Finance Associate

PNC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PNC is seeking a Finance Associate in Pittsburgh within the Retail Banking Finance organization. You will partner with Small Business Finance to provide financial analysis, forecasting, planning, and decision support to drive growth and profitability.

You will deliver executive‑level reporting, dashboards, and insights, collaborating with business leaders and finance partners to improve operating efficiency.

Qualifications

• Requires university degree and 2+ years of relevant professional finance experience.
• In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, certification(s), and experience may be considered.
• Strong analytical, communication, and partnering skills.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly and annual forecast processes and the annual budget cycle.
• Prepare financial presentations and key metrics dashboards for senior leadership.
• Analyze business performance, key drivers, and develop variance commentary.
• Perform ad‑hoc financial analysis and create custom reports to address specific business needs.
• Collaborate on implementation and compliance of new accounting and regulatory standards.
• Facilitate audit, regulatory, and investor requests by providing timely and accurate information.
• Maintain sound control processes and identify and address control matters promptly.
• Navigate professional interactions across departments to ensure alignment and shared success.

Skills

Account Analysis

Financial Reporting

Forecasting

Variance Analysis

Management Reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Position Overview

Position: Finance Associate within PNC's Retail Banking Finance organization. Location: Pittsburgh, PA.

Job Description

This role supports the Small Business Finance team and serves as a key finance partner to business leaders across Retail Banking, Treasury Management, and Merchant Services. You will provide financial analysis, forecasting, planning, and strategic decision support to drive growth, profitability, and operating efficiency. You will collaborate closely with business leaders and finance partners to deliver actionable insights and executive‑level reporting. PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly and annual forecast processes and the annual budget cycle.
• Prepare financial presentations and key metrics dashboards for senior leadership.
• Analyze business performance, key drivers, and develop variance commentary.
• Perform ad‑hoc financial analysis and create custom reports to address specific business needs.
• Collaborate on implementation and compliance of new accounting and regulatory standards.
• Facilitate audit, regulatory, and investor requests by providing timely and accurate information.
• Maintain sound control processes and identify and address control matters promptly.
• Navigate professional interactions across departments to ensure alignment and shared success.

Qualifications

Successful candidates must demonstrate appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities for this role. Positions at this level typically require a university or college degree and 2+ years of relevant professional experience. In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job‑specific certification(s), and experience may be considered.

Preferred Skills

• Account Analysis
• Accounting Research
• Decision Making
• Finance Strategy
• Financial Accounting
• Financial Reporting and Analysis
• People Management
• Results‑Oriented

Competencies

• Accuracy and Attention to Detail
• Budgeting
• Business Analytics
• Decision Making and Critical Thinking
• Effective Communications
• Finance and Accounting
• Information Capture
• Institutional Finance
• Managing Expenses And Finances

Work Experience

Roles at this level typically require 2+ years of relevant professional experience. A comparable combination of education, job‑specific certification(s), and experience may be considered.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Certifications

No required certifications

Licenses

No required licenses

Benefits

PNC offers a comprehensive range of benefits, including medical and prescription drug coverage, dental and vision options, life insurance, disability protection, 401(k) with match, pension and stock purchase plans, dependent care reimbursement, adoption and surrogacy support, educational assistance, wellness program, and paid time off. Full details are available on the PNC careers site.

Disability Accommodations Statement

If an accommodation is required to participate in the application process, please contact [e-mail] or call 877‑968‑7762 and say “Workday.” All information is kept confidential.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

PNC provides equal employment opportunity to qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other protected categories. Positions are subject to FDIA, SAFE Act, and FINRA requirements.

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