Financial Analyst (On-Site)

Hancock Whitney; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hancock Whitney in New Orleans, LA seeks a Financial Analyst to support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial planning across banking divisions. You will perform pro forma analyses for new or closed facilities, model complex financial actions, and provide management with insights and reporting tools to drive profitability and regulatory compliance.

Experience in banking finance and strong analytical skills are required.

Qualifications

• Degree in business, finance, or accounting with strong financial analysis skills.
• 3+ years of experience in financial analysis or accounting in a financial institution preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of financial statements, financial analysis and business strategies.

Responsibilities

• Assist in budget development and financial planning processes.
• Perform pro forma analysis for new or discontinued facilities.
• Coordinate with management across divisions to analyze financial data.
• Provide consultative services to managers on financial results and reporting tools.
• Lead division initiatives related to budgeting and capital project tracking.
• Ensure compliance with banking regulations including the Bank Secrecy Act.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Pro forma analysis

Management reporting

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, or Accounting

MBA preferred

Job description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in budget development and financial planning processes.
• Perform pro forma analysis for new or discontinued facilities.
• Conduct and model moderately complex financial actions and prepare strategic recommendations.
• Coordinate with management across divisions to gather and analyze financial data.
• Provide consultative services to managers on financial results and reporting tools.
• Develop and maintain profitability measures for portfolios and business lines.
• Review and analyze branch profitability models and management review packages.
• Lead division initiative related to budgeting and capital project tracking.
• May administer and support incentive plans, determine payments and provide analysis to compensation.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local banking and industry regulations, including but not limited to the Bank Secrecy Act.

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE

Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, or Accounting; MBA preferred. 3+ 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 travel if required to perform the essential job functions. Ability to work under stress and meet deadlines. Ability to operate related equipment to perform the essential job functions. Ability to read and interpret a document if required to perform the essential job functions. 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.