Senior Finance Analyst - Middle Market

KeyBank; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 71,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-office presence with flexible opts

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

KeyBank is seeking a Finance professional to drive financial performance and strategic market expansion of the Commercial Bank. You will partner with senior leadership across lines of business and finance, owning forecasting and delivering driver-based analyses to support growth and profitability.

Strong communication and enterprise mindset are essential. The role requires 4+ years of analytical experience in finance, preferably with banking exposure, and a Bachelor's degree in Finance,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related field.
• 4+ years of analytical experience in Finance, preferably with banking exposure.
• Strong analytical and enterprise mindset.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide monthly/quarterly financial reporting and performance analysis.
• Own short and long-term forecasting process.
• Develop driver-based forecast models for loan portfolio and fees.
• Create full funnel reporting for new markets and profitability.
• Perform ad hoc analyses on market performance.
• Present to senior leadership with insights on risks and opportunities.
• Complete required external and regulatory reports.
• Develop relationships with business unit leadership and peers.

Skills

Financial analysis

Banking exposure

Communication skills

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting or related field

Tools

Tableau

Workday Financials

Adaptive Planning

Essbase

SQL

Google BigQuery

Job description

Job Brief

This position will be responsible for helping to drive the financial performance and strategic market expansion of the Commercial Bank. Strong partnering skills and effective communication are integral competencies of this position as an individual in this role will be working closely with senior leadership in both the Line of Business and Finance. This role will also require strong analytical skills, an enterprise mindset and robust knowledge of financial and profitability concepts.

Location

127 Public Square, Cleveland Ohio

Job Brief

This position will be responsible for helping to drive the financial performance and strategic market expansion of the Commercial Bank. Strong partnering skills and effective communication are integral competencies of this position as an individual in this role will be working closely with senior leadership in both the Line of Business and Finance. This role will also require strong analytical skills, an enterprise mindset and robust knowledge of financial and profitability concepts.

Essential Job Functions

Financial and strategic partner working closely with the Regional Sales Executives in the Commercial Bank:

• Provides monthly/quarterly reporting analyzing financial results and performance to targets and progress to strategic initiatives
• Owns the short and long term forecasting process
• Develops or enhances existing driver based forecast models for the Commercial Bank loan portfolio and associated fees
• Develop full funnel reporting for new markets performance and profitability
• Perform ad hoc analyses on market performance including post-mortem analyses
• Presents to senior leadership on a quarterly or monthly basis with a focus on translating business driver trends to forward looking risks and opportunities
• Complete required external and regulatory reports as needed
• Provide research on miscellaneous items and complete ad hoc analysis as necessary
• Develop strong working relationships with business unit leadership, peers, and partners

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree (Finance, Accounting or related field)
• 4+ years of diverse analytical experience in Finance, preferably with exposure to banking
• Organized self-starter with the ability to think and work independently and creatively
• Strong financial and/or accounting acumen
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to establish solid working relationships with multiple teams and individuals with varying levels of expertise
• Proven team player, willing to assist others as needed to ensure that group deadlines are met and quality standards achieved
• Detail oriented with the ability to thoroughly analyze and resolve issues with limited direction
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Access and PowerPoint)
• Ability to manage time and prioritize multiple tasks effectively

Preferred Skills

• Experience with data visualization applications (Tableau) preferred
• Experience with financial management software applications (Workday Financials, Adaptive Planning, Essbase) preferred
• Experience with SQL and Google Big Query preferred
• Commercial Banking experience

Compensation And Benefits

This position is eligible to earn a base salary in the range of $71,000.00 - $125,000.00 annually. Placement within the pay range may differ based upon various factors, including but not limited to skills, experience and geographic location. Compensation for this role also includes eligibility for incentive compensation which may include production, commission, and/or discretionary incentives.

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Key has implemented an approach to employee workspaces which prioritizes in-office presence, while providing flexible options in circumstances where roles can be performed effectively in a mobile environment.

Job Posting Expiration Date: 10/21/2026

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