Finance Director

Citizens Financial Group • Philadelphia, PA

5d

About The Position

In this role at Citizens, you’ll experience new things, create new opportunities, think beyond your role, and make an impact. As the Finance Director , you will support a business manager in one of Citizens’ lines of business and will be responsible for the development and implementation of the financial and operational plans to support a complex (or smaller, related) business unit(s). You will have responsibility for all financial matters of the assigned business unit(s) and will manage a staff. Generally, the Finance Director role will support a complex business area or multiple related smaller business areas. You’re made ready for a fulfilling career with exciting new challenges and opportunities to stretch yourself! Primary responsibilities include Work closely with business unit Manager as well as Leadership team in development and implementation of business unit strategy. Oversee all aspects of Financial management for the assigned business unit including month end close as well as planning and forecasting. Closely monitor results of the assigned business unit and proactively work to identify risks and opportunities which are then communicated to management in a concise manner. Apply a comprehensive understanding of metrics to provide value added analysis and high impact recommendations to Management. Reinforce a strong accounting control environment that is in compliance with company policies and procedures. Provide strategic accounting advice to the assigned Leadership team. Encourage smart risk taking and innovative thinking. Ensure business deliverables have a big impact on outcomes and are aligned with overall strategy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Demonstrated progressive finance experience in banking or financial services
• Deep expertise in deposit strategy, NII economics, ALM/Treasury, and pricing
• Strong understanding of FTP, liquidity frameworks, and balance sheet management
• Exceptional executive communication and leadership skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience leading deposit finance at a large bank
• advanced degree or CFA/CPA

Responsibilities

• Work closely with business unit Manager as well as Leadership team in development and implementation of business unit strategy.
• Oversee all aspects of Financial management for the assigned business unit including month end close as well as planning and forecasting.
• Closely monitor results of the assigned business unit and proactively work to identify risks and opportunities which are then communicated to management in a concise manner.
• Apply a comprehensive understanding of metrics to provide value added analysis and high impact recommendations to Management.
• Reinforce a strong accounting control environment that is in compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Provide strategic accounting advice to the assigned Leadership team.
• Encourage smart risk taking and innovative thinking.
• Ensure business deliverables have a big impact on outcomes and are aligned with overall strategy.

What This Job Offers

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