Financial Planning and Analysis Senior Analyst

This position is a hybrid work model and can be based at our Billings Downtown Tower, Sioux Falls Downtown, Boise Front St, Omaha 93rd & W. Dodge, Bend Moss Commercial Banking enter, or Spokane Downtown locations.
What’s Important to You
We know your career is just one aspect of a meaningful, complex, and demanding life. That’s why we designed our compensation and benefits package to provide employees and their families with as much choice as possible.

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) in addition to paid federal holidays.
• Student debt employer repayment program.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 6% match.
• The health and happiness of the places we call home matter to us. Learn a little more about what we do for the communities we serve and why we want YOU to be a part of it.

We encourage you to apply. Reach for what you want and tell us why your work ethic and willingness to learn make you a natural fit for #TeamFirstInterstate.
SUMMARY
The Financial Planning and Analysis Senior Analyst will be responsible for providing forecasts and financial analysis. This position will partner with both Finance and Business Partners to develop detailed budgets and forecasts, track and report performance against budgets, and support key constituents in the understanding of their financial results.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides financial products and services and acting as a business advisor and partner to various business units.
• Initiates, collects, compiles, and integrates business data to inform forecasts and budgets.
• Executes variance analysis and provides understanding of operational and financial performance to senior leadership.
• Makes recommendations for business unit/program's financial and performance improvements.
• Leads and supports development of business cases using appropriate financial indices and coordination with other stakeholders.
• Utilizes insightful analysis to support decision making and help drive business results.
• Assist in the development and improvement of internal senior leadership reports.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and advanced understanding of forecast modeling

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's Degree required
• 4-6 years experience in finance, accounting, business, or a related role required

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Certified Public Accountant preferred
• Chartered Finance Analyst preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands and work environment are representative of those that must be met or encountered to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the company provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

• Dexterity of hands/fingers to operate computer keyboard and mouse - Frequently
• Sitting - Frequently
• Standing - Occasionally
• Noise Level - Moderate
• Typical Work hours - M-F (8-5)
• Regular and Predictable Attendance - Required

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
We offer a competitive total compensation package including base salary and benefits. The anticipated pay range for this position is $78,540.00 to $125,730.00 per year in CO and depends on a variety of non-discriminatory factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skills and experience, education, and geographic location. Additionally, this role is eligible to receive annual discretionary cash bonuses. Benefits available for this position include, but are not limited to, medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability benefits and life insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, employee assistance program, 401(k), Paid Time Off (new hires accrue at .069 per hours worked which equates to approximately 18 days per year inclusive of paid sick time) and up to 11 paid Federal holidays. Please note this information is provided for those hired in Colorado and Washington only, and this role is open to candidates outside of Colorado and Washington with compensation that aligns with your location. For more information regarding our benefits, please visit https://www.firstinterstatebank.com/company/about/employee-benefits.php