Financial Analyst II

FinanceInfos; Buffalo (NY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Medical Plan

Vision Plan

Job summary

M&T Bank seeks a Financial Analyst II to perform research and prepare financial analyses and reports. You will provide management with financial information to help set and achieve bank objectives.

The role requires at least a Bachelor's or an Associate’s with 4 years of related experience, with a focus on finance, accounting, and data analysis. Office or remote work options may be available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting with relevant experience.
• Associate’s degree plus 4 years’ experience in accounting, auditing, operations, or financial institutions.
• Bachelor’s in Finance or Accounting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Compile facts, analyze data, and provide input into management recommendations.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of finance and accounting concepts through data aggregation.
• Understand and adhere to department timelines and company risk standards.
• Prepare financial reports and forecasts to support bank objectives.
• Support cross-training and collaboration within Finance.

Skills

Finance concepts

Banking basics

MS Office

Data visualization

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting

Associate’s degree + 4 years experience

Finance/Accounting degree preferred

Tools

Data visualization tools

Job description

Job Highlights

Title Financial Analyst II

Type Full Time

Experience 2 Years

Function Financial Planning

Location Buffalo, NY, United States

Company M&T Bank

Company Profile

M&T Bank provides comprehensive banking services, including personal, business, and commercial solutions. It focuses on community-driven support and personalized financial guidance.

Job Profile

The bank is searching for a Financial Analyst II who will conduct research and prepare financial analysis and reports.

Provide management with financial information for use in setting and obtaining bank objectives.

Education Level

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 2 years of experience
• Associate’s degree and a minimum of 4 years of experience in accounting, auditing, operations, or financial institutions
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting, or related field (preferred)

Work Experience

• Possess work-related experience (a plus)

Duties/Responsibilities

• Compile facts, analyze data, and provide input into recommendations to management on findings/trends. Assist with the design of projects and may lead projects of moderate scope.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of finance and accounting concepts through the aggregation of financial data
• Display foundational understanding of M&T’s (or applicable Business Unit within) financial statements, including awareness of key drivers/trends in major Balance Sheet and Income Statement line items
• Display proficiency in the systems/tools used to generate standard financial reports periodically
• Enhance the sustainability and documentation of assigned tasks/processes
• Maintain M&T internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points, together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable.
• Participate in training and development opportunities across Finance and among supported businesses
• Promote an environment that supports belonging and reflects the M&T Bank brand.
• Provides cross-training/support to new team members
• Research and compile raw data from varied sources into moderately complex reports and schedules. Execute and suggest improvements/enhancements to existing forecast models/pro forma analysis by working with others on closely related teams to exchange information in a collaborative and professional manner
• Understand and adhere to department timelines and deliverables
• Understand and adhere to the Company’s risk and regulatory standards, policies, and controls in accordance with the Company’s Risk Appetite. Identify risk-related issues needing escalation to management.
• Uses judgment based on the analysis of information to identify meaningful information
• Complete other related duties as assigned.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Good knowledge of finance and accounting concepts
• Basic knowledge of the banking industry
• High level of PC competencies (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access)
• Data visualization or data querying applications (a plus)

Working Conditions

• Collaborative team environment
• Fast-paced, deadline-driven
• High focus on data analysis
• Office or remote work setting
• Regular business hours

Benefits/Perks

• Dental Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Medical Plan
• Vision Plan

M&T Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer.