Senior - Financial Strategy Analyst

Bread Financial Group; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

11 paid holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Bread Financial is seeking a Senior - Financial Strategy Analyst to deliver data-driven portfolio analyses, forecasts, and financial models that inform strategic decisions and profitability. You will design client contract structures, pricing strategies, and performance-tracking tools, while driving automation and providing ad-hoc analytical support across management levels.

Collaborate with partners to improve processes, present insights, and contribute to planning and forecasting in a dynamic,

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business-related field.
• 5-8 years of experience in analysis and reporting in the Financial Services field.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Analytics or related field of study or equivalent, relevant work experience
• 9+ years of experience in analysis and reporting in the Financial Services field.

Responsibilities

• Generate financial performance analyses and forecasts via data tools and provide comprehensive reporting.
• Identify and propose process improvements based on portfolio trends and lead internal client discussions.
• Extract and manipulate data from Essbase, SQL, and MicroStrategy to build and update reports.
• Develop and maintain key financial reports and models to support portfolio analysis and forecasting.
• Manage ad-hoc projects with cross-functional collaboration and strict deadlines.

Skills

Profit Management

Income Statements

Internal Reporting

Credit

Competitor Analysis

Financial Forecasting

Ad Hoc Reporting

Data Analytics

MicroStrategy

Education

Associate's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business-related field

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Analytics or related field of study or equivalent

Tools

Essbase

SQL

MicroStrategy

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Job Summary

The Senior - Financial Strategy Analyst delivers data-driven portfolio performance analyses, forecasts, and financial models to inform strategic business decisions and optimize profitability. The Senior - Financial Strategy Analyst develops client contract deal structures, promotional pricing strategies, and performance tracking tools, while also driving process automation and providing ad-hoc analytical support. Utilizing a deep understanding of portfolio profitability, the Senior - Financial Strategy Analyst collaborates with internal partners and presents financial insights to all management levels, contributing significantly to the organization's financial planning and forecasting processes.

Essential Job Functions

• Generate financial performance analyses and forecasts via data tools and provide comprehensive reporting. Analyze client performance against expectations, identifying variances and trends. Develop and maintain financial models, including pricing and forecasting models, ensuring accuracy and reliability. Present analytical findings and recommendations to stakeholders. - (30%)
• Proactively identify and propose process improvements based on portfolio trends. Lead internal client discussions and participate in brand strategy sessions. Define project objectives, success metrics, and risk mitigation strategies. Conduct competitive market research and analysis. - (30%)
• Independently extract and manipulate data from Essbase, SQL, and MicroStrategy to build and update reports. Ensure data accuracy and integrity across all financial reporting and analysis. - (15%)
• Develop and maintain key financial reports and models to support portfolio analysis and forecasting. Create and distribute ad-hoc reports based on evolving business needs. Ensure accuracy and quality of all financial reporting deliverables. - (15%)
• Manage ad-hoc projects, including interdepartmental collaborations, ensuring timely and accurate completion. Prioritize and manage multiple projects while adhering to strict deadlines. Utilize advanced Microsoft Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams) for data analysis and reporting. - (10%)

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business-related field
• 5-8 years of experience in analysis and reporting in the Financial Services field

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Analytics or related field of study or equivalent, relevant work experience
• 9+ years of experience in analysis and reporting in the Financial Services field

Skills

• Profit Management
• Income Statements
• Internal Reporting
• Credit
• Competitor Analysis
• Financial Forecasting
• Ad Hoc ReportingData Analytics
• MicroStrategy

Reports To

Manager and above

Direct Reports

0

Work Environment

• Normal office environment. (Remote or Hybrid), 3 to 4 days per month are expected in office if within 60 miles of a posted Bread Financial location.

Travel

• Ability to travel up to 5% annually

Physical And Mental Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily and meet the physical, mental and work environment requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions, absent undue hardship.

• Communicate/Hearing
• Communicate/Talking
• Move/Traverse
• Reaching
• Standing
• Stationary Position/Seated
• Typing/Writing

Other Duties

This job description is illustrative of the types of duties typically performed by this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of the types of essential functions of the job. Because job content may change from time to time, the Company reserves the right to add and/or delete essential functions from this job at any time.

Salary Range (unless Otherwise Noted Below)

$81,100.00 - $129,800.00

Full Salary Range For Position

California: $93,300.00 - $162,300.00 Colorado: $81,100.00 - $142,800.00 New York: $89,200.00 - $162,300.00 Washington: $89,200.00 - $149,300.00 Maryland: $89,200.00 - $142,800.00 Washington DC: $93,300.00 - $149,300.00 Illinois: $81,100.00 - $142,800.00 New Jersey: $93,300.00 - $149,300.00 Vermont: $81,100.00 - $129,800.00 Ohio: $81,100.00 - $129,800.00 Maine: $81,100.00 - $129,800.00 Connecticut: $89,200.00 - $142,800.00 Virginia: $81,100.00 - $129,800.00

The actual base pay within this range may be dependent upon many factors, which may include, but are not limited to, work location, education, experience, and skills.

You must be work authorized in the United States on a full time basis without the need for any sponsorship now or in the future from any employer or organization. The Company cannot offer employment to F-1 (student) visa holders.

Bread Financial offers medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and other voluntary benefits (including basic and optional life insurance, supplemental medical plans, and short and long-term disability) to eligible associates (regular full-time associates scheduled to work 30 hours per week or more) and their spouses/domestic partners, and child(ren) under the age of 26. New associate elected coverage begins on date of hire (with the exception of disability coverage which has a 6‑month waiting period). Six weeks of 100% paid parental leave for eligible parents is available after a 180‑day waiting period. Hired associates can immediately enroll in Bread Financial’s 401(k) plan.

All associates receive 11 paid holidays. Associates have discretion in managing their time away from work through the Flexible Time Off (FTO) program and may need to notify and receive approval from their manager prior to taking the time off. Associates (except those located in Illinois) receive 80 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time (“PSST”) upon hire and at the beginning of each subsequent calendar year. Illinois associates receive 40 hours of Illinois PSST upon hire and at the beginning of each subsequent calendar year and 40 hours of Illinois Paid Leave upon hire and at the beginning of each subsequent calendar year. Illinois Paid Leave must be used before associates in Illinois will be approved to take FTO.

Hired associates will be able to elect the purchase company stock during offering periods in June and December. You will be eligible for an annual incentive bonus based on individual and company performance.

About Bread Financial®

At Bread Financial, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community, and be part of our award-winning culture. We’ve been consistently recognized as a best place to work nationally and in many markets and we’re proud to promote an environment where you feel appreciated, accepted, valued, and fulfilled—both personally and professionally. Bread Financial supports the overall wellness of our associates with a diverse suite of benefits and offers boundless opportunities for career development and non-traditional career progression.

Bread Financial®(NYSE: BFH) is a tech‑forward financial services company that provides simple, personalized payment, lending and saving solutions to millions of U.S. consumers. Our payment solutions deliver growth for some of the most recognized brands in travel & entertainment, health & beauty, technology, electronics, jewelry, home and specialty apparel through our co‑brand and private label credit cards and pay‑over‑time products providing choice and value to our shared customers. Additionally, we offer Bread Financial general purpose credit cards and saving products that empower our customers and their passions for a better life.

Bread Financial proudly marks 30 years of success in 2026. To learn more about our global associates, our performance and our sustainability progress, visit breadfinancial.com or follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn.

• Bread Financial offers competitive pay, a comprehensive selection of benefit options including 401(k).
• The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Any applicant offered employment will be required to establish that they are legally authorized to work in the United States for the Company.
• The Company participates in E-Verify.
• The Company will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act. Applicants with criminal histories are encouraged to apply.
• The Company complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended, and all applicable state/local laws. The Company will provide accommodations to applicants needing accommodations to complete the application process. Applicants with disabilities may contact the Company to request and arrange for accommodations. If you need assistance to accommodate a disability, you may request an accommodation at any time. Please contact the Recruiting Team at [e-mail].

Job Family

Accounting / Finance

Job Type

Regular