Executive Director, Financial Planning & Analysis

About This Role

Wells Fargo is seeking a Finance Senior Manager for Consumer Lending FP&A role.

In This Role, You Will

• Manage and develop teams in support of financial advisory services for one or more Business Lines on matters related to financial research, business performance, operating and strategic reviews
• Engage and influence financial analysis and economic research that may have critical impact on the long term business performance
• Direct a team of managers or more experienced level consultants to ensure effective consultation, recommendations and reporting on all various financial viability assessments
• Identify and recommend opportunities for process improvement and risk control development
• Determine appropriate strategy for efficient and effective process in support of providing key finance services such as management reporting and key metrics forecasting
• Maintain functional ownership of various aspects of financial consulting services including technical advisory, delivery infrastructure, communication and engagement strategy and other key strategic aspects
• Advise more experienced leadership on issues with high, critical impact on the success of the enterprise
• Develop policies and procedures for supported area of work within the function
• Collaborate and influence all levels of professionals, including managers
• Lead team to achieve objectives
• Manage allocation of people and financial resources to ensure commitments are met and align with strategic objectives in Finance
• Develop and guide a culture of talent development to meet business objectives and strategy
  
  

Required Qualifications:

• 6+ years of Finance experience or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
• 3+ years of Management experience
  
  

Desired Qualifications:

• Build strong relationships with Business Leaders and exhibit Partnership with them
• Support the strategy and vision of the Business CFOs and make value added contribution to the Business & Finance strategy
• Provide leadership to the Team and defining strategic priorities
• Provide guidance to the team in performing daily activities and work allocations;
• Act as subject matter expert and help contextualize business requirements;
• Lead the business transformation of processes using cutting edge technology and tools
• Develop operating models that include building horizontal utilities where feasible
• Lead in Quarterly forecast cycles for the Business and collaborate with multiple stakeholders -LoB Finance teams, Demand Planning team, Business stakeholders
• Communicate and present financial performance to various stakeholders and functional heads
• Drive effective teamwork, communication, collaboration and commitment across functional groups with competing priorities.
• Analyzing group's financial performance; informing management of trends and variances and recommending appropriate action; identifying, calculating and recommending most equitable allocation of group's expenses etc.
• Manage monthly close process by analyzing and reconciling expense activity; formulate monthly accruals/journal entries, utilizing various internal and vendor provided financial applications to ensure alignment with budgets and forecasts
• Interpret and evaluate monthly analyses of business trends, including forecast variance of financial results and Key Performance Indicators to identify areas of risk and opportunities and provide recommendations for management review and strategic business sessions.
• Manage Capital Budgeting/Forecasting including Fixed Assets and Balance Sheet reviews
• Manage General ledger Maintenance support processes (Open/Close of Account Unit, organization hierarchies etc.)
• Manage SLA's and measure them against metrics for continuous improvements and efficiencies
  
  

Job Expectations:

• 17+ years of experience in a multi-line Banking organization with majority in LoB FP&A function
• 10+yrs of Management experience
• Work closely with CFO teams to identify automation opportunities and drive efficiencies across team with an innovative mindset
• Foster and develop high performing teams
  
  

Posting End Date:

1 Dec 2024

• Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
  
  

We Value Diversity

At Wells Fargo, we believe in diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace; accordingly, we welcome applications for employment from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, individuals with disabilities, pregnancy, marital status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit's risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.

Candidates applying to job openings posted in US: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Candidates applying to job openings posted in Canada: Applications for employment are encouraged from all qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process.

Applicants With Disabilities

To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo .

Drug and Alcohol Policy

Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.

Wells Fargo Recruitment And Hiring Requirements

• Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.
• Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.
  
  

Reference Number

R-419779