Financial Analyst ~ Boston

Brookline Bancorp, Inc.•Boston, MA

75d•Onsite

About The Position

We are currently seeking a Financial Analyst to join the team in our Back Bay office. This role will support the Financial Reporting team within the Company's Corporate Finance and Accounting group, this position offers many opportunities related to internal and external SEC and banking regulatory reporting. Principal Duties and Responsibilities FP&A is a small team that serves as a financial and analytical hub between the core business units, corporate functions, investor relations and senior management. It covers a wide variety of responsibilities, such as budgeting and forecasting, evaluating capital allocation decisions, designing executive reporting, and analysis of new business opportunities. The FP&A Analyst supports the budgeting & forecasting processes and procedures utilizing the cloud-based Axiom Budgeting & Forecasting solution. The Analyst will assist in a variety of projects including learning the Axiom Planning & Budgeting system, developing reporting, managing analysis plan files, reviewing monthly performance results, crafting commentary to aid in decision support, and assisting senior management with forecasting growth opportunities and summarizing projected performance.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience is required
0-2 years applicable work experience.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
Ability to learn cloud-based planning and budgeting systems, specific Axiom (Strata Decision Technology) knowledge is a plus.
Demonstrates a high degree of professionalism, attention to detail, verbal and written communication, leadership potential, and teamwork.
A "problem solver" who can thrive in a rapidly changing environment with limited direct supervision.
Ability to balance changing priorities and deadlines

Nice To Haves

Ability to learn cloud-based planning and budgeting systems, specific Axiom (Strata Decision Technology) knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

Become the subject matter expert for the Axiom Budgeting & Forecasting system
Create and refresh data pulls out of Axiom to facilitate income-accretive, strategic decision-making
Assist VP FP&A in the development and maintenance of the institution's rolling multi-year budget and forecasting files, as well as the institution's financial strategic plan
Assist VP FP&A supporting the Operations/Executive/Administrative areas of the business implementing ongoing monthly and quarterly reporting, inclusive of product originations, profitability, and performance versus targets
Evaluate profitability of proposed initiatives and enhancements to internal processes via quantitative and qualitative analyses
Distill data into a finely crafted story to be presented to business partners and senior leadership on a periodic basis
Ensure compliance with all banking laws, rules, regulations, and prescribed policies/practices/procedures necessary to reduce risk and uphold ethical standards related to and required by one's duties