Sr. Financial Analyst_

Chicago

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At CIBC, we embrace your strengths and your ambitions, so you are empowered at work. Our team members have what they need to make a meaningful impact and are truly valued for who they are and what they contribute.

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Seeking a Financial Analyst to join the Financial Planning & Analysis team. The Analyst will be responsible for assisting with the month-end close, annual budgeting, monthly forecasting, monthly reporting and strategic projects. This position is part of a larger coordinated team where the ability to meet deadlines and collaborate with other team members is essential. A great opportunity to work closely with a strong team and have visibility to the larger organization.

+ Support multiple Senior Analysts with coordinating monthly and quarterly forecasts in addition to the annual planning process for assigned business units.

+ Assist Senior Analysts with developing insightful and standard reporting that will guide decision making at the Executive level.

+ Responsible for annual updates to management reporting infrastructure cost allocations and monthly allocation processing.

+ Create standard templates for use by managers to identify trends/variances and efficient reconciliation of financial presentations.

+ Collaborate in the development of business cases that are integral to the annual planning process.

+ Prepare journal entries and ensure accuracy of monthly financial statements.

+ Gather and format data into reports and dashboards.

QUALIFICATIONS:

+ Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. Essbase experience a plus. - College degree.

+ 5+ Years of experience

+ Self-starter with the ability to work independently.

+ Client service focused that anticipates internal clients in a manner that shows a commitment to continuous improvement and delivers high quality output.

+ Attention to detail while demonstrating the ability to think critically and see the big picture.

+ Hybrid work schedule requires a regular presence at the 120 S LaSalle, Chicago location (in person 2-3 times per week).

Our CIBC risk culture is based on employees striving to exceed the expectations of ourselves and our leadership’s identification and mitigation of risks in their daily responsibilities, not just in quarterly or annual monitoring/assessments. We all are accountable for managing risk.

As an employee of CIBC the incumbent must conduct themselves (and foster an environment for others) in a manner consistent with our strong risk culture. This includes:

+ Following all aspects of the CIBC Code of Conduct, as well as all applicable CIBC policies, frameworks, guidelines, processes and controls

+ At all times acting in accordance with our Purpose and shared values, to achieve our Bank’s strategic goals

+ Understanding and following the qualitative and quantitative components of our Risk Appetite Statements

+ Completing all annual Corporate Mandatory Training and Testing modules, as well as any additional business-specific modules, as required and employing the learnings in daily activities and undertakings

+ Escalating matters through one of the appropriate channels identified in the CIBC Code of Conduct (i.e., HR, management, Ethics Hotline, Whistleblower, etc.) upon observing activities that may be inconsistent with CIBC’s policies, frameworks, guidelines, processes and controls

+ Speaking up if witnessing behaviors that drive poor or unfair outcomes for clients, team members or other stakeholders

+ Escalating matters that can result in adverse market practices and outcomes, thereby negatively impacting CIBC’s reputation as a leading financial institution

At CIBC, our people are our greatest asset. You’ll become part of a diverse community that acknowledges everyone’s unique talents, and empowers teams to do what’s right for the client and to do it well. As part of our team, you will **:**

+ **Thrive:** Benefit from an open and approachable culture that provides the flexibility and support you need to integrate your life at work and home.

+ **Connect:** Work in a place where the right technology and infrastructure foster innovation, collaboration, and creativity.

+ **Develop:** Grow your skills and career through our best-in-class onboarding experience, ongoing learning opportunities, individual development planning, and comprehensive product training.

+ **Prosper:** Share in our collective success with a competitive salary, incentive pay, banking benefits, health benefits programs, retirement savings, and more.

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**What CIBC Offers**

At CIBC, your goals are a priority. We start with your strengths and ambitions as an employee and strive to create opportunities to tap into your potential. We aspire to give you a career, rather than just a paycheck.

+ We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive salary, incentive pay, banking benefits, a benefits program*, a vacation offering, wellbeing support, and MomentMakers, our social, points-based recognition program.

+ Our spaces and technological toolkit will make it simple to bring together great minds to create innovative solutions that make a difference for our clients.

+ We cultivate a culture where you can express your ambition through initiatives like Purpose Day; a paid day off dedicated for you to use to invest in your growth and development.

*Subject to plan and program terms and conditions

**What you need to know**

+ CIBC is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience. If you need accommodation, please contact [email protected]

+ You need to be legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified above and, where applicable, must have a valid work or study permit.

+ We may ask you to complete an attribute-based assessment and other skills tests (such as simulation, coding, MS Office). Our goal for the application process is to get to know more about you, all that you have to offer, and give you the opportunity to learn more about us.

**Job Location**

IL-120 S LaSalle St

**Employment Type**

Regular

**Weekly Hours**

40

**Skills**

Accounting, Analytical Thinking, Communication, Deposit Products, Expense Forecasting, Financial Analysis and Reporting, Lending Products, Market Analysis, Process Improvements

At CIBC, we are in business to help our clients, employees and shareholders achieve what is important to them. Our ability to create value for all CIBC stakeholders is driven by a business culture based on common values: Trust, Teamwork and Accountability.

Working with CIBC makes you a part of a work environment committed to our clients, employees and communities - a place where you can excel.

Every day, our 44,000 employees help our clients achieve their financial goals, because what matters to our clients, matters to us.