What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Analyst position at Hancock Whitney?
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JOB FUNCTION / SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for conducting moderately complex financial analysis and modeling for the assigned division; provides consultation on financial performance and budgetary trends; recommends cost savings or enhancement practices as applicable.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
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MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE:
JOB FUNCTION / SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for conducting moderately complex financial analysis and modeling for the assigned division; provides consultation on financial performance and budgetary trends; recommends cost savings or enhancement practices as applicable.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Creates and utilizes modeling to analyze moderately complex financial actions and prepares recommendations for policy, procedure, control, or action.
- Analyzes financial information to determine present and forecast future financial performance; provides interpretation of financial trends to aid in strategic decision making.
- Performs analysis to identify division performance and budget trends recommends improvements accordingly; assists in the development and finalization of the budget, planning, and other financial requirements.
- Compiles and prepares periodic variance reports and management reviews; conducts applicable research for variances.
- Evaluates moderately complex profit plans, operating records, and financial statements to indicate return on investment or project status.
- Administers division incentive plan; tracks metrics and calculates payments; conducts correlation assessments with area performance.
- Establishes databases of pertinent information for use in analyzing future plans and forecasts.
- Makes recommendations to management regarding cost saving or profit generating opportunities and profitability improvement strategies.
- Coordinates with various levels of management to gather, analyze, summarize, and prepare recommendations regarding financial plans, new business planning, trended future requirements, and operating forecasts.
- Researches and prepares economic reports on subjects such as rate of return, depreciation, working capital requirements, investment opportunities, investment performance, and impact of governmental requirements.
- Incumbent is required to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local banking and industry related laws and regulations including but not limited to the Bank Secrecy Act.
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MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance or Accounting; MBA preferred.
- 5 years of experience in financial analysis or accounting; a comparable combination of education and experience considered
- Previous related experience within a Financial Institution highly preferred
- Thorough knowledge of financial statements, financial analysis and business strategies.
- Applicable working knowledge of the banking industry
- Ability to work under stress and meet deadlines
- Ability to travel
- Ability to lift/move/carry approximately 10 pounds if required to perform the essential job functions. If the employee is unable to lift/move/carry this weight and can be accommodated without causing the department/division an “undue hardship” then the employee must be accommodated; hence omitting lifting/moving/carrying as a physical requirement.