Sr Financial Analyst at Wheelhouse Credit Union

San Diego, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Jun, 26

Salary

47.79

Posted On

12 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Budgeting, Forecasting, Asset/Liability Management, Liquidity Analysis, Investment Analysis, Profitability Analysis, Variance Reporting, Financial Modeling, Risk Analysis, Data Analysis, Spreadsheet Skills, Communication, Organization, Internal Controls, Process Improvement, Cash Management

Industry

Banking

Description

Description Following established policies and procedures and under limited direction of the Vice President/CFO, the Senior Financial Analyst provides broad-based finance assignments requiring advanced knowledge of finance theory and accounting principles. Main responsibilities include budgeting, forecasting, ALM (Asset/Liability Management), liquidity, investment, branch/product profitability analysis, peer reporting, cost center budget variance reporting, and ad-hoc analysis. Provide management with information necessary for decision-making. Ensure complete, accurate, and timely completion of financial records for the Credit Union Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Support the CFO in day-to-day cash management and liquidity analysis, planning and reporting. Analyze overall investment portfolio for performance improvement and risk analysis. Proactively identify opportunities for enhancement while balancing risk/reward. Create various monthly investment reports/analyses. Perform due diligence on approved investment brokers and financial analysis on (Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco) FHLB and Corporate Credit Union (Catalyst). Ensure investment broker/brokerage files are complete and accurate. Prepare data for Asset-Liability Management (ALM) quarterly reporting with a focus on accuracy, internal controls, and process improvement. Act as an initial liaison with ALM vendor for questions relating to assumptions and results. Summarize results and create ALM quarterly reports for the ALCO Committee. With the CFO direction, leads the preparation of the Credit Union’s annual budget process. Coordinate and communicate with management to provide assumptions, information, and feedback. Develop and maintain the budget consolidation model. Create appropriate management and Board of Directors review materials for the annual budget. Develop and prepare monthly cost center budget variance reporting. Work closely with management to prepare and develop financial forecast and risk analyses as needed for the Leadership Team. Work closely with the CFO to assimilate and develop economic and industry information for integration into the forecasting process. Responsible for the development and maintenance of branch and product profitability for the Credit Union. Perform financial modeling and/or relevant financial analysis projects that will enhance the Leadership Team’s understanding of financial performance. Analyze and prepare all credit union peer group related data and reporting. Responsible for developing, documenting, maintaining, and improving processes and internal controls related to finance-related functions. Ensure process documentation and desktop procedures are accurate and are updated timely. Serve as a back-up for the NCUA 5300 Call Report, streamline and improve the data collection and reporting process. Act as a super-user for accounting and finance systems, develop reports to assist management and lead integration of systems as planned. Maintain effective communication and coordination with Credit Union personnel and with management. Other duties as assigned. Requirements A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university, with a concentration in finance. Five to seven years of finance-related experience for financial institution is preferred. Advanced spreadsheet skills are required. High level of proficiency in data analysis. Strong personal computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word and PowerPoint). Professional written and verbal communication skills. Excellent collaborative skills and the ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships. Work involves extensive personal contact with others and is usually of a personal or sensitive nature. A high degree of organization and the ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines. A high level of motivation and initiative. Knowledge and understanding of the mission and vision of the Credit Union. Strictly adhere to the Credit Union’s policy of confidentiality, security, professional conduct and dress.

Responsibilities

The Senior Financial Analyst supports the CFO with daily cash management, liquidity analysis, and investment portfolio performance review, while also leading the preparation of quarterly ALM reports and the annual budget process. Key duties involve developing and maintaining branch/product profitability models, preparing variance reports, and conducting ad-hoc financial analysis for leadership decision-making.