WELLS FARGO BANK Hiring for Lead Finance Analyst Job at Minneapolis, MN Full Time

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Finance Analyst…

In this role, you will:

• Lead complex initiatives on matters related to financial research and reporting as well as financial consulting related to business performance
• Provide companywide advice and technical expertise on matters related to complex financial analysis as well as economic research in support of management decision making functions
• Research strategies and make recommendations for forward financial planning
• Provide support to more experienced professionals in the management of product pricing, portfolio performance, closing research and validation
• Review technical challenges that require evaluation or multiple factors including intangibles or unprecedented factors
• Make decisions in maintaining effective and efficient reporting delivery that meets brand standards and internal control standards
• Lead implementation of the most complex initiatives impacting multiple lines of business companywide
• Meet deliverables and drive new initiatives with solid understanding of policies, procedures, and compliance requirements
• Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals
• Support development of Operations business review content aimed at messaging to executive/senior management
• Provide analysis and business insights of key financial and operational reporting
• Coordinate operations initiative support for topics including the Retail transformation, enterprise efficiency, business case support, and various ad-hoc initiatives
• Provide oversight of monitoring/measurement of financial performance via OKRs and underlying metrics framework
• Develop strategies and makes recommendations for forward financial planning
• Understand compliance and risk management requirements for supported area and work with other stakeholders to implement key risk initiatives.
• Provide work guidance or mentoring to other employees.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of Finance experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Desired Qualifications:

• A BS/BA degree or higher in one or a combination of the following: Finance, Accounting, Analytics, or Reporting
• Ability to manage effectively in a matrixed organization
• Ability to prepare management level presentations
• Knowledge and understanding of Essbase Finance tools for client reporting and analysis
• Advanced Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) skills
• Highly organized, outcome driven, strategic approach to driving results
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills combined with strategic business focus.
• Strong collaboration and communication with senior leaders
• Ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities and deadlines, prioritize work flow and take on new challenges
• Ability to take on a high level of responsibility, initiative, and accountability

We Value Diversity

At Wells Fargo, we believe in diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace; accordingly, we welcome applications for employment from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, individuals with disabilities, pregnancy, marital status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit’s risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.

Candidates applying to job openings posted in US: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Candidates applying to job openings posted in Canada: Applications for employment are encouraged from all qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process.