Financial Analyst - Enterprise Initiative Support

Regions Bank•Atlanta, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst is responsible for all areas of financial and management reporting, planning and analysis. This role develops, updates, and maintains complex models to budget, forecast, analyze, and report financial data. It involves developing and performing monthly detailed financial analysis, including advanced financial modeling and monitoring business results and their impact on the bottom line. The analyst focuses on resolving complex problems where expertise is required to interpret against policies, guidelines, or processes. They maintain full ownership for one or more processes, reports, procedures, or products, and may be considered an analytical or procedural expert. This role drives the provision of timely, accurate, and reliable financial management information and the running and enhancement of reporting systems. It includes completing regular and ad-hoc reporting, business reviews, and preparing key presentations and special projects. The analyst prepares and presents financial analysis to influence management decisions and may supervise day-to-day work of junior-level employees without a formal management role. The Project Analyst supports the successful planning, execution, and delivery of projects by providing data-driven insights, tracking performance, and enhancing project controls. This role works closely with project managers, finance, and cross-functional teams to analyze project metrics, identify risks, and ensure projects stay aligned with schedules, budgets, and objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a directly related field
Five (5) years of experience with management reporting or financial analysis
Proficient in Microsoft Office Products Suite, particularly Excel
Strong communication skills
Analytical thinking and data interpretation
Stakeholder communication and collaboration
Time management and multitasking
Problem identification and resolution
Process improvement mindset
Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Essbase Financial Reporting tool or similar
Experience with Bank Planning and Reporting
Presentation skills
Problem solving skills
Report development

Responsibilities

Develops, updates, and maintains complex models to budget, forecast, analyze, and report financial data
Develops and performs monthly detailed financial analysis including advanced financial modeling and monitoring business results and impact to bottom line
Focuses on resolution of complex problems where expertise is required to interpret against policies, guidelines, or processes
Maintains full ownership for one or more processes, reports, procedures, or products, and may also be considered analytical or procedural expert
Drives the provision of timely, accurate, and reliable financial management information and the running and enhancement of reporting systems which facilitate the production of this management information
Completes regular and ad-hoc reporting and business reviews as well as the preparation of key presentations and special projects as required
Prepares and presents financial analysis to influence management decisions
May supervise day-to-day work of junior level employees but will not typically have formal management role
Support project planning activities, including schedules, resource plans, and milestones
Track project performance related to scope, timeline, cost, and quality
Collect, analyze, and interpret project data to identify trends, risks, and variances
Prepare regular project status reports, dashboards, and presentations for stakeholders
Assist with budget tracking, forecasting, and cost variance analysis
Maintain project documentation, governance artifacts, and reporting tools
Support change management, issue tracking, and risk mitigation activities
Collaborate with project managers and functional teams to improve project outcomes
Ensure adherence to project management standards, methodologies, and best practices
Support continuous improvement of project processes and reporting