Financial Analyst

At Associated Bank we strive to create an inclusive culture where different perspectives are valued and recognized as strengths critical to our success. If you thrive in an environment where your growth and development are encouraged and supported, then Associated Bank may be the right place for you.

Associated Bank requires you to directly represent yourself and your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process. Associated Bank conducts a thorough background check on all new hires.

Role Summary

The Financial Analyst supports Associated Bank’s Financial Planning & Analysis team through financial analysis, forecasting, reporting, and profitability analysis. This role helps business leaders understand financial performance, supports budgeting and forecasting, and provides insights that inform business decisions. You’ll build foundational knowledge of banking, financial drivers, and FP&A while working alongside experienced professionals and developing your analytical skills.

Key Accountabilities

• Analyze financial results, trends, and performance to support business decision-making.
• Prepare financial reports, dashboards, and analyses for forecasting and management reporting.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and profitability processes by gathering and validating financial data.
• Perform variance analysis and identify key drivers behind changes in actual, forecasted, and budgeted results.
• Maintain financial models and ensure assumptions and inputs are accurate and well documented.
• Develop profitability analysis by product, customer segment, or business line, including revenue, expenses, and margins.
• Partner with senior FP&A professionals and business leaders on ad hoc analyses, scenario modeling, and data requests.
• Ensure financial data accuracy through reconciliation, validation, and documentation.

Education & Experience

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Management, Economics, Accounting, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1+ years of experience in financial analysis, accounting, or banking.

Preferred

• Experience with financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, or variance analysis.
• Experience working with financial reporting systems, dashboards, or data analysis tools.
• Knowledge of banking products, revenue streams, or profitability analysis.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At Associated Bank, you’ll have opportunities to learn from experienced finance professionals, build valuable business knowledge, and grow your career in a collaborative environment. Your work will directly support business decisions and help drive the financial performance of a leading regional bank.

Apply today to make an impact.

We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified parties, including but not limited to people returning to the workforce, people with disabilities, those without a college degree, and veterans or those with military experience.

In addition to core traditional benefits, we take pride in offering benefits for every stage of life. 

• Retirement savings including both 401(k) and Pension plans. 

• Paid time off to volunteer in your community. 

• Opportunities to connect with others through our diversity-focused Colleague Resource Groups. 

• Competitive salaries with professional development and advancement opportunities. 

• Bonus benefits including well-being programs and incentives, parental leave, an employee stock purchase plan, military benefits and much more.  

• Personal banking, loan, investment and insurance benefits. 

Associated Bank serves more than 120 communities throughout Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, and Missouri and we consider our colleagues critical to our continued success. See why our colleagues continually vote us a best place to work in the Midwest. Join our community on Facebook, LinkedIn and X. 

Compliance Statement

Associated Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We support a work environment where colleagues are respected and given the opportunity to perform to their fullest potential. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors.

Fully complies with all applicable enterprise policies and procedures. Acts in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations as outlined in training materials, including but not limited to Bank Secrecy Act. Responsible for reporting suspicious activity to Financial Intelligence. Responsible to report all customer complaints as prescribed and procedure violations to management or HR.

Responsible to report ethical concerns as needed to Associated Bank’s anonymous Ethics Hotline.

Associated Bank provides additional assistance throughout the application, interview and hiring process. Please contact [email protected] if you need an accommodation at any time during the process.

Associated Banc-Corp participates in the E-Verify Program. E-Verify Notice English or Spanish. Know Your Right to Work English or Spanish.

Associated Bank is Pay Transparency compliant.

The pay range represents anticipated base pay for this role. Actual pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, work location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role.

For certain positions, total compensation may also include incentive, commission, or bonus opportunities not reflected in the posted base pay range.

$60,550.00 - $103,800.00 per year