Senior Financial Analyst at U.S. Bank in Atlanta, GA

Senior Financial Analyst Location: Atlanta, GA At U.S. Bank, we’re on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions and enabling the communities we support to grow and succeed.  We believe it takes all of us to bring our shared ambition to life, and each person is unique in their potential. A career with U.S. Bank gives you a wide, ever-growing range of opportunities to discover what makes you thrive at every stage of your career. Try new things, learn new skills and discover what you excel at—all from Day One. Job Description Provides senior‑level financial leadership and strategic decision support across enterprise initiatives, technology organizations, and capital investment programs. Acts as a trusted finance partner to executive leadership, owning complex financial analyses, investment governance, forecasting, and performance management. Operates with significant autonomy and influences long‑term financial strategy, resource allocation, and business outcomes. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Financial Leadership - Serve as a primary finance advisor to senior and executive management, delivering insight‑driven recommendations that inform strategic, operational, and investment decisions. - Lead enterprise‑level financial planning activities, including annual planning, long‑range forecasting, and scenario modeling. - Translate complex financial and statistical data into clear, actionable insights for leadership audiences. Budgeting, Forecasting & Performance Management - Own end‑to‑end budgeting and forecasting processes for large, complex portfolios, including both operating and capital expenditures. - Lead monthly and quarterly variance analysis, identifying drivers, risks, and opportunities, and proactively recommending corrective actions. - Ensure forecast accuracy and financial integrity through rigorous analysis and continuous improvement of assumptions and methodologies. - Participate in month‑end close activities, including general ledger review and reconciliation, providing clear explanations of results versus forecast. Capital & Investment Management - Provide financial oversight for major development, technology, and capital programs from initial business case through ongoing reporting and performance tracking. - Lead preparation of investment proposals, funding requests, and approval materials for executive and governance forums. - Own quarterly and annual capital investment reporting, highlighting performance trends, risks, and optimization opportunities. - Establish and maintain financial controls, standards, and governance processes for capital and expense management. Advanced Analytics & Financial Modeling - Design, develop, and maintain sophisticated financial models, forecasting tools, and analytical frameworks used in strategic decision‑making. - Conduct ad hoc and custom financial analyses, peer group benchmarking, and internal consulting engagements across multiple levels of the organization. - Research, identify, and resolve complex data issues within financial reporting systems, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and reliability of outputs. Business Partnership & Influence - Partner closely with technology, development, accounting, and FP&A teams to align financial strategy with operational execution. - Influence decision‑making across cross‑functional teams without direct authority through strong business acumen and financial insight. - Support continuous improvement initiatives related to financial transparency, reporting effectiveness, and analytics capabilities. Leadership & Talent Development - Mentor and coach analysts and senior analysts, setting expectations for analytical rigor, modeling standards, and executive‑level communication. - Review and elevate the quality of financial analyses and management presentations produced by the team. - Contribute to the development of best practices, tools, and standards across the finance function. Basic Qualifications - Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience - Typically six or more years of related experience Preferred Skills/Experience - Working knowledge of financial analysis techniques and general accounting procedures - Well-developed mathematical and analytical skills - Thorough knowledge in financial analysis, forecasting, and planning - Ability to identify and resolve exceptions and to analyze data - Strong technical skills related to data mining and visualization tools - Master's degree preferred Location expectations This role requires working from a U.S. Bank location three (3) or more days per week. If there’s anything we can do to accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process, please refer to our disability accommodations for applicants. Benefits: Our approach to benefits and total rewards considers our team members’ whole selves and what may be needed to thrive in and outside work. That's why our benefits are designed to help you and your family boost your health, protect your financial security and give you peace of mind. Our benefits include the following: Healthcare (medical, dental, vision) Basic term and optional term life insurance Short-term and long-term disability Pregnancy disability and parental leave 401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure) Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities Adoption assistance Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law Review our full benefits available by employment status here. U.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, and other factors protected under applicable law. E-Verify U.S. Bank participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program in all facilities located in the United States and certain U.S. territories. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Learn more about the E-Verify program. The salary range reflects figures based on the primary location, which is listed first. The actual range for the role may differ based on the location of the role. In addition to salary, U.S. Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package, including incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase 401(k) contribution and pension (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Pay Range: $111,605.00 - $131,300.00 U.S. Bank will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment. U.S. Bank conducts background checks consistent with applicable local laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act as well as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. U.S. Bank is subject to, and conducts background checks consistent with the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA). In addition, certain positions may also be subject to the requirements of FINRA, NMLS registration, Reg Z, Reg G, OFAC, the NFA, the FCPA, the Bank Secrecy Act, the SAFE Act, and/or federal guidelines applicable to an agreement, such as those related to ethics, safety, or operational procedures. Applicants must be able to comply with U.S. Bank policies and procedures including the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and related workplace conduct and safety policies. Posting may be closed earlier due to high volume of applicants. Additional Locations: Charlotte, NC