Western Alliance Bancorporation

Senior Financial Systems Analyst

Western Alliance Bancorporation$95K — $115K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in Financial Analysis, Accounting, or related field.
  • Bachelor's degree in relevant field; MBA or Master's preferred.
  • Intermediate knowledge of banking operations and regulatory compliance.
  • Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel features.
  • Intermediate to advanced knowledge of financial planning and analysis concepts.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • CPA or CFA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Support the administration of Oracle EPM Cloud applications.
  • Load and certify financial data in EPBCS for reporting purposes.
  • Develop and enhance Smart View reports and templates.
  • Assist in monthly forecasts and annual budget processes.
  • Support compliance with SOX and audit requirements.
  • Collaborate with IT and vendors for system improvements.
  • Identify automation opportunities in financial data processes.

Benefits

  • Competitive salaries with an ownership stake in the company.
  • Medical and dental insurance coverage.
  • Generous time off policies.
  • Robust 401(k) matching program.
  • Tuition assistance for further education.
  • Engagement in employee volunteer initiatives.
  • Access to wellness programs for a healthy work-life balance.
Full Job Description

Job Title:

Senior Financial Systems Analyst

Location:

CityScape

What you'll do:

As a Senior Financial Systems 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.Oracle EPM / EPBCS Administration
  • Support the administration and maintenance of Oracle EPM Cloud applications, including EPBCS planning and reporting environments.
  • Maintain and validate metadata, dimensions, hierarchies, forms, dashboards, reports, and business rules.
  • Execute, monitor, and troubleshoot monthly, quarterly, and annual planning, forecasting, and reporting processes.
  • Assist with testing Oracle EPM monthly updates, enhancements, patches, and configuration changes.
  • Partner with Finance leadership and IT to support application security, access reviews, change management, and system governance.
Data Management, Loading and Reconciliation
  • Load, validate, reconcile, and certify financial and operational data in EPBCS for actuals, forecasts, budgets, and management reporting.
  • Support data integrations and recurring data feeds from Accounting, Treasury, ALM, HR, data warehouse, and other source systems.
  • Investigate data quality issues and reconcile differences between source systems, EPBCS, Smart View reports, and downstream reporting outputs.
  • Document key data flows, dependencies, control points, and recurring monthly processes.
  • Identify opportunities to automate manual data preparation, validation, and reporting activities.
Smart View Reporting and End-User Support
  • Develop, maintain, and enhance Oracle Smart View templates, reports, templates, ad hoc retrievals, and recurring analysis workbooks.
  • Train and support FP&A, Accounting, and business users on Smart View functionality, reporting standards, and best practices.
  • Troubleshoot Smart View connection, retrieval, submission, formatting, and data refresh issues.
  • Create clear documentation, user guides, standard operating procedures, and training materials for recurring financial systems processes.
FP&A and Financial Reporting Support
  • Support monthly forecast, annual budget, long-range planning, variance analysis, and executive reporting cycles.
  • Partner with FP&A teams to understand reporting needs and translate business requirements into scalable system solutions.
  • Assist with financial data analysis, trend analysis, and recurring management reporting packages.
  • Support close and forecasting deadlines by coordinating data readiness, resolving system issues, and communicating status to stakeholders.
Controls, Compliance and Process Improvement
  • Support SOX, audit, access management, data governance, and documentation requirements for financial systems processes.
  • Maintain process documentation and evidence for recurring close, forecast, budget, and reporting activities.
  • Recommend and implement process improvements that increase efficiency, data accuracy, transparency, and user adoption.
  • Collaborate with IT, Oracle Support, vendors, and business partners to resolve system issues and improve finance technology capabilities.

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 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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