Financial Analyst FP&A First Command Bank
Fort Worth, TX - USA
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Job Summary
How will this role impact First Command
The Financial Analyst plays a critical role in strategic and operational decision-making for First Command Bank by delivering high-quality financial analysis forecasts and insights and asset-liability management (ALM) support. This role partners closely with Finance Accounting Treasury and business leaders to drive transparency into financial performance optimize balance sheet and resource allocation manage interest rate risk and support both monthly close and long-term planning processes.
What will the employee do in this role
General FP&A Analyst Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain rolling forecasts KPI dashboards and management reports used to evaluate bank and business line performance
- Analyze financial data and maintain complex financial models to project income statement balance sheet and liquidity results
- Ensure forecast accuracy through coordination with Accounting Treasury and business partners clearly documenting assumptions
- Perform ad hoc projects and analysis i.e. profitability cost-to-serve and balance sheet analysis to support management decisions and enhance financial performance
- Support the banks ALM framework including balance sheet modeling interest rate risk analysis and scenario simulations
- Analyze net interest income (NII) net interest margin (NIM) liquidity and capital impacts under multiple interest rate environments
- Assist with preparation of ALCO materials dashboards and management reporting
- Partner with Treasury and Finance to support deposit pricing loan growth strategies and funding optimization
- Any other tasks and duties as agreed with FP&A Manager
Specific Responsibilities
- Prepare the annual plan monthly reforecasts and long-range financial projections for First Command Bank and its business lines
- Challenge business partners on revenue expense balance sheet and funding assumptions when drivers indicate indicates potential risks and opportunities
- Act as a valued business partner by providing informed proactive analysis and business insights to enable effective decision-making and efficient resource utilization for First Command Bank
- Leverage bank financial systems and planning tools (IBM PA/PAW Jack Henry ProfitStars) to enhance forecasting accuracy reporting automation and analytical insight.
- Support the creation of new financial reports such us profitability and cost to serve and others.
What skills and qualifications do you need
Education & Work Experience
- Requires a bachelors degree in accounting or finance (accounting preferred) & 5 years of experience;
- Or requires a masters degree in business accounting or finance & 2-4 years of experience
Certifications
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Experience with creating and overseeing financial models reporting and dashboards
- Experience with financial processes including month-end close budgeting & forecasting management reporting variance analysis and cost allocations.
- Experience supporting asset-liability management interest rate risk analysis or treasury-related financial modeling
- Proven ability to analyze business financial performance and implement appropriate measures to maximize financial performance
- Possess knowledge and skill to break down complex concepts into easy to understandable action items including ALM concepts
- Able to develop reporting and effectively present ad hoc and diverse information to executives
- Working knowledge of general accepted accounting standard (GAAP) banking financial statements and regulatory reporting concepts
- Able to thrive in a team environment and contribute to team objectives
- Excellent presentation building and delivery skills
- Strong attention to detail accuracy and organization skills
- Strong work ethic and ability to think creatively
- Displays sound judgment in handling confidential and sensitive information
- Able to work flexible hours when needed
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About Company
With over 60 years of financial coaching experience and over 175 offices around the world, First Command's Financial Advisors are proud to serve America's military.