What sets Bank of the West apart from other banks is our team membersthey embody the optimistic spirit of the West. There is a spirit here that drives us to do more. Our team of more than 10,000 employees is vital to the success of our Bank. They reflect our modern western valuesstraightforward, entrepreneurial and optimistic. We seek to create a corporate culture that fosters and rewards excellence, encourages creative thinking and respects diversity an environment where team members are engaged, supportive of one another and enthusiastic about serving our customers. Bank of the West offers the stability of a company that has a 135 year history and is part of BNP Paribas, a European leader in global banking and financial services and one of the 6 strongest banks in the world. We offer opportunities across our diverse business lines Retail Banking, Commercial Banking, Small Business Banking and Wealth Management.What sets Bank of the West apart from other banks is our team membersthey embody the optimistic spirit of the West. There is a spirit here that drives us to do more. Our team of more than 10,000 employees is vital to the success of our Bank. They reflect our modern western valuesstraightforward, entrepreneurial and optimistic. We seek to create a corporate culture that fosters and rewards excellence, encourages creative thinking and respects diversity an environment where team members are engaged, supportive of one another and enthusiastic about serving our customers. Bank of the West offers the stability of a company that has a 135 year history and is part of BNP Paribas, a European leader in global banking and financial services and one of the 6 strongest banks in the world. We offer opportunities across our diverse business lines Retail Banking, Commercial Banking, Small Business Banking and Wealth Management.

**Job Description Summary**

Responsible for providing financial reporting and analysis to key stakeholders the Bank with a focus on Retail and its main divisions. Ensures meaningful and relevant information while guaranteeing data integrity and accuracy. Drives the FP&A feedback loop taking into consideration actuals, planning, reporting, analysis and improved assumptions for executive management decision making. A successful candidate in this position will have strong data skills a solid understanding of Bank financials. The candidate will provide direct support as it pertains to the following:

**Essential Job Functions**

* Manage periodic financial reporting to key business units as well as finance leaders. Compare actual vs. forecast, budget, and prior period results. Identify and research anomalies and trends in data that require investigation. Formal tracking of one-off items.

* Assist in preparation and review of groups budget and quarterly forecasts to business and finance leaders.

* Ensure completeness and accuracy of any required group-to-group budget transfers and partner with accounting team to ensure completeness and accuracy of accrual entries and management accounting adjustments.

* Will assist in researching relevant business developments in the organizatoin and/or industry.

* Will assist with planning and integration of any new initiatives or business cases.

* May lead projects as assigned by finance management with full ownership of ad-hoc projects or analysis and a focus on end-to-end development

* Will offer coverage across team and perform other duties as assigned. May provide training and guidance to less-experienced staff.

**Required Experience**

* Requires 5 years minimum prior relevant experience

* Solid organizational skills, with the ability to handle complex projects in a multi-tasking environment and meet deadlines with quality results

* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills coupled with thoroughness and attention to detail

* Knowledge of Budgeting/Forecasting Processes

* Knowledge of financial institution balance sheet, profit and loss and principles of economics

* Understanding of the implications of allocations, including revenues, expenses and capital

* Track record of improving processes for accuracy, repeatability and control.

* Skill coordinating and leading effective meetings

* Ability to problem solve and prioritize tasks in a fast paced environment

* Strong professional communication and presentation skills

* Expert in Excel and MS Office

* Knowledge of Hyperion & Essbase a plus

**Education**

* Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting or an equivalent field

**Equal Employment Opportunity Policy**

Bank of the West is an Equal Opportunity employer and proud to provide equal employment opportunity to all job seekers without regard to any status protected by applicable law. Bank of the West is also an Affirmative Action employer - Minority / Female / Disabled / Veteran.

Bank of the West will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance subject to the requirements of all state and federal laws and regulations. #LI-Remote

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