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Finance Analyst

Employer
Wells Fargo
Location
London, United Kingdom
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
May 18, 2022

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Job Function
Accounting/Audit/Tax
Industry Sector
Finance - General
Employment Type
Full Time
Education
Bachelors
About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Finance Analyst.

This role will partner closely with Finance Management and Business Lines to enhance financial reporting and provide financial insight for decision making and strategy. This role will operate within a finance team of qualified financial accountants/analysts working on-shore and off-shore.

The role will report into the EMEA CIB Finance Manager with the successful candidate joining a fast-paced, challenging and rewarding environment.

In this role, you will:
  • Participate in functions related to financial research and reporting
  • Forecast analysis of key metrics, as well as other financial consulting related to business performance, operating and strategic reviews
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements within the scope of responsibilities
  • Research moderate to complex financial data in support of management decision-making for a business
  • Create and communicate various activities such as product pricing, product, and portfolio performance
  • Exercise independent judgment to guide key metrics forecasting, closing data and validation
  • Present recommendations for resolving all aspects of delivering key forecasting projections as well as financial reporting to support monthly and quarterly forecasting
  • Develop expertise on reporting that meets brand standards and internal control standards
  • Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals
  • Provide finance support to lines of business and Finance management as part of monthly financial review, annual strategic planning and budgeting/forecasting process
  • Provide meaningful commentary on financial results including application of key performance indicators and metrics
  • Partner with line of business and functional teams to improve cost analysis and decision making
  • Work on financial plan and forecast scenarios in line with the groups strategic objectives and where appropriate stress testing and resolution planning
  • Assist Finance team to ensure effective controls and documentation are maintained over owned finance processes
  • Engage with internal stakeholders in the development of financial plans for regional and/or legal entity forecasts
  • Assist the EMEA Finance team on ad hoc tasks, projects and initiatives as required to meet wider team goals
Required Qualifications, International:
  • Experience in Finance or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
  • Professionally qualified accountant or financial analyst with several years post qualified experience
Desired Qualifications:
  • Knowledge of financial products with banking or financial services industry experience
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to engage with senior executive management
  • Strategic thinking with the ability to anticipate financial risks and develop solutions and risk mitigation
  • Strong stakeholder management skills
  • Experience in financial planning and analysis techniques including forecast and cost models
  • Demonstrate proven track record in process improvement and efficiencies
  • Proficient in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint)
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, or status as a protected veteran.

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.

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