Financial Analyst

Hancock Whitney; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hancock Whitney in New Orleans seeks a Financial Analyst responsible for financial analysis and modeling. The role requires 5+ years of experience in financial analysis or accounting, with a preference for experience within a financial institution. Applicants should possess a Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting, with an MBA preferred. Key responsibilities include analyzing financial information, preparing recommendations, and compiling variance reports. The company is committed to equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in financial analysis or accounting.
• Thorough knowledge of financial statements.
• Applicable working knowledge of the banking industry.

Responsibilities

• Conduct financial analysis and modeling.
• Analyze financial information for performance forecasting.
• Compile periodic variance reports.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Cost savings recommendations

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance or Accounting

MBA preferred

Job description

JOB FUNCTION / SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for conducting moderately complex financial analysis and modeling for the assigned division; provides consultation on financial performance and budgetary trends; recommends cost savings or enhancement practices as applicable.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Creates and utilizes modeling to analyze moderately complex financial actions and prepares recommendations for policy, procedure, control, or action.
• Analyzes financial information to determine present and forecast future financial performance; provides interpretation of financial trends to aid in strategic decision making.
• Performs analysis to identify division performance and budget trends recommends improvements accordingly; assists in the development and finalization of the budget, planning, and other financial requirements.
• Compiles and prepares periodic variance reports and management reviews; conducts applicable research for variances.
• Evaluates moderately complex profit plans, operating records, and financial statements to indicate return on investment or project status.
• Administers division incentive plan; tracks metrics and calculates payments; conducts correlation assessments with area performance.
• Establishes databases of pertinent information for use in analyzing future plans and forecasts.
• Makes recommendations to management regarding cost saving or profit generating opportunities and profitability improvement strategies.
• Coordinates with various levels of management to gather, analyze, summarize, and prepare recommendations regarding financial plans, new business planning, trended future requirements, and operating forecasts.
• Researches and prepares economic reports on subjects such as rate of return, depreciation, working capital requirements, investment opportunities, investment performance, and impact of governmental requirements.
• Incumbent is required to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local banking and industry related laws and regulations including but not limited to the Bank Secrecy Act.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance or Accounting; MBA preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in financial analysis or accounting; a comparable combination of education and experience considered.
• Previous related experience within a Financial Institution highly preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of financial statements, financial analysis and business strategies.
• Applicable working knowledge of the banking industry.

ESSENTIAL MENTAL & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work under stress and meet deadlines.
• Ability to travel.
• Ability to lift/move/carry approximately 10 pounds if required to perform the essential job functions. If the employee is unable to lift/move/carry this weight and can be accommodated without causing the department/division an "undue hardship" then the employee must be accommodated; hence omitting lifting/moving/carrying as a physical requirement.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious beliefs, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, physical or mental disability or history of disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, disabled veteran, or other protected characteristics as required by federal, state and local laws.