As the nation's largest community credit union, we begin every day focused on delivering superior financial products and services for our 1.3 million members and more than $30 billion in managed assets. Our work has an economic impact as we support our members' financial goals. We are unapologetic about being devoted to our members and the communities we serve. Our business is guided by our people helping people philosophy – which includes our team members.
BECU has been in business for more than 85 years, driven by unwavering core values and a dedication to improving the communities we serve. While we have a rich history, the future of our company, accelerated by business and technology transformation, is even brighter. There's never been a better time to work for BECU.
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BECU has been in business for more than 85 years, driven by unwavering core values and a dedication to improving the communities we serve. While we have a rich history, the future of our company, accelerated by business and technology transformation, is even brighter. There's never been a better time to work for BECU.
To learn more visit becu.org/careers.
PAY RANGE
The Target Pay Range for this position is $157,800-$192,800 annually. The full Pay Range is $122,300-$228,200 annually. At BECU, compensation decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, experience, and education or training. Should an offer for employment be made, we will consider individual qualifications. In addition to your salary, compensation incentives are available for the hired applicant. Incentives are performance based and targets vary by role.
BENEFITS
Employees and their eligible family members have access to a wide array of employee benefits, such as medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage. Employees have access to disability and AD&D insurance. We also offer health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts, as well as health savings accounts, to eligible employees. Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan and employer-funded retirement plan. Newly hired employees accrue 6.16 hours of paid time off (PTO) on a per pay period basis based on hours worked (up to a maximum of 160 PTO hours per year) and receive ten paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Additional details regarding BECU Benefits can be found
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SUMMARY
The Finance Business Partner is responsible for providing finance leadership support and services to the Portfolio Governance Committee (PGC). The Finance Business Partner will provide targeted strategic insights to leaders, playing a key role in business planning, solutions and strategy in support of achieving business unit objectives and goals. Working with the PGC, the Finance Business Partner will support project portfolio reporting requirements, coordinate and assess investment Business Cases, develop presentations on performance and key metrics for the PGC, support development of our annual project budget, and support tracking of ongoing value and benefits realization post-implementation, in addition to other responsibilities. In this capacity, the Finance Business Partner will partner closely with partners in the business line, FP&A, Enterprise Strategic Portfolio Management, and Project Delivery teams amongst others.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop a deep understanding of the business area(s)’ business model, key business drivers and unique challenges in order to provide expert level strategic advice on key projects.
- Provide insightful and actionable financial analysis and reporting, including key trends, metrics and business drivers to inform business performance and decision making in support of achieving business strategic objectives to the PGC.
- Provide tactical and strategic consultation to business leaders in assigned areas regarding improved business performance, recommending and initiating change to ensure key business and financial targets are delivered.
- Leverage financial models, metrics and tools to create a common language and approach around financial planning, performance and expense management, building capability among key business staff as the work is being completed.
- Lead and act as a key contributor in the development of the annual financial strategic plan and interim forecast updates, supporting achievement of Plan.
- Manage the application of GAAP to business activities, ensuring leaders have considered the changing regulatory landscape while developing and implementing goals and strategy.
- Act as the primary point of contact for senior leaders and management on Finance programs, projects and solutions.
- Stay current on best practices in financial management, business trends, technologies and best practices.
- Partner with business teams to drive improvements in forecast accuracy through analysis of expense drivers and trends.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or equivalent experience required. Master’s degree in Business preferred.
- Minimum 10 years of experience as a finance business partner, analyst or related role required.
- Financial institution experience preferred.
- Excellent analytical ability and skills in business and financial analysis required.
- Certification as CPA or CFA preferred.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills required to effectively communicate complex financial concepts, as well as relationship building, negotiation and conflict resolution.
- Demonstrated experience in project management preferred.
EEO Statement:
BECU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.
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