About Working at Commerce

Wouldn’t it be great to build your career at a bank that’s known for helping people with their financial challenges? That’s exactly what you’d be doing when you join the team at Commerce Bank. We’re looking for teammates who are ready to do whatever it takes to help our customers with their everyday financial needs. You’d be helping yourself too, because Commerce has a tradition of recognizing and rewarding team members for their talent, skills and contributions.

No wonder we’ve been an industry leader for over 155 years and have developed a reputation as a great place to work in the financial services world. If you’d like to be a part of a team and culture that is respected by its peers and in your community, we should talk. We’re always looking for the best and brightest.

About This Job

As a FP&A Analyst, you'll serve as a member of the Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) team and is a financial liaison for a designated departments within the Bank. This support includes monthly reporting, variance analysis, unit cost studies, budget and forecasting and other financial analysis. This position will provide support to the IT division.

You'll work with various levels of management within the Business Unit, as well as corporate stakeholders to develop, interpret and implement financial reporting related to strategic planning, budgeting, and forecasting to drive business results. The FP&A Analyst is also responsible for the execution of monthly/quarterly/annual internal management reporting processes established by management. You will be responsible for providing accurate and timely output that is critical to other FP&A reporting and processes.

Essential Functions

• Perform financial forecasting, reporting, and operational metrics tracking

• Perform monthly processes used in internal Management reporting

• Work with Service and Support leaders to establish/update unit costs for services provided

• Report on financial performance and prepare for regular leadership reviews

• Analyze past results and perform variance analysis identifying trends and anomalies

• Evaluate financial performance by comparing and analyzing actual results with plans and forecasts

• Update financial models and analyses to support strategic initiatives

• Research, analyze and synthesize data from multiple sources into business information as directed by Business Unit leaders and/or team leaders

• Identify and drive process improvements, including the creation of standard and ad-hoc reports

• Support Business Unit leaders with data-driven analysis

• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Intermediate knowledge of Financial Planning and Analysis functions

• Intermediate analytical and quantitative skillset, including the utilization of BI and reporting tools

• Intermediate independent thinking and problem-solving skills

• Ability to demonstrate solid business acumen

• Motivated and organized self-starter with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Inquisitive, agile and strong team player with excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

• Ability to remain adaptable and resilient to all situations with an optimistic outlook and cast a positive shadow that is aligned with our culture and Core Values

• Strong level proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business, or equivalent combination of education and experience required

• 3+ years of financial planning and analysis related experience required

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