Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

**If you are a current FIB employee, please apply through the Career Worklet in the Employee Portal


This position is a hybrid work model and can be based at our Billings Downtown Tower or Sioux Falls Downtown


What's Important to You
We knowyour career is just one aspect of a meaningful, complex, and demanding life. That's why we designed our compensation and benefits package to provide employees and their families with as much choice as possible.

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) in addition to paid federal holidays.
• Student debt employer repayment program.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 6% match.
• The health and happiness of the places we call home matter to us. Learn a little more about what we do for the communities we serve and why we want YOU to be a part of it.

We encourage you to apply. Reach for what you want and tell us why your work ethic and willingness to learn make you a natural fit for #TeamFirstInterstate.


SUMMARY


The Financial Planning and Analysis Manager is responsible for providing management with an analysis and insight of First Interstate's financial results in coordination with the broader Finance team. This position will contribute to directional strategy as well as utilize in-depth specialty knowledge to provide advice/counsel on the evaluation of financial reports of First Interstate's current and projected performance.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs analytics related to Profit and Loss statements (P&L), forecasts, budgets, and key performance indicators.
• Partners closely with the business to gather information, synthesize inputs, and create value added analysis to understand and communicate key business drivers.
• Plays a key role in execution of monthly forecasts and annual budget process.
• Manages business reviews, ensuring key strategy, financials, and other priority items are communicated effectively through the firm.
• Partners with the data team to develop dashboards with meaningful information, clean, and artful design with a customer experience lens.
• Contributes to externally presented analytics including quarterly earnings materials.
• Conducts and problem solves ad-hoc financial analysis based on senior management requests.
• Drives the improved integration of reporting and data, forecasting, and analytics across line of businesses through process improvements and automation.
• Works closely with key partners, subject-matter experts and senior stakeholders to develop and syndicate key content and ensure communications are consistent.

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leads a team of Financial Planning and Analysis Analysts.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Exceptional analytical, problem solving, and critical thinking skills with relentless attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills; ability to communicate well to senior leaders.
• High degree of analytical aptitude and curiosity with skillset including Excel and PowerPoint

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related required
• Master's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related preferred
• 4-6 years financial planning, reporting, and/or consulting experience required
• Experience in in an analytical or forecasting capacity preferred

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Chartered Financial Analyst preferred
• Certified Public Accountant preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands and work environment are representative of those that must be met or encountered to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the company provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

• Dexterity of hands/fingers to operate computer keyboard and mouse - Frequently
• Sitting - Frequently
• Standing - Occasionally
• Noise Level - Moderate
• Typical Work hours - M-F (8-5)
• Regular and Predictable Attendance - Required

**If you are a current FIB employee, please apply through the Career Worklet in the Employee Portal