FINANCIAL ANALYST SENIOR

Company: City National Bank
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: October 19, 2024

Job Description:

FINANCIAL ANALYST SENIOR

Please read the information in this job post thoroughly to understand exactly what is expected of potential candidates.

WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?
Works with the Group Finance Manager(s) to perform monthly financial reporting and performance analysis, develop quarterly financial forecasts, coordinate and prepare annual budgets, and perform ad hoc analysis and reporting, business case analyses, and other special projects.

What you will do

• Responsible for developing and maintaining monthly financial and other reports and performing various financial analyses on monthly financial performance for assigned businesses.
• Assist with the development of financial information, including developing inputs based on sound reasoning given competitive and economic conditions, as well as preparing presentations for management review.
• Assist with the coordination and development of annual business line budgets based on the Bank's and the business lines' strategic plans and prepare presentations for management review.
• Perform ad hoc analyses and reporting for a wide range of purposes, including financial and economic analysis, transfer pricing, cost accounting, business line compensation, among others.
• Position may be working in one or more of the following:
  Financial Management Roles:
  
  • Enterprise-wide annual planning and monthly forecasting/reporting efforts (includes bottom up/top-down planning, variance analysis, etc).
  • Key corporate financial models (includes enhancing existing forecasting models by increasing forecast accuracy, consolidating enterprise P&L across various functions).
  • Corporate financial guidance preparation (includes providing insights and analyses for guidance ranges).
  • Prepare Executive level presentations to senior management team and board of directors.
  • Executive critical, time sensitive ad-hoc projects and financial pro-forma, e.g. what-if scenario, sensitivity analysis, etc.
  • Proactively identify and drive process improvements and standardization.
    Must-Have*
    
    • Minimum of 5 years of financial analysis experience required.
    • Minimum of 5 years advanced Excel experience including minimum of 2 year complex formula/function development, writing macros in VBA, and utilizing PivotTables and other methods to manipulate large datasets.
    • Minimum of 2 years of experience working in Microsoft Office.
      Skills and Knowledge
      
      • Ability to accurately, thoroughly and efficiently handle/analyze a high data volume; organize analyzed data into simple, complete and concise presentation formats; envision the global issue, separate symptoms from causes, research thoroughly; weigh costs/benefits and derive sound conclusions.
      • Ability to prioritize tasks and handle multiple projects at the same time, working under tight deadlines.
      • Effective verbal/written communication skills to interact with all levels of Bank personnel and strong analytical skills required.
      • Experience with Cognos TM1 and Peoplesoft a plus.
      • Strong organizational skills - ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
      • Ability to establish strong working relationships. Effective at building appropriate rapport.
      • Outstanding oral communications, written, and presentation skills; Solid business acumen and ability to convey complex concepts.
      • Ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial environment and work successfully both independently and in a team.
      • Proactively addresses routine questions and problems and attempts to address complex issues prior to referring to higher levels.
        Compensation
        Starting base salary: $87,027 - $138,965 per year. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. This job is eligible for bonus and/or commissions.
        
        *To be considered for this position you must meet at least these basic qualifications
        The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
        
        Benefits and Perks
        At City National, we strive to be the best at whatever we do, including the benefits and perks we offer our colleagues. Get an inside look at our Benefits and Perks.
        
        INCLUSION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT
        City National Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other basis protected by law.
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