Sr. Financial Planning Associate

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The Senior Financial Planning Associate is responsible for the administration and familiarity of all the various financial applications utilized within the Finance division which are utilized for the tracking, controlling, monitoring, analyzing, and reporting of BPI’s business results. This position is responsible for the maintenance and development of the "Cuadro de Mando" environments for all reporting exercises strategic and budgetary. This position is responsible for all aspects of the ALCO Yield Analysis and Reporting as well as the Introducer Payments Calculation Process. The position works on the ground level of Strategic Projects and Digital and Transformation Initiatives.
The position requires an individual with strong data mining, validation skills, experience in financial accounting and reporting and operational processes of a Banking organization.
The Senior Financial Planning Associate reports directly to the Director of Financial & Commercial Planning.

Position Duties / Responsibilities

• Responsible for the tracking, controlling, monitoring, analyzing, reporting and communication of the consolidated results of BPI. Key players in Strategic Projects and Digitalization & Transformation objectives.

• Responsible for the quarterly Introducer calculation.

• Create efficiencies by further automating accounting processes and financial reporting.
• Carries out projects aimed at automation of financial processes.

• Document processes and train staff in the execution of new process aimed at resolving concerns and improving efficiencies.

• Coordinate technical upgrades of financial accounting applications such as MPC/Hyperion, Procurement Portal, Great Plains, Concur, Banconcile, and Reg Reporter.

• Responsible for the monthly compilation and reporting of BPI ALCO yields, Transfer Pricing, and Presentation.

Other duties as assigned or requested by immediate supervisor

Specialized Knowledge 

• General Banking Accounting, Financial & Regulatory Reporting. Familiarity with GAAP and IFRS standards.

• Demonstrated experience in executing/completing moderately complex accounting/finance projects and analysis.

• Experience in creating new financial processes to streamline operations, resolve concerns and improve efficiency.

• FP&A, Business Analysis and MIS Experience. Strong analytical and problem solving skills aimed at automating and improving efficiencies with Financial controls and reporting.

• Data Mining and Validation Skills.

• Project Management Skills, preferred.

• Model and Non-Model development with particular attention to C-CAR.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred or equivalent experience

Business Experience:

7-10 years of relevant experience or demonstrated required level of proficiency  

Supervisory / Management Scope Manage process or technology

Technical Knowledge

• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word & PowerPoint
• Other tools such as: SQL, Access, Hyperion, Visual Basic, Business Intelligence applications, SAP, Oracle, MicroStrategy
• Versatile and polished communication skills, veral and written.
• Sound knowledge of accounting and financial analytical skills; and comprehends Key Financial Ratios; Metrics; Product Yields

Licenses / Certifications:

Depending on the functional area, may have a MBA or CPA. 

Languages:

Spanish, English

Working Conditions: Frequent Minimal physical effort such as sitting, standing and walking. Occasional moving and lifting equipment and furniture is required to support onsite and offsite meeting setup and teardown. Physically capable of lifting up to fifty pounds, able to bend, kneel, climb ladders.
Employer Rights: Employer Rights:This job description does not list all of the job duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. You may be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment and either you or the employer may terminate at any time for any reason.

What Else You Need To Know:

The base pay range for this position is posted below and represents the annualized salary range. For hourly positions (non-exempt), the annual range is based on a 40-hour work week. The exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, training, licensure and certifications and location.

Benefits:

Santander Benefits - 2025 Santander OnGoing/NH eGuide (foleon.com)

Risk Culture:

We embrace a strong risk culture and all of our professionals at all levels are expected to take a proactive and responsible approach toward risk management.

EEO Statement:

At Santander, we value and respect differences in our workforce. We actively encourage everyone to apply. Santander is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Working Conditions:

Frequent minimal physical effort such as sitting, standing and walking is required for this role. Depending on location, occasional moving and lifting light equipment and/or furniture may be required.
Employer Rights:

This job description does not list all of the job duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. You may be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment and either you or the employer may terminate your employment at any time for any reason.

What To Do Next:

If this sounds like a role you are interested in, then please apply.

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