Senior Financial Analyst - VP

Do you want your voice heard and your actions to count? Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world’s leading financial groups. Across the globe, we’re 150,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve. We stand for our values, building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world.With a vision to be the world’s most trusted financial group, it’s part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. This means investing in talent, technologies, and tools that empower you to own your career.Join MUFG, where being inspired is expected and making a meaningful impact is rewarded.The selected colleague will work at an MUFG office or client sites four days per week and work remotely one day. A member of our recruitment team will provide more details.We are seeking a highly analytical and business-oriented Senior Financial Analyst with 8+ years of progressive finance experience, supporting Technology organizations with a strong emphasis on Application Development, Software Engineering, and Digital Transformation initiatives. This role serves as a strategic finance partner to Technology leadership, providing financial planning, forecasting, investment analysis, and decision support for application development portfolios, agile delivery teams, software investments, and technology modernization programs.The ideal candidate combines strong financial acumen with a deep understanding of software development lifecycles, resource planning, capitalized software accounting, cloud technologies, and technology investment management. This individual will influence key business decisions through insightful analysis, financial modeling, and proactive partnership with engineering, product, program management, and executive leadership teams.Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Planning & AnalysisLead annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-range planning processes for Application Development Organizations.Develop and maintain detailed financial models supporting technology investments, software development projects, and strategic business initiatives.Analyze monthly financial results and provide variance explanations across labor, contractor, software, cloud, and project-related expenses.Deliver actionable insights and recommendations to Technology and Finance leadership to improve financial performance and resource utilization.Technology Business PartnershipServe as a trusted finance partner to Application Development leaders, Engineering Directors, Product Managers, and Program Management teams.Support investment decisions by evaluating business cases, ROI, NPV, payback periods, and total cost of ownership (TCO) analyses.Translate technical initiatives into financial impacts and communicate results effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.Resource & Portfolio ManagementManage financial planning for technology labor, including employees, contractors, onshore/offshore resources, and managed service providers.Support workforce planning and capacity management activities across development teams.Analyze project funding requirements and ensure alignment with organizational priorities and strategic objectives.Accounting SupportSupport month-end and quarter-end close activities, accruals, and financial reporting requirements.Maintain strong controls and documentation supporting financial and accounting processes.Executive Reporting & Decision SupportDevelop executive-level dashboards, KPI reporting, and management presentations highlighting financial and operational performance.Monitor and report on key technology metrics, including capacity analysis between run and changeIdentify financial risks and opportunities and communicate recommendations to leadership.Present financial analyses and strategic recommendations to senior executives and business stakeholders.Process Improvement & TransformationDrive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reporting efficiency, forecast accuracy, and decision-making capabilities.Leverage financial systems, automation tools, and data visualization platforms to improve reporting and analytics.Support technology finance transformation initiatives, including cloud cost management, Agile funding models, and portfolio governance enhancements.Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field.8+ years of FP&A, Corporate Finance, or Technology Finance experience.Minimum 5 years supporting Technology, Application Development or IT organizations.Strong expertise in budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, financial modeling, and management reporting.Experience supporting Agile development teams, software development projects, and technology investment portfolios.Knowledge of software capitalization accounting standards and internally developed software accounting practices.Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and financial planning systems.Strong analytical, problem-solving, and business partnership skills.Excellent executive presentation and communication capabilities.Preferred QualificationsMBA, CPA, CFA, or equivalent professional certification.Experience supporting large-scale application modernization, cloud migration, digital transformation, or enterprise technology programs.Knowledge of Agile, SAFe, or product-based funding models.Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud) and technology cost management.Familiarity with financial planning tools such as Anaplan, Hyperion, Oracle EPM, Adaptive Planning, or similar platforms.Experience working in complex, matrixed enterprise environments.Key CompetenciesStrategic Financial PlanningTechnology Finance & FP&AApplication Development Cost ManagementFinancial Modeling & Scenario AnalysisTechnology Investment EvaluationResource & Capacity PlanningCapitalized Software AccountingExecutive Reporting & StorytellingCross-Functional LeadershipBusiness Partnership & InfluenceData Analytics & VisualizationProcess Improvement & AutomationSuccess MeasuresForecast accuracy and budget management performance.Effective management of application development spend and resource investments.Delivery of actionable insights influencing technology investment decisions.Improved financial transparency across software development portfolios.Strong partnerships with Technology and Finance leadership.Timely, accurate executive reporting and strategic decision support.The typical base pay range for this role is between $130K - $168K depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location. This role may also be eligible for certain discretionary performance-based bonuses and/or incentive compensation. Additionally, our Total Rewards program provides colleagues with a competitive benefits package (in accordance with the eligibility requirements and respective terms of each) that includes comprehensive health and wellness benefits, retirement plans, educational assistance and training programs, income replacement for qualified employees with disabilities, paid maternity and parental bonding leave, and paid vacation, sick days, and holidays. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please click the link below.MUFG Benefits SummaryWe will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws (including (i) the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, (ii) the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, (iii) the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and (iv) the California Fair Chance Act) to the extent that (a) an applicant is not subject to a statutory disqualification pursuant to Section 3(a)(39) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 or Section 8a(2) or 8a(3) of the Commodity Exchange Act, and (b) they do not conflict with the background screening requirements of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and the National Futures Association (NFA). The major responsibilities listed above are the material job duties of this role for which the Company reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of conditional offer of employment, if any.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified.We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to leveraging the diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experience of our workforce to create opportunities for our colleagues and our business. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender expression, gender identity, sex, age, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran and military status, disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status of an individual or that individual’s associates or relatives that is protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.SummaryLocation: Los Angeles, CA; Tempe, AZType: Full time