Financial Lead
The Finance Lead role will be responsible for providing financial support, maintaining financial oversight, and making recommendations on financial issues to their assigned business unit(s) leaders. The role will act as the primary financial partner for the assigned business unit(s) management team.
Position Competencies
A comprehensive knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures to aid in the completion of highly complex assignments. Provides counsel to client leaders to proactively anticipate and address complex to very complex financial issues impacting the business. Requires advanced technical proficiency and understanding and knowledge of financial systems software e.g. Hyperion.
Position Responsibilities:
Financial Analysis Support
- Provide financial support to business units.
- Maintain financial oversight and make recommendations on financial issues to assigned business unit(s).
- Act as primary financial partner for assigned business unit(s) and be an active participant at team meetings.
Monthly / Annual Forecast Process
- Coordinate and execute the monthly / annual forecast analysis process with assigned business unit(s) including the development of targets and coordination with Division Finance Officers and management.
Communications and Presentations
- Lead and/or present financial analysis and results to business unit(s).
Project Management
- Provide project financial support and analytics related to financial and other performance metrics to assigned business unit(s).
Review and Analysis of Monthly Results
- Coordinate and execute the review of monthly reporting and results process with assigned business unit(s).
- Provide analytical support and recommendations on key financial issues, which includes the research and explanation of variances to the plan in coordination with assigned business unit(s)
Strategic Issue Development
- Partner with assigned business unit (s) on development of their strategic plans.
- May include development of profit and growth improvement ideas and/or expense control ideas and corresponding analysis from a financial perspective.
MIS Issue Resolution
- Proactively resolve MIS issues impacting performance and review impact with business unit(s) and Divisional Financial Officers.
Business Decision Support (Problem Resolution)
- Provide support to business units on how to apply policy.
- Provide objective viewpoint on financial results for the business unit.
Position Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university
- 5 years of experience in Finance or related field
- 4 years of experience utilizing Microsoft Office software (Excel including pivot tables, charts, graphs, Word, PowerPoint)
About Comerica
We know our employees are critical to our overall success and we are dedicated to investing in their future. One of the ways we do this is to offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to recognize and reward individual performance, as well support health, well-being, development and security for our colleagues and their family. Total Rewards consists of cash compensation, development and flexible benefit programs designed to meet individual needs today and in the future. Your salary will be commensurate with your work experience and our programs are reviewed regularly to ensure each remain competitive. We are proud to offer benefits such as health and welfare programs, strong retirement benefits, and generous paid time off programs. You and your eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children, can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401(k) and pension, income protection benefits such as life insurance, AD&D, and supplemental health programs to offset unexpected health care expenses. We also have a variety of time off programs for things like vacation, sick time, disability, and parental leave. Eligibility for some programs varies based on employment status and tenure.
Upon offer, Comerica conducts a comprehensive background and fingerprint check.
NMLS certification requirement: where applicable, a favorable background check screening, credit check, fingerprint check, and NMLS certification is required in accordance with the SAFE Act.
Comerica Incorporated (NYSE: CMA) is a financial services company headquartered in Dallas, Texas, and strategically aligned into three major business segments; the Commercial Bank, the Retail Bank, and Wealth Management. Comerica's colleagues focus on relationships, and helping people and businesses be successful. In addition to Texas, Comerica Bank locations can be found in Arizona, California, Florida and Michigan, with select businesses operating in several other states, as well as in Canada and Mexico.
Comerica is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - veterans/individuals with disabilities, committed to workplace diversity.
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Comerica Bank
life insurance, parental leave, paid time off, sick time, 401(k)
Jan 07, 2025