Sr. FP & A Analyst

Beacon Bank; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 55,888 - 102,474; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Bank is seeking a Senior FP&A Analyst in Boston to lead budgeting, forecasting, profitability analysis, and financial reporting. You will partner with senior leadership to drive strategic insights while maintaining data integrity and mentoring the FP&A team.

The role requires 2–4+ years in FP&A or banking finance, strong Excel and BI skills, and experience with planning tools. Location is Boston, MA with a focus on bank-wide financial performance and strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience is required.
• 2–4+ years of FP&A, corporate finance, or banking finance experience.
• Experience in a financial institution or bank holding company is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own key components of the annual budget and multi-year financial plans.
• Build and maintain integrated financial models (income statement, balance sheet, capital, liquidity).
• Partner with business lines to develop assumptions and align plans with objectives.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly variance analyses vs. budget and forecast.
• Develop dashboards and executive-level reporting for senior management.

Skills

Financial modeling

Excel proficiency

BI tools

Budgeting tools

Banking regulations

Data storytelling

Multi-priority

Attention to detail

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Axiom

Empyrean

Excel

Job description

Division: Finance

Department: FP&A

Reports to: Director of Finance

Status: Exempt

Grade: 10

Salary Range: $55,588 - $102,474

Salary range updated 4/10/2026. Actual compensation within the pay range will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to, skills, prior relevant experience, and specific work location.

Location: Boston, MA

Purpose/Objective

FP&A is a small team that serves as the financial and analytical liaison between the core business units, corporate functions, investor relations, and senior management. It covers a wide variety of responsibilities, including budgeting and forecasting, capital planning, executive reporting, and analysis of new business opportunities. The Senior FP&A Analyst position plays a critical role in managing the Bank’s financial strategy through budgeting, forecasting, profitability analysis, and financial reporting. The Senior FP&A Analyst will partner with senior and executive leadership across the bank to provide strategic insights while maintaining and managing data integrity. The Senior FP&A Analyst will train FP&A team members for further development of the team.

Essential Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Forecasting

• Own key components of the annual budget and multi-year financial plans across the consolidated bank and legal entities.
• Build, enhance, and maintain integrated financial models (income statement, balance sheet, capital, and liquidity).
• Partner with business line leaders to develop assumptions, challenge forecasts, and align plans with strategic objectives.
• Support capital planning, including stress testing, scenario analysis, and regulatory considerations.
• Drive continuous improvement in forecasting accuracy, processes, and governance.

Financial Performance Analysis

• Analyze financial performance of consolidated bank, regional banking areas, and business lines , including:
• Net interest margin (NIM) and balance sheet trends
• Loan and deposit growth, pricing, and mix
• Credit quality and provision dynamics
• Non-interest income and expense management
• Prepare and present monthly and quarterly variance analyses vs. budget, forecast, and prior periods.
• Identify key drivers of performance and proactively highlight risks and opportunities.
• Develop and monitor KPIs including ROA, ROE, efficiency ratio, capital ratios, liquidity metrics, and growth indicators.
• Conduct deep-dive analyses on emerging trends (e.g., deposit behavior, pricing changes, customer activity).

Management Reporting & Executive Support

• Prepare monthly and quarterly internal financial reporting packages for senior management.
• Develop executive-level dashboards and presentations that clearly communicate performance insights.
• Ensure consistency and accuracy in consolidating financials across multiple bank charters.
• Provide clear, concise recommendations to support strategic and operational decisions.

Profitability Measurement & Business Analytics

• Play a key role in the design, implementation, and ongoing enhancement of profitability frameworks, including:
• Funds Transfer Pricing (FTP)
• Product and customer profitability
• Branch and cost center performance
• Partner with FP&A leadership to refine methodologies and improve transparency of profitability reporting.
• Analyze product pricing, margin performance, and customer segmentation to support growth and optimization strategies.
• Deliver actionable insights to senior management on business line performance and strategic initiatives.

Data, Systems & Process Improvement

• Collaborate in efforts to enhance FP&A tools, data infrastructure, and reporting processes.
• Partner with Data & Analytics teams to improve data quality, automation, and scalability.
• Support implementation and optimization of planning and reporting systems (e.g., FP&A platforms, BI tools).
• Drive efficiency through automation and standardization of recurring analyses and reporting.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience is required

Experience

• 2-4+ years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, banking finance, or related field
• Prior experience in a financial institution or bank holding company strongly preferred

Skills & Knowledge

• Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills
• Strong proficiency in Excel; experience with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau) required
• Experience utilizing a budgeting & forecasting tool (Axiom, Empyrean)
• Deep understanding of bank financial statements, regulatory ratios, and performance drivers
• Ability to synthesize complex data into clear, executive-level insights
• Strong communication and presentation skills with senior stakeholders
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Strategic thinking combined with hands-on execution

Core Competencies

• Business and financial acumen (banking-focused)
• Analytical rigor and problem-solving
• Intellectual curiosity and continuous improvement mindset
• Cross-functional collaboration and influence
• Strong ownership and accountability
• Cybersecurity awareness to protect the Bank, its systems, and customers

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