Financial Planning and Analysis Senior Manager

This position offers a full-time remote work opportunity and can be located at Denver, CO; Omaha, NE; Sioux Falls, SD and Billings, MT.

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 Manager is responsible for providing management with an analysis and insight of First Interstate's financial results through leading in-depth financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting, and business unit strategic planning support. This position is expected to contribute to company strategy by leveraging specialty knowledge to provide advice/counsel on the evaluation of financial reports of First Interstate's current and projected performance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs analytics related to the profit and loss statement (P&L), forecasts, budgets, and key performance indicators.
• Leads and executes annual budgeting process, including partnership with key executive and management constituents.
• Partners closely with the business to gather information, synthesize inputs, and create value added analysis to understand and communicate key business drivers.
• Manages or participates in Funds Transfer Pricing framework to drive key insights into operating trends.
• Develops, manages, and leads internal reporting framework, including execution of monthly forecasts and annual budget process.
• Manages Business Reviews, ensuring key strategy, financials, and other priority items are communicated effectively through the firm.
• Partners with data team to develop dashboards with relevant key performance indicators.
• Contributes to externally presented analytics including quarterly earnings materials.
• Conducts and problem solves ad-hoc financial analysis based on senior management requests.
• Drives the improved integration of reporting and data, forecasting, and analytics across line of businesses through process improvements and automation.
• Works closely with key partners, subject matter experts, and senior stakeholders to develop and syndicate key content and ensure communications are consistent.
• Tracks and reports on various ALCO initiatives such as loan and deposit prices and related financial analysis.

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leads a team of 2-5 employees, potentially including Manager, Senior analyst, and Analyst level contributors.
• Provides leadership and mentorship to team members.

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

• Exceptional analytical, problem solving, and critical thinking skills with relentless attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills; ability to communicate well to senior leaders.
• High degree of analytical aptitude and curiosity with skillset including Excel and PowerPoint.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related required
• Master's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related preferred
• 7-9 years financial planning, reporting, and/or consulting experience required
• Experience in an analytical or forecasting capacity preferred

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Certified Public Accountant preferred
• Master of Business Administration preferred
• Chartered Financial 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 pay range for this position is $127,490 to $210,430 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. Benefits 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. For more information regarding our benefits, please visit https://www.firstinterstatebank.com/company/about/employee-benefits.php.