Strategic Finance Analyst: Forecasting, Profitability & Insight

Columbia Bank; Lake Oswego (OR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Columbia Bank is seeking a Financial Analyst in Lake Oswego to provide finance support including planning, forecasting, variance analysis, product profitability, and reporting to Commercial Bank leaders. The role requires delivering high-quality analyses, collaborating with management, and training others as needed.

Based in Lake Oswego, this onsite role emphasizes adherence to bank regulations, cross-functional coordination, and strategic input to improve operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or equivalent experience.
• 3 years of experience in an analytical role.
• Skills in spreadsheet preparation, word processing, presentation, and database management and reporting software.
• Organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as accomplish work assignments and sometimes tight schedules.
• Developing analytical skills.
• Effective team player.

Responsibilities

• Support reporting, analysis, forecasting, budgeting and planning needs for Commercial Bank leadership and supporting teams.
• Identify reporting needs, provide in-depth analysis, and deliver financial and related reports to support strategic decision making.
• Support capital stress testing, pricing committees, and Asset-Liability Committee by producing and presenting financial results and analysis.
• Communicate emerging finance-related issues pertinent to the business to management as decisions are made.
• Stay engaged with Commercial Bank management as strategic decisions are being made and communicate insights.

Skills

Spreadsheet skills

Word processing

Project management

Team collaboration

Analytical skills

Education

Finance/Economics/Accounting degree

Tools

Database reporting software

Job description

Columbia Bank is seeking a Financial Analyst in Lake Oswego to provide finance support including planning, forecasting, variance analysis, product profitability, and reporting to Commercial Bank leaders. The role requires delivering high-quality analyses, collaborating with management, and training others as needed.

Based in Lake Oswego, this onsite role emphasizes adherence to bank regulations, cross-functional coordination, and strategic input to improve operations.