Finance Lead - Capital Markets

PNC•Pittsburgh, PA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Finance Lead is part of PNC’s Commercial and Institutional Banking (C&IB) Finance organization, supporting the Capital Markets segment. The role is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and combines recurring monthly and quarterly reporting with project work, technical accounting research, product business-case development, and leadership of initiatives and special requests from business partners and Capital Markets leadership. The role designs and leads financial reporting and planning that enables informed decision-making. It produces forecasts, strategic insights, custom analyses, and presentations for business leaders and executives, and serves as a senior expert for the team. The position also supports implementation and compliance with accounting and regulatory standards, audit and regulatory requests, and sound control processes. The role requires close collaboration across the business and Finance, strong executive communication, and the ability to lead projects or work independently.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree; a comparable combination of education, job-specific certifications, and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
At least 5 years of industry-relevant experience typically required for roles at this level.
Strong working knowledge of general accounting, financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, financial analysis, and management accounting concepts.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Experience using technology platforms to support financial reporting, research, and analysis.
Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex subjects clearly to management and business partners.
Detail-oriented, with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to use technology, contacts, and deductive reasoning to resolve reporting requests.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with rapidly changing needs.
High degree of independent thinking, process leadership, and ability to build trusted relationships with line-of-business partners and across C&IB Finance.
Ability to lead a small team or independently plan and conduct non-routine financial analyses or projects.
Ability to assess and manage risks in alignment with PNC’s Enterprise Risk Management Framework.
Employment visa sponsorship and STEM OPT participation are not provided for this position.

Nice To Haves

Solid understanding of the banking balance sheet and the Capital Markets business.
Experience with Hyperion Essbase, Oracle ERP, and data analytics.
Insightful curiosity and willingness to constructively challenge information to ensure it is accurate and meaningful.
Preferred skills include account analysis, accounting research, decision making, finance strategy, financial accounting, financial reporting and analysis, people management, and results orientation.
No certification or license is required.

Responsibilities

Contribute to monthly and quarterly reporting, key initiatives, ad hoc analyses, and accounting research for the Capital Markets finance team.
Partner with team members, line-of-business leaders, Finance experts, and Information Technology to deliver accurate and insightful analyses.
Lead advanced planning, analysis, solution development, and presentations for complex strategic initiatives, ensuring the quality and accuracy of data.
Analyze key initiatives, recommend solutions, and develop structured presentations of findings and recommendations for decision makers.
Collaborate with the line of business to implement recommended strategic solutions.
Lead the review and analysis of complex transactions and communicate their implications to senior management.
Provide expertise on internal control processes and management financial reporting for Finance and business partners.
Lead team members on key projects and process-enhancement implementations.
Design and lead timely, transparent, and succinct financial reports to support stakeholder decision-making.
Collaborate with business unit leaders on revenue, expense, and staffing forecasts; develop strategic insights to improve budget and forecast accuracy.
Lead the annual budget cycle, continuous monthly forecasting, and development of long-term strategic plans.
Present forecasts, performance dashboards, and strategic business insights to business leaders and executives.
Perform on-demand analyses and produce custom reports for business needs.
Work independently with the business on implementation and compliance of new accounting and regulatory standards.
Facilitate audit, regulatory, and investor requests by providing timely and accurate information; may communicate directly with external constituents.
Identify and address control matters promptly, maintain sound control processes, and contribute to risk review and challenge for assigned business.
Build partnerships across departments, communicate with senior leaders, and influence colleagues across organizational levels.

Benefits

Medical and prescription drug coverage, with a Health Savings Account feature, for eligible employees.
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 and elder care.
Adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursement.
Educational assistance, including select fully paid programs.
Wellness program with financial incentives.
Maternity and/or parental leave, depending on eligibility.
Up to 11 paid holidays each year, depending on eligibility.
9 occasional absence days each year, unless otherwise required by law, depending on eligibility.
15 to 25 vacation days each year based on career level and years of service, depending on eligibility.