**If you are a current FIB employee, please apply through the Career Worklet in the Employee PortalThis position can be located at Billings, MT and Sioux Falls, SD Downtown branch.
SUMMARYThe Financial Planning and Analysis Senior Analyst will be responsible for providing forecasts and financial analysis. This position will partner with both Finance and Business Partners to develop detailed budgets and forecasts, track and report performance against budgets, and support key constituents in the understanding of their financial results.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES- Provides financial products and services and acting as a business advisor and partner to various business units.
- Initiates, collects, compiles, and integrates business data to inform forecasts and budgets.
- Executes variance analysis and provides understanding of operational and financial performance to senior leadership.
- Makes recommendations for business unit/program's financial and performance improvements.
- Leads and supports development of business cases using appropriate financial indices and coordination with other stakeholders.
- Utilizes insightful analysis to support decision making and help drive business results.
- Assist in the development and improvement of internal senior leadership reports.
- Lead the annual budget process for FTE and workforce planning across the organization.
- Partner with business units, HR, and Finance leadership to ensure alignment between workforce plans and financial targets.
- Prepare and deliver monthly workforce and budget reporting to business unit leaders, HR, and Finance.
- Analyze FTE trends, labor costs, and variances, providing actionable insights to stakeholders.
- Create and maintain bank board reporting related to workforce planning, FTE, and incentive programs.
- Support incentive plans from a reporting and validation standpoint.
- Validate and monitor incentive plan performance in calculations and payouts.
QUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and advanced understanding of forecast modeling
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE- Bachelor's Degree required
- 4-6 years experience in finance, accounting, business, or a related role required
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS- Certified Public Accountant preferred
- Chartered Finance Analyst preferred
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENTThe physical demands and work environment are representative of those that must be met or encountered to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
- Dexterity of hands/fingers to operate computer keyboard and mouse - Frequently
- Sitting - Frequently
- Standing - Occasionally
- Noise Level - Moderate
- Typical Work hours - M-F (8-5)
- Regular and Predictable Attendance - Required
**If you are a current FIB employee, please apply through the Career Worklet in the Employee Portal 
