Finance Manager

Associated Bank - Corp; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 99,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) and Pension plans

Paid time off

Diversity-focused Colleague Resource/G

Competitive salary with developmentop

Well-being programs and incentives

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Associated Bank in Chicago seeks a Finance Manager to partner with Operations and Technology, guiding financial planning, forecasting, profitability analysis, and decision support for key initiatives. This role leads a team of analysts and delivers actionable insights to business leaders.

The position offers exposure to enterprise-wide initiatives with growth opportunities and a clear path toward senior finance leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Management, Economics, Accounting, or a related field or equivalent amount of education and experience.
• 7+ years of financial analysis, FP&A, or banking experience.
• Experience providing financial analysis and decision support to business leaders.
• Leadership experience managing direct reports and developing team members.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders to provide financial insight, strategic guidance, and decision support.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and profitability analyses.
• Develop and evaluate business cases for technology investments and strategic initiatives.
• Communicate results and recommendations to senior leaders through presentations.
• Review and approve analyses, forecasts and recommendations from the team.
• Drive improvements in forecasting accuracy, reporting, and FP&A processes.
• Coach and develop finance professionals and manage workloads and performance.

Skills

Financial analysis

FP&A

Leadership

Decision support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Equivalent education/experience

Job description

At Associated Bank we strive to create an inclusive culture where different perspectives are valued and recognized as strengths critical to our success. If you thrive in an environment where your growth and development are encouraged and supported, then Associated Bank may be the right place for you.

Associated Bank requires you to directly represent yourself and your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process. Associated Bank conducts a thorough background check on all new hires.

Role Summary

The Finance Manager serves as a strategic finance partner supporting Operations and Technology, providing financial planning, forecasting, profitability analysis, and decision support for key business initiatives. This role helps guide investment decisions, business case development, and financial performance management while leading a team of analysts and delivering actionable insights to business leaders. The position offers exposure to enterprise-wide initiatives with opportunities for career growth and professional development. This key role will contribute to the continued transformation of Financial Planning & Analysis and its impact across the organization.

Key Accountabilities

• Partner with business leaders to provide financial insight, strategic guidance, and decision support for Operations and Technology initiatives.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and profitability analysis for assigned business areas.
• Develop and evaluate business cases supporting technology investments and strategic initiatives.
• Communicate financial results, risks, opportunities, and recommendations to senior leaders through clear and impactful presentations.
• Review and approve financial analyses, assumptions, forecasts, and recommendations prepared by the team.
• Drive improvements in forecasting accuracy, reporting effectiveness, and financial planning processes.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of finance professionals while managing priorities and performance.
• Ensure financial planning and analysis processes, controls, and documentation meet governance, audit, and regulatory requirements.

Education & Experience

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Management, Economics, Accounting, or a related field or equivalent amount of education and experience.
• 7+ years of financial analysis, financial planning and analysis (FP&A), or banking experience
• Experience providing financial analysis and decision support to business leaders
• Leadership experience managing direct reports and developing team members

Preferred

• Experience supporting technology, infrastructure, or development-related financial initiatives
• Experience developing and evaluating business cases for strategic investments
• Cost accounting experience
• Profitability reporting experience

Why You'll Love Working Here

This role offers the opportunity to serve as the lead finance partner for impactful technology and operational initiatives across the organization. You'll gain significant exposure to strategic investment decisions while leading a team and influencing business outcomes. The position also provides a potential pathway into future senior finance leadership opportunities.

We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified parties, including but not limited to people returning to the workforce, people with disabilities, those without a college degree, and veterans or those with military experience.

In addition to core traditional benefits, we take pride in offering benefits for every stage of life.

• Retirement savings including both 401(k) and Pension plans.
• Paid time off to volunteer in your community.
• Opportunities to connect with others through our diversity-focusedColleague Resource Groups.
• Competitive salaries with professional development and advancement opportunities.
• Bonus benefits including well-being programs and incentives, parental leave,anemployee stock purchase plan, military benefits and much more.
• Personal banking, loan, investmentand insurance benefits.

Artificial Intelligence Statement

To support our recruiting process, we may use artificial intelligence ("AI") or automated technologies to collect, organize, sort, and analyze information submitted by applicants. These tools may assist our Talent Acquisition professionals in identifying applicants who appear to satisfy the minimum qualifications for a position.

AI is not used to make employment decisions on behalf of Associated Bank. No applicant will be selected or rejected solely based on the output of an AI tool. Hiring decisions are made by Associated Bank personnel who review applicant information and exercise independent judgment in accordance with applicable law and company policies.

Compliance Statement

Associated Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We support a work environment where colleagues are respected and given the opportunity to perform to their fullest potential. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors.

Fully complies with all applicable enterprise policies and procedures. Acts in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations as outlined in training materials, including but not limited to Bank Secrecy Act. Responsible for reporting suspicious activity to Financial Intelligence. Responsible to report all customer complaints as prescribed and procedure violations to management or HR.

Responsible to report ethical concerns as needed to Associated Bank's anonymous Ethics Hotline.

Associated Bank provides additional assistance throughout the application, interview and hiring process. Please [e-mail] you need an accommodation at any time during the process.

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The pay range represents anticipated base pay for this role. Actual pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, work location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role.

For certain positions, total compensation may also include incentive, commission, or bonus opportunities not reflected in the posted base pay range.

$98,980.00 - $169,680.00 per year