Financial Analyst IV - Planning & Analysis

M&T Bank Corporation; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement plans

Volunteer time off

Job summary

M&T Bank Corporation in Buffalo, NY seeks a seasoned financial research professional to lead advanced analyses and provide strategic advisory to senior management. The role emphasizes independent research, complex forecasting, and high-impact financial insights to guide strategic objectives.

The position requires 5+ years in accounting/finance, excellent analytical and modeling skills, and a track record of mentoring teams. A robust compensation package accompanies a significant scope of work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in accounting, auditing, operations or financial institutions.
• Associate's degree and a minimum of 7 years’ experience in accounting, auditing, operations or financial institutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and allocate work as a team leader; train and mentor junior team members.
• Conduct independent research and complex analytical projects involving financial modeling/forecasting to provide senior management with definitive financial trend data.
• Design projects and may lead projects of moderate scope; ensure success through shared responsibility of team workload.
• Build and maintain advanced forecasting models/tools; work with business groups to provide insightful analysis.
• Develop clear, concise written summations of analytical work; show accountability for accuracy and quality of work products.

Skills

Financial modeling

Forecasting

Financial analysis

Data visualization

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

Advanced degree or CPA/CFA

Job description

Overview

Conduct advanced financial research and analysis projects with a large amount of independence. Provide comprehensive advice/options to senior management in an expert capacity for use in setting and realizing strategic objectives.

Primary Responsibilities

Allocates work as a team leader; trains and mentors/develops junior team members. Possess ability to direct/persuade/influence peers and manager. Conduct independent research and complex analytical projects involving financial modeling/forecasting to provide senior management with definitive financial trend data and advice for their use in setting and realizing objectives. Design projects and may lead projects of moderate scope. Ensure success through shared responsibility of team workload to achieve department/project objectives (volume, quality, timeliness of end results). Build and maintain advanced forecasting models/tools; work in collaboration with business groups to provide insightful analysis. Develop clear, concise written summations of analytical work. Displays complex judgment based on advanced analytical thought. Shows accountability for accuracy and quality of work products of the team.

Supervisory/ Managerial Responsibilities

May have indirect supervisory responsibilities.

Education and Experience Required

Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5 years’ experience OR Associate's degree and a minimum of 7 years’ experience in accounting, auditing, operations or financial institutions. Comprehensive understanding of concepts and principles in multiple disciplines including finance and accounting. Proficiency in accounting / finance analysis, modeling, querying and visualization tools.

Education and Experience Preferred

Advanced degree or professional certification (i.e. CPA, CFA, etc.)

Compensation

M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $89,600.00 - $149,300.00 Annual (USD). The successful candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation.

Location

Buffalo, New York, United States of America

Company Overview

M&T Bank Corporation is a financial holding company headquartered in Buffalo, New York. M&T's affiliates offer advice, guidance, expertise and solutions across the entire financial spectrum, combining M&T Bank's traditional banking services with the wealth management and institutional capabilities offered by Wilmington Trust. M&T Bank has a network of over 1,000 branches and 2,200 ATMs that span 12 states from Maine to Virginia and Washington, D.C. For more than 165 years, M&T has strived to take an active role in our communities and build long-lasting relationships with our customers. We are a bank for communities - combining the capabilities of a large bank with the care of a locally focused institution. As an employer of choice, we are proud to offer competitive benefits ranging from medical and retirement to forty hours of paid volunteer time, each year. Our core values - integrity, ownership, collaboration, curiosity, and candor - drive the work we do.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits ranging from medical and retirement to forty hours of paid volunteer time, each year.

Equal Employment Opportunity

M&T Bank is unwavering when it comes to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, age, disability, citizenship, pregnancy, veteran status, military status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local laws.

Drug-Free Workplace

M&T Bank Corporation has policies and procedures in place to promote a drug free workplace.