Senior Financial Analyst
Description
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If you’re looking to build your career at a forward-thinking organization with deep community roots and a vision for growth, success, and giving back, you’ve come to the right place.
Get to know us:
We’re your local community bank—and have been since 1875—that is committed to providing excellent customer service and giving back to our communities.
We foster a collaborative, inclusive work environment as part of a close-knit team where your voice is valued and heard.
Our highly engaged employees are rewarded for their performance and have ample opportunities for cross-training and advancement within the organization.
We’ve been named one of the best places to work in Maine, and offer robust benefits focused on your holistic well-being.
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The Sr. Financial Analyst supports the Company’s annual budget, financial forecasts, variance analysis, profitability reporting and analysis, and Executive and Board-level reporting under the direction of the Financial Planning & Analysis Manager. This role works with business line managers and Executives to develop budgets, explain financial results, and prepare financial models and analyses supporting business decisions. Responsibilities also include assisting with investor presentations, quarterly earnings call preparation, investor conferences, and other investor communications. The analyst applies strong financial, systems, and technology skills to improve the accuracy, efficiency, and usefulness of financial reporting and analysis, including the practical use of automation and Company-approved artificial intelligence (AI) tools within established policies and controls.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist with planning, preparation, and execution of the annual budget, providing guidance and analytical support to business line managers and Executives.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual budget-to-actual analysis, investigate variances and trends, and communicate key financial drivers through internal management, Executive, and Board-level reporting.
- Support profitability reporting and analysis by business line, product, and customer using established methodologies; validate underlying data, explain key profitability drivers, and prepare reports to support management decisions under the direction of the FP&A Manager.
- Assist in developing quarterly and annual Company-level forecasts and scenario analyses, documenting assumptions and explaining changes in projected results.
- Perform ad hoc financial analysis, research, and modeling to support corporate projects, business line requests, and other initiatives.
- Prepare financial schedules, presentation materials, and draft commentary for management reporting, investor presentations, quarterly earnings calls, and investor conferences.
- Develop, maintain, and validate financial models and reports; reconcile information to source data and clearly communicate assumptions, findings, and limitations.
- Support day-to-day maintenance and use of financial planning and reporting systems, including data validation, report development, troubleshooting, and testing enhancements.
- Identify and implement practical improvements to recurring reporting and analysis using approved technology, data tools, and automation, with appropriate review and testing.
- Use Company-approved AI tools, where appropriate, to assist with analysis, drafting, and process efficiency, while independently verifying outputs.
- Maintain documentation of assigned processes, models, and reporting procedures in accordance with established policies and controls.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
- 3–5 years of experience in budgeting, financial analysis, financial modeling, or a related area
Preferred Qualifications:
- Understanding of the banking industry and key financial performance drivers
- Working knowledge of SQL or experience using SQL queries to retrieve, organize, and validate data for financial reporting and analysis
- Practical experience using automation or AI-assisted tools to improve financial workflows, with appropriate validation and attention to data confidentiality
Skills and Abilities:
- Strong understanding of basic accounting concepts
- Highly proficient in organizing, analyzing, and reconciling large datasets from multiple sources, with attention to data quality and consistency
- Intellectually curious, resourceful, and able to learn new systems and technologies and apply them to practical business needs
- Strong understanding of financial modeling techniques and principles
- Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills, including the ability to explain financial results clearly and collaborate with financial and non-financial stakeholders
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including sound judgment in assessing assumptions and identifying unusual results
- Detail-oriented, with a high degree of accuracy and the ability to manage competing priorities and meet reporting deadlines
- Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency and strong PowerPoint skills; comfortable working within financial systems, troubleshooting data and reporting issues, and improving repeatable workflows
- Ability to use Company-approved AI tools effectively and responsibly, frame clear requests, critically evaluate results, and retain accountability for the accuracy of final work
- Willing and able to work extended hours as needed
Supervisory Skills:
- This is an individual-contributor position with no direct supervisory responsibilities, but may act as a mentor to junior staff
The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principle functions for this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or to equalize peak work periods to balance workloads.
We encourage candidates to consult with their Talent Partner throughout the recruiting process to better understand how their experience aligns with the role, as well as details on compensation and our total rewards offerings. The prospective range of pay we will offer to a successful applicant to this position is $68,350.00-$101,550.00, which represents a good faith estimate of what we expect to offer at the time of posting based on the role’s responsibilities, level and location. Actual starting salary will be determined by the Bank in the Bank’s discretion, and shall depend on the applicant’s experience, skills, education, certifications, as well as other relevant business conditions. Final offers will reflect these considerations and may vary accordingly.________________________________________________________
Our comprehensive total rewards package offers something for everyone!
- Robust medical, dental, and vision insurance packages
- Generous time off, including paid federal holidays and paid day off for your birthday
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Tuition reimbursement, professional development, and career growth opportunities
- Employee assistance program
- Comprehensive wellness program
Pursue a career at Camden National Bank and apply today. We can't wait to hear from you!
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We are guided and inspired by our Core Values:
- Honesty and Integrity above all else
- Trust built on fairness
- Service that creates remarkable experiences
- Responsibility to use our resources for the greater good
- Excellence through hard work and lifelong learning
- Diversity realized through inclusion and respect
Equal Opportunity Employer
Employment with Camden National is on an at-will basis, meaning employment is not guaranteed for any specific period of time, and any employment relationship established may be terminated by either party at any time, for any reason, with or without notice. Completion of an employment application is not a contract, express or implied, guaranteeing employment. Camden National Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, including gender identity and gender expression, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status.