Senior Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis - Boston, MA or Wyomiissing, PA

Santander Bank • Boston, MA

305d • $56,250 - $97,500

About The Position

The Senior Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis is responsible for following procedures and practices, conducting or assisting in the documentation and research of basic financial analysis projects. This individual will assist in the day-to-day preparation of standardized reports for the team. This is a key role within the Finance systems team, supporting Management Control reporting and planning via provision of epm5 and epm7 systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience in Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, or equivalent field.
• 3-5 years of experience in financial planning, financial analysis, budgeting, or similar field.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Meticulous with ability to research, organize and analyze financial data.
• Ability to focus on details.
• Proficient data entry skills; Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of financial analysis and budgeting procedures.
• Ability to collaborate well with teams as well as independently.
• Strong people skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and projects according to stakeholder and departmental priorities.
• Experience with budgets, planning, and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the day-to-day preparation of financial planning, reporting, analytics, modeling, etc.
• Follows standardized operating procedures and practices, conducts, or assists in the documentation of simple financial analysis projects.
• Analyzes key data during the execution of organizational projects aimed at improving efficiency and/or increasing the Company's operating quality standards.
• Conducts research and analysis to provide management throughout the company with definitive financial data and advice for their use in setting and realizing profit objectives.
• Maintains financial statements and prepares special accounting reports for management or for regulatory agencies.
• Researches and evaluates financial alternatives, investments, or acquisition considerations.
• Recommends and implements enhancements to reporting processes.
• Research material variances and completes monthly management and budget variance reporting for assigned categories.
• Provides basic budget training and guidance to budget holders for assigned categories.
• Creates presentations, executive summaries, and ad-hoc analysis for senior management.
• Liaisons with other departments to access key business activity and information.
• Supports FP&A team on special projects, analysis, and ad-hoc reporting.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Credit Intermediation and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree