Financial Analyst I

Midland States Bancorp, Inc•Effingham, IL

38d•$22 - $26

About The Position

As a member of the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team, this position is responsible for assisting and maintaining the budget/forecasting and financial reporting system (Axiom) of the bank. Additionally, this position will prepare analysis of financial data for all aspects of the bank, including budgeting and forecasting.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
3-5 years experience, preferably Budget/Management Reporting system experience in a banking environment.
Superb communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to interact with all levels of management.
Excellent analytical skills.

Responsibilities

Assist with the monthly earnings process and financial variance analysis.
Assist with the development, implementation, and ongoing coordination of the quarterly forecast and budgeting process.
Assist in the ongoing evaluation and analysis of operating business units using financial analysis and modeling tools including general ledger research.
Assist with the production of monthly, quarterly and year-end management reports including ad hoc reports as requested by management.
Assist in the performance and provide backup of the company wide Management Reporting and Budgeting/Forecasting system, including but not limited to: Data integration from multiple sources including the core and warehouse Report Writing User Administration Update system with new releases Maintain system security to the users
Support the quarterly rolling forecast and the annual forecast budget
Assist with the development, implementation, and maintenance of the internal reporting structure.
Work on activities and projects with others inside and outside of the Finance department; may lead small projects and coordinate resources.
The role requires occasional travel for training and team meetings, and willingness to travel periodically, to locations within market as needed.
May require work in a Midland office to ensure collaboration and support of internal and external customers.
Maintain compliance with all applicable regulations including, but not limited to, the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA).
Other duties as assigned.