Job Description

How Will Your Role Impact First Command?

The Financial Analyst is responsible for internal management reporting, planning and analysis of an assigned area of focus and is expected to maintain models, identify variances, and deliver analysis to department management and the Finance team. This role will be also responsible for assisting the Accounting and Finance teams with monthly financial close and annual planning processes.

What Will You Be Doing?

Maintain financial forecasts, reports and KPI tracking
Analyze financial data and maintain financial models to project financial results
Retain industry and company knowledge to enhance variance explanation and financial reporting
Ensure accurate forecasts through coordination with Accountants on timing shifts and clearly documenting assumptions
Leverage historical trends and changes in internal or external factors to project future performance
Collaborate with business partners to ensure forecasts and analysis are relevant and any gaps to financial targets are identified
Perform ad hoc projects or analysis to enhance financial performance and better understand business drivers
Identifies developments and trends in the assigned areas and presents findings to senior management.
Any other tasks and duties as agreed with the FP&A leader.

Specific Responsibilities

Prepare annual plan and monthly reforecasts for First Command Bank and its business lines
Challenge business partners on revenue and cost trends when financial drivers indicate areas of opportunity or potential risks
Act as a valued business partner by providing informed, proactive analysis and business insights to enable effective decision-making and efficient resource utilization for First Command Bank
Contribute to business process troubleshooting and enhancement initiatives (IBM PA/PAW, Jack Henry ProfitStars) where appropriate

What Skills/Qualifications Do You Need?

Experience

Requires a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance (accounting preferred) & 5+ years of Banking Industry experience;
Or requires a master’s degree in business, accounting, or finance & 2-4 years of Banking Industry experience.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Experience with creating and overseeing financial models, reporting and dashboards
Experience with financial processes including month-end close, budgeting & forecasting, management reporting, variance analysis and cost allocations.
Proven ability to analyze business financial performance and implement appropriate measures to maximize financial performance
Possess knowledge and skill to break down complex concepts into easy to understand action items
Able to develop reporting and effectively present as hoc and diverse information to executives
Familiar with standard accounting (GAAP) concepts, practices, and procedures
Able to thrive in a team environment and contribute to team objectives
Excellent presentation building and delivery skills
Strong attention to detail, accuracy and organization skills
Strong work ethic and ability to think creatively
Displays sound judgement in handling confidential and sensitive information
Able to work flexible hours when needed