Lead Financial Analyst

Prepares financial analyses, reports, and recommendations on strategic financial decisions.  Advises senior management and other bank officers on financial issues.  Supports business units regarding the accounting and finance function by understanding the challenges, opportunities, and concerns facing the group.  Contributes to development and maintenance of the bank’s budget and forecast reporting systems.

Knowledge and Skills:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or relevant discipline and 5-7 years accounting or finance experience, including 1-3 years management accounting experience, preferably in financial services institutions or related industry; or appropriate combination of education and experience.  MBA, CPA/CFA preferred. Working knowledge of “best practices” in budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting of large commercial financial institutions. Knowledge of Farm Credit Systems and or specific business groups preferred.  Knowledge of financial reporting systems, generally accepted accounting principles, banking trends and techniques, and their applications.  Advanced skills performing technical analysis utilizing spreadsheets, database and other personal computer functions.

Other Requirements:

Ability to successfully manage complex financial projects under stringent time constraints as gained through progressively more responsible financial institution experience. Ability to prioritize workload effectively and to work with all levels of management and staff. Ability to research, compile data and present results of research and analysis. Excellent problem solving and decision making skills. Some travel required.