers a comprehensive range of benefits to help meet your needs now and in the future.
• Depending on your eligibility, options for full-time employees include: medical/prescription drug coverage (with a Health Savings Account feature), dental and vision options; employee and spouse/child life insurance; short and long-term disability protection; 401(k) with PNC match, pension and stock purchase plans; dependent care reimbursement account; back-up child/elder care; adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursement; educational assistance, including select programs fully paid; a robust wellness program with financial incentives.
• In addition, PNC generally provides the following paid time off, depending on your eligibility: maternity and/or parental leave; up to 11 paid holidays each year; 9 occasional absence days each year, unless otherwise required by law; between 15 to 25 vacation days each year, depending on career level; and years of service.
• To learn more about these and other programs, including benefits for full time and part-time employees, visit pncthrive.com.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees