Finance Analyst – Consolidation & Reporting (Consumer Lending)

Citizens; Johnston (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Citizens is seeking a Finance Analyst to support financial planning, reporting, and consolidation for Consumer Lending businesses. You will coordinate monthly reporting packages, validate data, and drive process improvements across credit card, home equity, mortgage, and personal lending sectors.

The role requires a bachelor’s in a finance-related field, strong FP&A and Excel skills, and the ability to deliver accurate analyses on tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field.
• Hands on experience in Finance, FP&A, Accounting, Reporting, or Analytics.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Excel skills are a must; familiarity with Essbase, Dodeca, or similar platforms is a bonus.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain monthly financial reporting packages.
• Consolidate financial results, key metrics, and commentary across Consumer Lending businesses.
• Support month-end close, forecast, and budget reporting cycles through data collection, validation, and analysis.
• Aggregate and communicate monthly Risks & Opportunities (R&O) submissions across business lines.
• Monitor key drivers of financial performance and identify notable trends or variances.
• Validate financial data across multiple systems and reporting tools.
• Identify reporting gaps, reconcile discrepancies, and coordinate issue resolution with finance partners.
• Identify opportunities to streamline recurring reporting activities and reduce manual processes.

Skills

FP&A experience

Analytical skills

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics/Business

Tools

Essbase

Dodeca

Job description

Citizens is seeking a Finance Analyst to support financial planning, reporting, and consolidation for Consumer Lending businesses. You will coordinate monthly reporting packages, validate data, and drive process improvements across credit card, home equity, mortgage, and personal lending sectors.

The role requires a bachelor’s in a finance-related field, strong FP&A and Excel skills, and the ability to deliver accurate analyses on tight deadlines.