Finance Manager

At Associated Bank we strive to create an inclusive culture where different perspectives are valued and recognized as strengths critical to our success. If you thrive in an environment where your growth and development are encouraged and supported then Associated Bank may be the right place for you.

Associated Bank requires you to directly represent yourself and your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process. Associated Bank conducts a thorough background check on all new hires.

Role Summary
The Finance Manager serves as a strategic finance partner supporting Operations and Technology providing financial planning forecasting profitability analysis and decision support for key business initiatives. This role helps guide investment decisions business case development and financial performance management while leading a team of analysts and delivering actionable insights to business leaders. The position offers exposure to enterprise-wide initiatives with opportunities for career growth and professional development. This key role will contribute to the continued transformation of Financial Planning & Analysis and its impact across the organization.

Key Accountabilities

• Partner with business leaders to provide financial insight strategic guidance and decision support for Operations and Technology initiatives.
• Lead budgeting forecasting variance analysis and profitability analysis for assigned business areas.
• Develop and evaluate business cases supporting technology investments and strategic initiatives.
• Communicate financial results risks opportunities and recommendations to senior leaders through clear and impactful presentations.
• Review and approve financial analyses assumptions forecasts and recommendations prepared by the team.
• Drive improvements in forecasting accuracy reporting effectiveness and financial planning processes.
• Lead coach and develop a team of finance professionals while managing priorities and performance.
• Ensure financial planning and analysis processes controls and documentation meet governance audit and regulatory requirements.

Education & Experience

Required

• Bachelors degree in Finance Business Management Economics Accounting or a related field or equivalent amount of education and experience.
• 7 years of financial analysis financial planning and analysis (FP&A) or banking experience
• Experience providing financial analysis and decision support to business leaders
• Leadership experience managing direct reports and developing team members

Preferred

• Experience supporting technology infrastructure or development-related financial initiatives
• Experience developing and evaluating business cases for strategic investments
• Cost accounting experience
• Profitability reporting experience

Why Youll Love Working Here

This role offers the opportunity to serve as the lead finance partner for impactful technology and operational initiatives across the organization. Youll gain significant exposure to strategic investment decisions while leading a team and influencing business outcomes. The position also provides a potential pathway into future senior finance leadership opportunities.

Apply today to make an impact.

We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified parties including but not limited to people returning to the workforce people with disabilities those without a college degree and veterans or those with military experience.

In addition to core traditional benefits we take pride in offering benefits for every stage of life.

• Retirement savings including both 401(k) and Pension plans.
• Paid time off to volunteer in your community.
• Opportunities to connect with others through our diversity-focusedColleague Resource Groups.
• Competitive salaries with professional development and advancement opportunities.
• Bonus benefits including well-being programs and incentives parental leaveanemployee stock purchase plan military benefits and much more.
• Personal banking loan investmentand insurance benefits.

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Artificial Intelligence Statement

To support our recruiting process we may use artificial intelligence (AI) or automated technologies to collect organize sort and analyze information submitted by applicants. These tools may assist our Talent Acquisition professionals in identifying applicants who appear to satisfy the minimum qualifications for a position.

AI is not used to make employment decisions on behalf of Associated Bank. No applicant will be selected or rejected solely based on the output of an AI tool. Hiring decisions are made by Associated Bank personnel who review applicant information and exercise independent judgment in accordance with applicable law and company policies.

Compliance Statement

Associated Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We support a work environment where colleagues are respected and given the opportunity to perform to their fullest potential. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race religion color sex national origin age sexual orientation gender identity disability or veteran status among other factors.

Fully complies with all applicable enterprise policies and procedures. Acts in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations as outlined in training materials including but not limited to Bank Secrecy Act. Responsible for reporting suspicious activity to Financial Intelligence. Responsible to report all customer complaints as prescribed and procedure violations to management or HR.

Responsible to report ethical concerns as needed to Associated Banks anonymous Ethics Hotline.

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The pay range represents anticipated base pay for this role. Actual pay may vary based on factors including but not limited to work location skills experience education and qualifications for the role.

For certain positions total compensation may also include incentive commission or bonus opportunities not reflected in the posted base pay range.

$98980.00 - $169680.00 per year