Consumption Based Allocation- Planning & Analysis- Associate

As an Associate in the Consumption Based Allocation- Planning & Analysis team within the Consumer and Community Banking People Experience and Technology Finance team, your role will involve supporting all financial processes and reporting, including month-end actuals, budgeting, and forecasting of various financial and headcount metrics. You will be responsible for deep diving into the Consumption Based Allocation process, creating financial review decks for senior management, and identifying opportunities for process improvements. Additionally, you will partner with Finance & Business Management teams to ensure data integrity and provide insightful financial analysis to support management decision-making. - Support all financial processes and reporting, including month-end close, actuals, budgeting, forecasting of financial and headcount/resourcing metrics, scenario analysis, and variance analysis for the P&A function of the Technology business. - Deep dive into the Consumption Based Allocation process, ensuring reports are insightful and include commentary on key movements and watch items. - Create financial review decks for senior management that clearly articulate the financial story and strategy to F&BM and technology stakeholders. - Identify and leverage best practices from other technology F&BM groups. - Develop dynamic financial management reporting and partner with Finance & Business Management teams to track and report various financial results and metrics. - Analyze financial data and trends to support management decision-making. - Provide ad-hoc financial analysis to senior management on a frequent basis. - Identify and recommend opportunities for increased process and reporting efficiencies. - Ensure data integrity, accuracy, and timeliness in all financial reporting and presentations. - Adhere to internal compliance policies and other business reporting requirements. Qualifications and Skills: - Chartered Accountant/CFA/MBA (Finance) (or similar educational background) with 5+ years of post-qualification experience. - Experience in planning and analysis/financial management/accounting environment. - Ability to present information in a clear and concise manner that tells the story behind financials in a compelling way. - Confident and personable attitude with the ability to face off with senior management at all levels, influence/handle difficult messages, problem solve, and resolve conflicts. - Detail-oriented individual capable of completing reporting and analytics accurately, on a timely basis, and in a presentable manner. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills a must. - Individual must be able to work independently as well as in a team situation. - Excellent time management skills and ability to multitask and handle competing priorities under pressure. - Self-motivated individual to go beyond immediate responsibilities. Preferred Skills: - In-depth knowledge of Excel & PowerPoint and knowledge of Essbase and SAP preferable. - In-depth knowledge and experience preferred with visualization and reporting tools such as Tableau, Alteryx.,