Financial Planning & Analysis/Senior Analyst

Bank of Hawaii • Honolulu, HI

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About The Position

As an Individual Contributor, this role performs financial planning and analysis activities, including financial reporting, forecasting, and analysis, to support business decision-making. Depending on experience and level, this role ranges from executing core analytical processes to leading financial planning efforts and serving as a strategic partner to business units. The position contributes to interpreting financial results, identifying trends and risks, and delivering insights that inform operational and financial decisions. More experienced incumbents operate with increased independence, lead planning processes, and provide recommendations that influence business outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited institution in finance, accounting or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 1 – 2 years of work experience in accounting, finance or related field.
• Demonstrated proficiency and expertise with personal computers and Microsoft applications (Outlook, Word, Excel and Power Point).
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills, including presentation skills.
• Must be analytical, detail oriented and organized.
• Must be able to meet deadlines and handle multiple priorities.
• Able to work flexible hours including holidays, weekends and evenings as needed or assigned.

Nice To Haves

• Financial reporting experience preferred.
• Banking or financial services industry preferred.
• Knowledge of or ability to use bank systems and software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, develops, and analyzes financial and management reports, explaining key variances and performance drivers, and delivering insights to support business decisions. At more advanced levels, leads reporting efforts and provides recommendations to improve financial performance.
• Supports and progressively leads components of forecasting and budgeting processes, ensuring alignment with business objectives and financial strategies. More senior levels facilitate planning processes and help define assumptions, risks, and opportunities.
• Interprets financial data to identify trends, anomalies, and performance risks, and communicates findings clearly to stakeholders. Applies increasingly complex analysis and develops actionable recommendations at higher levels.
• Analyzes data sets to evaluate financial performance and operational drivers. At more advanced levels, conducts in-depth analysis and develops financial models to assess risks, opportunities, and business scenarios.
• Maintains and enhances financial data integrity, reporting tools, and analytical methodologies. Identifies opportunities to improve accuracy, efficiency, and scalability of financial processes.
• Collaborates with business unit managers to provide financial insights, respond to ad hoc requests, and support decision-making. At higher levels, serves as a trusted advisor and influences business outcomes through analysis and recommendations.
• Performs other responsibilities and duties as assigned.
• Ensures (or assists with ensuring) compliance with applicable laws, regulations, regulatory requirements and Bank policies and procedures, including but not limited to those related to Fair Banking, Anti-Money Laundering laws and regulations, Bank Secrecy Act and USA PATRIOT Act.

Benefits

• Delivering exceptional customer experiences is at the heart of what we do at Bank of Hawaii. We listen, understand and deliver what our customers need to help them build a better tomorrow.

What This Job Offers

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