Senior Analyst - Corporate FP&A

Ally Bank•Charlotte, NC

About The Position

This position is responsible for aspects of the annual budget and monthly forecast updates, reporting and variance analysis of monthly and quarterly results, strategic scenario planning, and other business analysis. The role manages and improves planning and analysis processes and models for revenue, expense, and balance-sheet items; develops financial models to support changing business needs; and works with business leaders and budget owners to develop assumptions and financial performance metrics. The analyst interprets financial and operational data, communicates its connection to business performance, prepares management review materials, and drives audit compliance in assigned areas. The role also contributes to ad hoc analytical projects and collaborates with Finance, Risk, Treasury, and other partners to support enterprise objectives.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience; previous work experience in Finance or a related field is preferred.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; minimum qualifications also list a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
Experience with enterprise financial planning and analysis tools.
Advanced MS Excel skills, including pivot tables, V-lookups, formulas, and IF/THEN analysis, and MS PowerPoint skills.
Strong understanding of financial statement fundamentals, including income statement and balance-sheet analysis.
Proven ability to drive results with minimal ongoing direction.
Proven ability to influence decisions using analytics and financial models.
Attention to detail while maintaining an appropriate level of focus to deliver requirements.
Energetic, inquisitive, quick to learn, and able to take initiative.
Ability to work in a complex matrix organization and operate amid ambiguity.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Previous work experience in Finance or a related field.

Responsibilities

Manage and improve processes and models for planning and analyzing revenue, expense, and balance-sheet items.
Develop new or enhanced financial models to support changing business needs.
Partner with business leaders and budget owners to develop key assumptions and financial performance metrics from the bottom up.
Interpret financial and operational data and communicate how it relates to business performance.
Create and update management review materials, including business plan and forecast update decks.
Drive audit compliance within assigned areas.
Contribute to ad hoc analytical projects within and beyond the primary area of focus.
Collaborate with Finance, Risk, Treasury, and other partners to meet enterprise objectives.

Benefits

Paid time off starting at 20 days, 11 paid holidays, and 8 hours of annual volunteer time off; amounts are prorated and programs vary by status and management level.
401(k) retirement savings plan with matching and company contributions.
Student loan pay-down and 529 educational savings assistance programs.
Tuition reimbursement.
Employee stock purchase plan.
Access to a financial learning center and financial coaches.
Medical, dental, vision, and insurance options, including life and disability insurance.
Health Savings Account with employer contributions and Healthcare FSA.
Critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance.
Total well-being program supporting physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being.
Adoption, surrogacy, and fertility assistance.
Paid parental and caregiver leave.
Dependent Day Care FSA, backup child and adult/elder care days, and childcare discounts.
Employee Assistance Program.
Subsidized and discounted Weight Watchers program and other employee discount programs.
Depending on the role, potential travel allowances, relocation assistance, signing bonus, and/or equity.
Annual incentive plan eligibility.