Western Alliance Bancorporation

Financial Planning and Analysis Senior Analyst

Western Alliance Bancorporation$80K — $110K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in Financial Analysis or a related field
  • Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting; MBA preferred
  • Intermediate knowledge of banking operations and commercial banking products
  • Familiarity with AI tools for process automation
  • Understanding of regulatory compliance in finance
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office with advanced Excel skills
  • Strong knowledge of financial reporting and analysis concepts

Responsibilities

  • Lead financial report and dashboard preparation for senior leadership
  • Develop and maintain complex financial models for budgeting and forecasting
  • Analyze business performance and financial trends to provide insights
  • Perform ad hoc financial analysis and investment opportunity evaluation
  • Support departmental budgeting and expense management efforts
  • Collaborate with business units to enhance financial processes

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Ownership stake in the company
  • Medical and dental insurance
  • Generous time off
  • 401k matching program
  • Tuition assistance program
  • Employee volunteer program
  • Wellness program
  • Opportunity to gain hands-on experience in business finance
Full Job Description
Job Title:
Financial Planning and Analysis Senior Analyst

Location:
CityScape

What you'll do:
As a Financial Planning and Analysis Senior Analyst you'll take an active role in financial planning, budgeting and strategic analysis. You'll provide insights and recommendations to improve financial performance and help guide decision making.
  • Lead the preparation of financial reports, dashboards, and presentations for senior leadership.
  • Develop and maintain complex financial models to support budgeting, forecasting and strategic planning.
  • Analyze business performance, key drivers, and financial trends to provide actionable insights to senior leaders, perform ad hoc financial analysis, evaluation investment opportunities, assist in capital planning / risk assessments, and support special projects as needed.
  • Support departmental budgeting and expense management efforts. Collaborate with business units to improve financial processes and efficiencies.


What you'll need:
  • 3+ years of related experience in Financial Analysis, Accounting, Finance (GL Mgmt., Public Reporting, Analysis) or similar field.
  • Bachelor's degree in related field required; Masters or MBA in related field preferred.
  • Intermediate knowledge of general banking operations, including deposit operations, loan administration, treasury management and/or other commercial banking products and services.
  • Intermediate knowledge of AI tools, including Copilot, Claude, Gemini, with some skills in implementing tools for automation and streamlining of processes.
  • Intermediate knowledge of applicable regulatory and legal compliance obligations, rules and regulations, industry standards and practices.
  • Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office with advanced Excel capabilities including Pivot Tables, SUMPRODUCT, INDEX/MATCH, etc.
  • Intermediate to advanced knowledge of financial planning and analysis concepts, financial reporting and disclosure concepts. Presentation of information and reports.
  • Intermediate speaking and writing communication skills.
  • Certified Public Accountant preferred.
  • Chartered Financial Analysts preferred.


Benefits you'll love:
We offer all the important things you'd want - like competitive salaries, an ownership stake in the company, medical and dental insurance, time off, a great 401k matching program, tuition assistance program, an employee volunteer program, and a wellness program. In addition, you'll have the opportunity to bolster your business knowledge, learning the ins and outs of how successful companies operate and manage their finances, giving you invaluable hands-on experience to help grow your career!

About Western Alliance Bancorporation

Western Alliance Bancorporation is a bank holding company that provides a range of banking and related services to businesses and individuals. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. Western Alliance Bancorporation operates through its subsidiary banks, which include Western Alliance Bank, Bank of Nevada, and Bridge Bank. The company offers a variety of products and services, including commercial and industrial loans, real estate loans, treasury management, and wealth management. Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to providing exceptional customer service and has received numerous awards and recognitions for its performance and growth.
Learn more about Western Alliance Bancorporation
Size
3,139 employees
Market Cap
$6.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$506.6 million
5 Year Trend
+18.8%
NASDAQ

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