Financial Analyst

CoBank • Greenwood Village, CO

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Financial Analyst supports the Lead Financial Analyst with financial analysis, reporting, and ad hoc analysis. The role conducts financial research and analysis using established methods and procedures to provide accurate financial data for determining, tracking, and realizing the bank’s financial objectives. The analyst supports monthly analysis and the annual budgeting process.

The position prepares reports and analysis for financial reporting, segment analysis, budget development, and profitability trends. It validates loan and leasing data, performs reconciliations, researches discrepancies, and coordinates with loan operations and leasing teams to support accurate and timely reporting. The analyst also maintains business information and reporting, identifies business trends, provides profitability and project reports to management, maintains desk procedures, monitors relevant industry conditions, and participates in special projects.

CoBank is a cooperative bank serving agriculture, rural infrastructure, and rural communities. The role requires occasional travel. The advertised base pay range is $66,500–$76,100, with eligibility for a discretionary annual incentive program.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• At least 1 year of relevant experience in accounting, finance, or Farm Credit banking.
• Authorization to work for any employer in the United States; the employer is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in management accounting or treasury-related work.

Responsibilities

• Prepare complex financial reports and analyses supporting financial reporting, segment analysis, budget development, and profitability-related trend analysis.
• Support the Lead Analyst in monthly reviews and analysis to ensure reported information is accurate and budget-to-actual variances are resolved promptly.
• Validate loan and leasing data from source systems for completeness, accuracy, and reliability in support of internal and external commitment exposure reporting.
• Perform pre-month and month-end reconciliations; research and resolve data discrepancies across systems; communicate with loan operations and leasing teams about potential downstream reporting issues and reporting deadlines.
• Support preparation and maintenance of information used by divisions to evaluate business conditions; identify key metrics and indicators of business trends; develop ad hoc reporting and analysis as needed.
• Conduct technical research and analysis to provide financial data and advice for determining, tracking, and realizing bank financial objectives.
• Provide management with timely and accurate profitability accounting reports and project reports, applying allocation methodologies as appropriate.
• Perform standard monthly business processes, including maintaining desk procedures.
• Maintain knowledge of industry conditions and trends that could affect the bank.
• Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Vacation, paid sick days, and paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage; disability, AD&D, and life insurance.
• Associate training and development through CoBank University.
• Tuition reimbursement for higher education.
• 401(k) matching up to 6%, an additional 3% non-elective contribution, and student loan match.
• Community-impact opportunities, including United Way Angel Day, Volunteer Day, and Associate Directed Contribution.
• Associate Resource Groups.
• GEM awards recognition program.
• Eligibility for a discretionary annual incentive program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level