Senior Finance Specialist - Strategy & Planning

PNC•Pittsburgh, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At PNC, our people are our greatest differentiator and competitive advantage in the markets we serve. We are all united in delivering the best experience for our customers. We work together each day to foster an inclusive workplace culture where all of our employees feel respected, valued and have an opportunity to contribute to the company’s success. As a Senior Finance Associate within PNC's Mergers & Acquisition organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA. This position leads the research, discovery, collection, and interpretation of business requirements. The role participates in the development and review of financial processes, procedures, workflow analytics, and reporting. Responsibilities include developing detailed written guidance for financial reporting and data changes needed to meet regulatory expectations, in close coordination with Technology and Line of Business partners. The role also engages external vendors, legal partners, and Line of Business subject matter experts to design and execute business processes that improve the accuracy of Part 148 regulatory reporting. Communicate with business stakeholders and technology teams to support moderately complex business requirements. Conduct gap analyses and facilitate future state business process modeling for clients. Develop and maintain processes for ongoing data collection and compliance, and support risk, audit, and regulatory reviews by providing timely and accurate information. Additional ad hoc responsibilities may include the development and maintenance of a regulatory reporting repository supporting multiple regulations. The role may also support Resolution Plan activities, including aggregation, drafting, and governance, as well as developing an understanding of bankruptcy and other actions required in a resolution scenario. Responsibilities may further include operational capabilities and assurance testing related to Resolution Plan requirements, development and implementation of testing frameworks (including frequency and key elements), and process formalization and governance framework support.

Requirements

Advanced knowledge of financial products and a bank’s balance sheet
Ability to build strong partnerships across departments to ensure alignment and shared success
Strong financial analysis skills
Excellent attention to detail
Ability to drive initiatives from concept through execution
Strong consensus building and collaboration skills
Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to work on unstructured projects and create new processes
Strong written communication skills
Roles at this level typically require a university / college degree, with 3+ years of relevant / direct industry experience.
In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job specific certification(s), and experience (including military service) may be considered.

Nice To Haves

Account Analysis
Accounting Research
Decision Making
Finance Strategy
Financial Accounting
Financial Reporting and Analysis
People Management
Results-Oriented Competencies
Accuracy and Attention to Detail
Budgeting
Business Analytics
Decision Making and Critical Thinking
Effective Communications
Finance and Accounting
Financial Analysis
Institutional Finance
Managing Expenses And Finances
Certifications are often desired.

Responsibilities

Designs and prepares timely, transparent, and succinct financial reports to enable informed decision-making by stakeholders.
Collaborates with business unit leaders to produce timely and precise revenue, expense, and staffing forecasts.
Develops strategic insights from data to enhance budget and forecast accuracy.
Collaborates with managers on, and may lead, annual budget cycle and continuous monthly forecasting.
Contributes to and may lead development of long term strategic plans.
Provides and presents business leaders and executives with key financial forecasts, metric-driven performance dashboards, and strategic business insights.
Performs on-demand analysis and generates custom reports to address specific business needs.
Collaborates independently with the business on implementation and compliance of new accounting and regulatory standards.
Facilitates audit, regulatory, and investor requests by providing timely and accurate information.
Promptly identifies and addresses control matters; maintains sound control processes.
May also contribute to risk review and challenge for assigned business.
Cultivates partnerships with colleagues across departments to ensure alignment and shared success.

Benefits

medical/prescription drug coverage (with a Health Savings Account feature)
dental and vision options
employee and spouse/child life insurance
short and long-term disability protection
401(k) with PNC match
pension and stock purchase plans
dependent care reimbursement account
back-up child/elder care
adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursement
educational assistance, including select programs fully paid
a robust wellness program with financial incentives
maternity and/or parental leave
up to 11 paid holidays each year
9 occasional absence days each year, unless otherwise required by law
between 15 to 25 vacation days each year, depending on career level; and years of service.