Financial Reporting & Projects Analyst

U.S. Bank • Minneapolis, MN

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The FP&A Analyst, Reporting & Process Enhancement, supports the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of financial reporting, management dashboards, and planning processes. This role partners with Finance, Accounting, and business stakeholders to enhance reporting capabilities, streamline manual processes, and improve the delivery of financial insights. The ideal candidate is analytically curious, detail-oriented, and interested in leveraging technology and process improvement techniques to make financial reporting more efficient, accurate, and impactful.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience
• Typically two or more years of related experience
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and Power Point skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with data visualization and dashboard development using Power BI, Tableau, or other business intelligence tools
• Familiarity with financial systems such as SAP, Oracle, Workday, or similar platforms.
• Understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting concepts.
• Exposure to process improvement methodologies or automation tools.

Responsibilities

• Prepare recurring management reports, financial dashboards, and performance scorecards.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting processes.
• Maintain reporting packages used by senior management and business leaders.
• Gather, validate, and reconcile financial data from multiple systems and sources.
• Assist in the creation of visualizations and reporting tools that improve understanding of financial results and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Evaluate existing reports to identify opportunities for simplification, standardization, and automation.
• Recommend improvements to report layouts, data presentation, and business metrics.
• Document reporting requirements and assist in translating business needs into reporting solutions.
• Help eliminate redundant reports and reduce manual spreadsheet-based processes.
• Participate in projects focused on improving financial reporting and planning processes.
• Support automation initiatives using reporting tools, databases, and business intelligence platforms.
• Test and validate reporting enhancements to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Develop and maintain process documentation and user procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, controls, and data quality.
• Partner with Finance, Accounting, and business teams to understand reporting needs.
• Respond to ad hoc reporting and analysis requests.
• Provide support and training to users of financial reports and dashboards.
• Demonstrate strong customer service and responsiveness to stakeholder inquiries.

Benefits

• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
• Basic term and optional term life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Pregnancy disability and parental leave
• 401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan
• Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)
• Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities
• Adoption assistance
• Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law

What This Job Offers

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