Finance Manager at Associated Banc-Corp in Milwaukee, WI

Job description

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 Finance Manager serves as a strategic finance partner supporting Operations and Technology, providing financial planning, forecasting, profitability analysis, and decision support for key business initiatives. This role helps guide investment decisions, business case development, and financial performance management while leading a team of analysts and delivering actionable insights to business leaders. The position offers exposure to enterprise-wide initiatives with opportunities for career growth and professional development. This key role will contribute to the continued transformation of Financial Planning & Analysis and its impact across the organization. Key Accountabilities Partner with business leaders to provide financial insight, strategic guidance, and decision support for Operations and Technology initiatives. Lead budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and profitability analysis for assigned business areas. Develop and evaluate business cases supporting technology investments and strategic initiatives. Communicate financial results, risks, opportunities, and recommendations to senior leaders through clear and impactful presentations. Review and approve financial analyses, assumptions, forecasts, and recommendations prepared by the team. Drive improvements in forecasting accuracy, reporting effectiveness, and financial planning processes. Lead, coach, and develop a team of finance professionals while managing priorities and performance. Ensure financial planning and analysis processes, controls, and documentation meet governance, audit, and regulatory requirements. Education & Experience Required Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Management, Economics, Accounting, or a related field or equivalent amount of education and experience. 7+ years of financial analysis, financial planning and analysis (FP&A), or banking experience Experience providing financial analysis and decision support to business leaders Leadership experience managing direct reports and developing team members Preferred Experience supporting technology, infrastructure, or development-related financial initiatives Experience developing and evaluating business cases for strategic investments Cost accounting experience Profitability reporting experience Why You’ll Love Working Here This role offers the opportunity to serve as the lead finance partner for impactful technology and operational initiatives across the organization. You'll gain significant exposure to strategic investment decisions while leading a team and influencing business outcomes. The position also provides a potential pathway into future senior finance leadership opportunities. 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 ba