Finance Manager - Commercial Banking

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Position Summary

The Senior Finance Manager executes bank strategy and operational goals through management of the Commercial Banking Division, such as budgeting & forecasting, trend analysis, pricing & profitability modeling & analytics, capital management, acquisition/divestiture scenario modeling, or financing & investment alternatives. Responsible for and overseeing the application of policies and procedures to ensure the Commercial Banking division meets all regulatory requirements

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the Commercial Banking Division of financial responsibility, providing recommendations and executing initiatives to achieve strategic financial results.

• Conducts complex analysis as it applies to the Commercial Banking Division

• Focus on one or more areas, such as budgeting & forecasting, trend analysis, pricing & profitability modeling & analytics, capital management, acquisition/divestiture scenario modeling, or financing & investment alternatives.

• Provides financial expertise to assist in the development and completion of projects and initiatives.

• Analyze financial performance, identify trends, and communicate findings to business leaders, offering actionable recommendations for performance optimization.

• Actively participate in cross-functional teams to ensure financial considerations are integrated into various business projects and initiatives.

• Develop and maintain financial models to assess the impact of business initiatives, ensuring alignment with overall organizational goals.

• May develop specialized analytical tools for project or ongoing use and may also develop conclusions and courses of action to rectify discrepancies as well as analyses.

• Present reports and analysis to executive level management and auditors.

• Ensures all departmental documents and activities are performed in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures as applicable to this position, including completion of required compliance training.

• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and/or Experience

• BS/BA Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or a related field,

• 8 plus years of experience in Finance, with 5+ years of experience in specific financial area of responsibility

• Banking Experience, required

Skills

• Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions, procedures, business correspondence, reports, and memorandums.

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret documents such as financial reports, legal documents, procedures manuals, general business correspondence and/or journals or government regulations.

• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations, to customers, clients, management, board of directors, other employees in the organization, and the general public.

• In-depth knowledge of financial analysis, financial model-building and interpretive statistics.

• Ability to successfully plan, develop, lead, and execute projects.

• Ability to effectively interpret, select appropriate techniques, take independent action, communicate and follow-through.

• Strong communications skills, both written and verbal.

• Strong interpersonal and consultative communication skills with well-developed presentation skills.

• Ability to manage competing priorities effectively, making good decisions based on business priorities and objectives.

• Practical knowledge of financial analysis techniques and methodologies.

• Ability to employ complex analytical tools and statistics to perform analysis and forecasting of financial and other business information.

• Knowledge and understanding of budgeting and forecasting processes.

• Knowledge of accounting and the associated rules and regulations

Computer Skills 

• MS Office programs

• Expert proficiency level Microsoft Excel

• Power BI or other visualization experience

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• None

Other Qualifications (including physical requirements)

• Ability to manage multiple projects.

• Ability to prioritize and organize.

• Strong analytical and organizational skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Other

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Activities, duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.    

Skills Training:

Communication, Management, Leadership, Time Management, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving

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