Job Description
Join our award-winning finance team at Heartland Financial Group, a leading regional bank serving Kansas City's thriving business community. We're seeking a detail-oriented Senior Financial Analyst to drive strategic financial planning, support executive decision-making, and optimize operational efficiency. This hybrid role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career advancement in one of America's most vibrant financial hubs.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain complex financial models for budgeting, forecasting, and scenario analysis
- Analyze financial performance metrics and deliver actionable insights to executive leadership
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports with executive-level summaries
- Collaborate with department heads to identify cost-saving opportunities and process improvements
- Support M&A activities through due diligence and valuation analysis
- Lead cross-functional projects related to financial system implementations and process automation
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, SOX, and internal financial controls
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics (MBA/CFA preferred)
- 5+ years of progressive financial analysis experience in banking or financial services
- Advanced proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and financial modeling software
- Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and financial reporting standards
- Proven ability to translate complex financial data into strategic recommendations
- Excellent presentation skills with ability to communicate to non-financial stakeholders
- Experience with SAP or Oracle ERP systems
- CPA or CFA designation highly desirable