Finance Manager

General Function Senior financial decision-maker with primary responsibility for analyzing the financial performance and growth opportunities for an affiliate or national line of business. Responsible for assisting the Affiliate or LOB CFO in developing action plans to sustain profitable growth. Provides assistance to profit center managers in building business strategies to grow revenues, identify cost efficiencies, and increase profitability. Coordinates with the Bancorp Finance Division and Lines of Business to ensure consistency in reaching Bancorp financial goals. Accountable for risk by openly exchanging ideas, elevating concerns, and personally following policies and procedures. Achieves results by consistently identifying, assessing, managing, monitoring, and reporting risks of all types while operating within the Bank’s risk appetite. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Establishes, fosters, and maintains working relationships with peers and management within own affiliate or line of business and with Bancorp Finance. Serves as the financial leader responsible for the affiliate or line of business. Attends meetings with peers to maintain knowledge of current and emerging issues and risks in focus areas. Participates actively in process improvement and problem resolution initiatives. Prepares and analyzes annual profit plan and rolling forecast for the line of business. Analyzes business performance, makes recommendations for improvements, and measures progress. Works closely with CFOs to develop metrics and variance analysis of actual results. Assists with development of presentations and discussion documents highlighting business issues and opportunities. Creates and publishes graphic metrics to communicate business results and status. Generates forecasts and analyzes sales trends. Develops and implements policies and procedures. Anticipates and provides solutions to complex finance and accounting problems. Allocates and coordinates resources and handles personnel-related issues within the affiliate/LOB. Manages planning and direction of departmental projects. Oversees efficient operation and cost‑effectiveness of operating systems and programs. Monitors and evaluates project progress and results to determine procedural improvements. Provides training and guidance to less experienced analysts. Allocates work and reviews work of less experienced staff. Works with staff to set and achieve department objectives. Guides and advises subordinates. Resolves routine personnel issues. Develops cross‑training programs and ensures adequate delegation of duties and responsibilities. Recruits, develops, and retains talent. Supervisory Responsibilities Provides employees timely, candid, and constructive performance feedback. Develops employees to their fullest potential and offers challenging opportunities for career growth. Builds an appropriate talent pool to ensure adequate bench strength and succession planning; recognizes and rewards employee accomplishments. Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required College degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics (CPA, MBA preferred). At least 10 years of accounting or finance related experience. Strong financial planning experience. Previous experience in multiple Fifth Third LOBs, ALCO, Corporate finance or related experience. Banking or Financial Services experience preferred. Supervisory experience preferred. Proficiency in basic spreadsheet applications such as Excel and Microsoft Word. Demonstrated ability to learn and understand various computer systems. Compensation & Benefits The base salary for this position reflects the range of salary levels for all roles within this pay grade across the U.S. Individual salaries within this range will vary based on factors such as role, relevant skillset, relevant experience, education, and geographic location. In addition to the base salary, this role is eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan based upon company, line of business, and/or individual performance. The position offers comprehensive benefits programs supporting physical, financial, emotional, and social well‑being. Learn more about benefits at Location Cincinnati, Ohio 45202. EEO Statement Fifth Third Bank, National Association is proud to have an engaged and inclusive culture and to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity in all employment decisions regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, veteran status or any other legally protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Fifth Third