Sr. Associate, Financial Planning & Analysis

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Job description

Description Job Family: FinanceThe Finance organization is responsible for leading and participating in a number of critical functions including: supporting executive management decisions making by analyzing results, assessing strategic alternatives and developing strategic plans; communicating financial results and forecasts with critical stakeholders, including executive management and Board of Directors, managing the Company's balance sheet, including interest rate and liquidity risks; establishes the Company's capital policies and prioritizes investments; develops and implements controls to reduce operational risk; developing and maintaining financial data and systems. The Finance organization works across functions and Business lines in the Company, requiring a broad understanding of our business, risk and strategy.Job Function: Financial Planning & AnalysisGenerates forecasts and analyzes trends in revenue-generating organizations, finance and other areas of business for financial and strategic planning purposes. Conducts financial and economic analysis and forecasting and evaluates alternate financial plans. Prepares, analyzes, interprets and maintains internal and external information related to economic policy, rates of return, depreciation, investments and operational and financial results. Analyzes profit-and-loss income statements and prepares reports on findings to make budgeting and cost recommendations to management.Summary of Responsibilities:The AVP, Financial Planning & Analysis is responsible for the creation and ongoing management of FP&A projects, processes, and tools to support the FP&A functionality.Essential Functions:Works collaboratively on FP&A projects, processes, and tools to support the FP&A functionalityInfluences others regarding FP&A process policies, procedures, and practicesDelivers well-analyzed financial forecasts to support the businesses strategic direction and budgetProduces variance analysis on operating expenses, making recommendations for actions where needed, and updating forecasting methodology to reduce variances to expectationsProvides ad-hoc support in critical business analytics and reportingMaintains, optimizes, and develops forecasting models driving increased accuracy and efficiencyEnhances the financial understanding of business lines, products and segments to aid reporting, forecasting and business decision makingRepresents organization as the primary contact for specific Financial Planning & Analysis projects and initiativesCreates and/or changes processes that will lead to measurable gains in data quality and processing timeConsults on complex business issues and data design considerations to improve accuracy and efficiency in the reporting processesWorks well cross-functionally with others in the organizationEstablishes and implements detailed process documentation and best practices for all data processesOther Functions:Other duties as assignedRequirements:Education -Bachelor's Degree: Business Administration, Accounting and/or Economics or equivalent fieldor equivalent work experienceExperience -7+ years Financial Planning and Analysis experience, preferably in the Financial Services IndustrySkills & Abilities - Deep understanding of budgeting, financial analysis and forecasting principles and best practicesDemonstrated financial modeling knowledge and skills with strong analytical, qualitative, and problem-solving skillsStrong proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint. Experience with Essbase or similar multidimensional database platforms preferredSelf-directed, self-motivated and demonstrated experience providing ideas and solutions to further business understandingDetail oriented with the ability to research, organize and analyze financial dataAbility to establish priorities, work independently with a sense of urgency and drive issues/projects to closureAbility to multi-task and meet strict deadlinesExcellent interpersonal skills with ability to build relationships at all levels of managementAbility to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environmentExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAbility to listen to and interpret the requirements of internal clients, plan accordingly, and exceed expectationsCompetencies:Execution - Accountability:Fully accountable for timeliness, completeness, quality of projects, processes, products and servicesRemains calm and focused on goals while facing pressures, obstacles or short-term setbacksProblem Solving Solution Definition:Persists in searching out the root causes of major problems rather than being satisfied with partial solutions or quick fixesBrings new thinking, insights or technology to problem resolutionCollaboration - Relationship Management:Improves relationships between key individuals to achieve seamless cross-team work flow and positively impact resultsUses informal networks to gain support for ideas and projectsCustomer Focus - Issue Ownership:Takes responsibility for and deals effectively with complex and sensitive customer issues and complaintsAnticipates customer needs and proactively makes recommendationsInfluence Two-way communication:Effectively conveys difficult or complex information in an easy to understand manner, by providing the big picture and illustrating important linkagesAsks open-ended questions that encourage others to give their points of viewRisk Management - Continuous Process Improvement:Designs, develops and drives the adoption of risk management policies, processes, and proceduresApplies advanced skills in operational processes and uses it to improve work efficiency and qualityWorking Conditions: Frequently: Minimal physical effort such as sitting, standing, and walking.Occasional moving and lifting of equipment and furniture is required to support onsite and offsite meeting setup and teardown.Physically capable of lifting up to fifty pounds, able to bend, kneel, climb ladders.Employer's Rights:This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. You will be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description.Employees desiring consideration should complete an online application, utilizing the appropriate process as subscribed by the posting entity. Employees should provide all pertinent information to support their candidacy.To be considered eligible for internal posting, Santander employees must meet all of the following eligibility requirements:Completion of at least one year of active service in SantanderCompletion of at least twelve months in current positionBe in Good Standing Please click here to see the full policy - Santander, we value and respect differences in our workforce and strive to increase the diversity of our teams. We encourage everyone to apply. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M/F/Vet/Disabled/SO