Principal Financial Analyst - Commercial Bank Finance
- Employer
- Capital One
- Location
- McLean, Virginia
- Closing date
- Feb 21, 2021
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- Industry
- Financial Services and Banking
- Function
- Finance
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Details
Principal Financial Analyst - Commercial Bank Finance
The Commercial Bank Finance Team of Capital One is seeking a Principal Financial Analyst. In this role, you will a nalyze and forecast financial performance, management reports, products and processes as well as apply advanced forecasting techniques to key value driver forecasts. You will develop and build forecasting models, research financial and economic trends for specific projects, and provide technical solutions for business analysis. You will also forecast important business variables, generate monthly/quarterly business reviews, analyze both historical and forecasting results, and make business recommendations. In addition, you will develop methodologies and processes that provide transparency of costs and cost drivers to recipient businesses, and analyze current financial results to identify and address evolving business issues and opportunities. You will provide management and business clients with project statuses. You will perform reporting and analysis to support presentation and ad-hoc requests. And you will further develop technology skills (e.g. SQL, Python, Tableau, etc.).
Roles require strong communication, problem solving, strategic thinking, and influencing skills in order to effectively:
- Articulate outcomes of analysis and relevant insights
- Partner with business leadership to assess the financial implications of ongoing efforts to grow the organization
- Develop presentations to communicate business and analysis results to senior leadership audiences
General Responsibilities:
- Financial analysis & reporting: Accurately analyze & explain key cost drivers and monthly variances, suggest actions to the business, and manage the regular reporting process
- Budgeting, forecasting, and Profit & Loss (P&L) management
- Business presentations: Assist in development of presentations to communicate analysis results to senior audiences, clearly articulate outcomes of analysis to leadership teams
- Ad-hoc requests and special projects
- Independently manage and prioritize workload
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree or military experience
- At least 4 years' experience in financial analysis
- At least 4 years' experience with financial modeling
- Experience in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's Degree in Business Administration (MBA) or Master's Degree in Finance
- Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) license or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license
- 5+ years' experience in financial analysis
- 5+ years' experience with financial modeling
- 5+ years' experience in strategic analysis & planning
- Proven business relationship, communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills
- Demonstrated independent problem solving and strategic thinking abilities
- Strong teamwork skills; ability to positively contribute to overall success of the team
At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.
Company
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Create a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive and innovate
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Capital One is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, disability or other protected status.
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