FP&A Analyst
U.S. Bank
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Job Description
Role Overview
The FP&A Analyst will play a key role in supporting the financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis activities for the Global Fund Services (GFS) business in Europe. This is a highly visible role that partners directly with business leaders, finance colleagues, and global functions to provide insightful financial analysis that drives decision‑making.
The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical capability, excellent Excel skills, and a background in financial services—ideally in the funds industry.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Forecasting & Planning
Support delivery of monthly business line forecasts and provide meaningful insights, highlighting risks and opportunities.
Contribute to quarterly rolling forecasts and the annual planning cycle.
Assist in preparation of financial plans and models that support the GFS leadership team.
Lead or support integrated planning processes across the business (monthly, quarterly, annual).
Financial Close & Reporting
Support the monthly financial close process to ensure accurate, timely results.
Prepare variance analysis against budget, forecast, and prior periods with commentary.
Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual management reporting packs for Finance Leadership.
Business Partnering
Act as a finance partner to GFS business leads, helping interpret financial performance and operational drivers.
Support stakeholders with ad‑hoc analyses, business case development, and scenario modelling.
Work closely with cross‑functional teams to improve data quality, reporting, and planning processes.
Analysis & Strategic Support
Analyse financial performance trends and synthesize insights to inform strategy.
Distil large datasets into clear, actionable insights for senior stakeholders.
Provide analytical support for operational initiatives or transformation projects in GFS.
Process Improvement
Identify opportunities to streamline reporting, automate workflows, and enhance forecast accuracy.
Assist with documentation, control improvements, and standardization of FP&A processes.
Required Qualifications & Experience
2–3 years of FP&A experience, ideally within a financial services or funds industry environment.
Strong understanding of financial analysis, forecasting, and planning disciplines.
Advanced Excel skills (index/match, pivot tables, financial modelling).
Strong analytical skills with the ability to work through large datasets efficiently.
Experience with ERP or EPM tools (e.g., Oracle/Essbase) is an advantage but not required.
Proven experience supporting senior stakeholders and building strong business partnerships.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to summarise complex information clearly.
Preferred Attributes
Self‑starter who can work independently in a dynamic environment.
Ability to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines.
Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements and operational efficiencies.
Strong commercial awareness and interest in the funds administration industry.
This role requires working from a U.S. Bank location three (3) or more days per week.
Accessibility
We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience. If you need adjustments at any stage of the application or hiring process, please contact your recruiter for guidance and support.
Total Rewards
U.S. Bank is committed to fair, equitable, and transparent compensation practices in line with local regulatory and legal requirements. Our total rewards approach is designed to attract, retain, and support top talent while ensuring equal pay for work of equal value.
We offer a market-competitive compensation package that includes:
Clearly defined salary ranges aligned with industry benchmarks and internal equity standards.
Performance-based incentives for eligible employees (as defined by relevant plan rules), awarded through transparent, objective criteria that recognize both individual and company performance.
Inclusive equitable benefits that are accessible to all employees and focused around our 3 main pillars of financial wellbeing, health & wellness).
Continuous development opportunities including training, education support, and career progression pathways based on inclusive and transparent criteria.
Employee recognition programs that celebrate achievements and milestones for all.
We regularly review our compensation and benefits to ensure they remain competitive, inclusive, and responsive to employee needs and market trends. Further details of the compensation package will be provided upon application.
We encourage candidates to explore the full value of our offer, including monetary and non-monetary benefits, at Employee benefits and development | U.S. Bank | Elavon.
Closing Date
Posting may be closed earlier due to high volume of applicants.
We aim to provide timely updates throughout the process and encourage early applications to ensure consideration.
