Financial Analysis Consultant (Profitability Governance)

Advanced Financial Analyst

Conducts advanced financial research and insightful analysis on multifaceted projects independently. Provides comprehensive advice and options to management for use in setting and realizing strategic objectives. Leads innovative solutions and / or delivers solutions in a fast-changing environment. Maintains current awareness of business and market trends that may affect the business / department.

Primary Responsibilities

• Create financial reports and meet with the Finance team to clearly summarize financial trends and provide insight to management.
• Complete detailed and interpretative financial analyses utilizing complex financial tools to demonstrate scenarios and activities.
• Lead the development and implementation of specific Finance department goals.
• Accountable for accuracy and quality of work products within discipline. Demonstrate strong knowledge of finance and accounting concepts through the aggregation of financial data.
• Develop improved financial departmental tools and processes independently.
• Display a strong understanding of the Bank's or applicable business units' financial statements, including awareness of key drivers and trends in major balance sheet and income statement line items.
• Understand and adhere to the Company's risk and regulatory standards, policies and controls in accordance with the Company's Risk Appetite. Identify risk-related issues needing escalation to management.
• Promote an environment that supports belonging and reflects the M&T Bank brand.
• Maintain M&T internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable.
• Complete other related duties as assigned

Supervisory / Managerial Responsibilities

May have indirect supervisory responsibilities and mentor and develop less experienced staff

Education and Experience Required

Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 7 years' accounting, auditing, operations, and / or financial institutions experience, or in lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 11 years' higher education and / or work experience, including a minimum of 7 years' accounting, auditing, operations, and / or financial institutions experience. Experience providing financial analysis for monthly and strategic multi-year forecasts. Experience providing financial analysis for annual budgets. Experience in enterprise-level financial performance measurement framework. Strong understanding of financial concepts and theory and how it relates to profitability reporting. Strong persuasion skills.

Education and Experience Preferred

Advanced degree. Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), or other pertinent professional certification. Broad and comprehensive understanding of theories and practices in finance and accounting within the banking industry.

M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $100,611.94 - $167,686.57 Annual (USD). The successful candidate's particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation.

Location : Buffalo, New York, United States of America