AVP Finance - FP&A

Wintrust Financial Corporation

Wintrust provides community and commercial banking, specialty finance and wealth management services through its 16 bank charters and nine non-bank businesses. Wintrust delivers the sophisticated solutions of a large bank while staying true to the relationship-focused, personalized service of our community banking roots. We serve clients in all 50 states with more than 200 branch banking locations in Illinois, southwestern Florida, northwestern Indiana, west Michigan and southern Wisconsin and commercial banking offices in Chicago, Denver, Milwaukee, Grand Rapids, Mich., and in key branch banking locations throughout Illinois. Our people are the heart of our business and we are proud to rank consistently as a top place to work. Wintrust is a $66 billion financial institution based in Rosemont, Illinois, and listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol "WTFC."

Why Join Us?

• An award-winning culture! We are rated a Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune (past 12 years) and Employee Recommended award by the Globe & Mail (past 6 years)
• Competitive pay and discretionary or incentive bonus eligible
• Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life, a 401k plan with a generous company match and tuition reimbursement to name a few
• Family-friendly work hours
• Promote from within culture

Why Join This Team?

• Entrepreneurial, collaborative, and supportive team culture.
• Exposure to executive leaders and opportunities to influence financial strategy and decision-making.
• Hands-on involvement in meaningful projects that impact business performance.

Position Summary

The AVP – FP&A supports financial planning and analysis activities including projects, forecasting, budgeting, reporting, and investor relations deliverables. This is a high-visibility role with direct interaction and partnership with executives and various senior leaders.

What You'll Do

• Support VP – FP&A in all earnings deliverables including earnings release, earnings release presentation, Q&A preparation, and earnings support material
• Maintain sell-side analyst model/estimate summary that provides analysis and insight into analyst expectations across several key financial metrics and compares to internal estimates
• Maintain and enhance peer benchmark reporting that compares company performance against peer proxy group and provide key insights to senior leadership
• Assist in developing and evaluating strategic initiatives and investments, including financial modeling and due diligence for new investments or business opportunities
• Deliver accurate and timely financial reporting and analysis to business leaders, translating financial results into clear insights and identifying trends, risks and opportunities
• Coordinate and manage forecasting and budgeting processes for new and in-flight initiatives
• Utilize tools such as Workiva, Workday, Adaptive Planning, S&P Market Intelligence and Visible Alpha to support reporting, automation and advanced financial analytics

Knowledge/Skills/Background/Experience

• 6+ years of relevant financial experience, ideally in FP&A, corporate finance, investor relations or banking
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex financial data into clear business insights
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with business leaders and cross-functional partners while demonstrating excellent judgement and professionalism
• Comfortable working independently while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills, including financial modeling and executive-level presentation materials. Experience with Workday, Adaptive Planning, Workiva, S&P Market Intelligence, Visible Alpha and other reporting/forecasting tools a plus

Benefits

Medical Insurance • Dental • Vision • Life insurance • Accidental death and dismemberment • Short-term and long-term Disability Insurance • Parental Leave • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Traditional and Roth 401(k) with company match • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) • Employee Stock Purchase Plan at 5% discount • Critical Illness Insurance • Accident Insurance • Transportation and Commuting Benefits • Banking Benefits • Pet Insurance

Compensation

The estimated salary range for this role is $85,000-$110,000, along with eligibility to earn an annual bonus. Actual salaries may vary based on several factors, such as a candidate's qualifications, skills and experience.

From our first day in business, Wintrust has been proud to serve a variety of unique communities and people from all walks of life. To build a company that reflects the communities we serve, we believe that fostering a unique and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed will support our ongoing success. Wintrust Financial Corporation, including community banking and financial services subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.