Financial Strategy Analyst

A career at CoBank can offer you the opportunity to make a personal impact on the people and communities where we do business. In order to be the best, we hire the best!

Remarkable Benefits Offered by CoBank

• Careers with a purpose
• Time-Off Packages, 15 days of vacation, 10 paid sick days and 11 paid holidays
• Competitive Compensation & Incentive
• Hybrid work model: flexible arrangements for most positions
• Benefits Packages, including Medical, Dental and Vision coverage, Disability, AD&D, and Life Insurance
• Robust associate training and development with CoBank University
• Tuition reimbursement for higher education up to $10k per year
• Outstanding 401k: up to 6% matching and additional 3% non-elective contribution & Student Loan Match
• Community Impact: United Way Angel Day, Volunteer Day and Associate Directed Contribution
• Associate Resource Groups: creating a culture of respect and inclusion
• Recognize a fellow associate through our GEM awards

The Financial Strategy Analyst will assist in the development and execution of the bank's financial strategy. This role involves providing supporting analysis, helping to drive financial initiatives, capital management, and process improvements to support long-term growth and sustainability. Reporting to the SVP, Head of Financial Strategy, the analyst will work collaboratively across all Finance functions and with their leaders to enhance organizational effectiveness.

• Produces ad hoc data analysis, research, and financial modeling to assist in the development and implementation of the bank’s long-term financial strategy, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives.
• Applies analytical tools and techniques to support business decisions and process improvements, including cost management, financial systems upgrades, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Assists with strategic initiatives within Finance focusing on optimizing financial processes, tools, and reporting frameworks.
• Follows frameworks developed by the Head of Financial Strategy to assess and measure the impact of finance initiatives on business outcomes.
• Supports the enhancement of management reporting, profitability analysis, and decision-making frameworks.
• Assists in identifying and executing enterprise-wide strategic initiatives that enhance operational and financial performance.
• Works effectively within cross-functional teams to address challenges and drive organizational improvements.
• Assists in the execution of functional plans, initiatives, resource requirements, and budgets, anticipating and managing impact on stakeholders outside the function.
• Develops financial insights and recommendations for presentation to the CFO, CEO, and Board of Directors.
• Assists in the development of investor materials and contributes to annual reporting processes.
• Proactively seek opportunities to enhance technical expertise and strategic thinking; stays abreast of external economic conditions and best practices.

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration or a related field required

• Prior Experience in the Financial Services sector, investment banking or management consulting preferred
• Familiarity with/Foundational knowledge of the Banking / Financial Services sector (preferred)
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills, strong attention to detail, and a high degree of intellectual curiosity / desire to learn
• Ability to drive custom analysis and modeling in Excel and produce relevant outputs in PowerPoint with limited direction, to inform project planning and execution
• Ability to synthesize information from multiple sources to support data-driven decisions
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively on a wide variety of tasks, in cross-functional teams and or across multiple departments

Sedentary Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Occasional Travel occurs infrequently (typically, once a month or less).

The typical base pay range for this role is between $65,500 - $74,940. Compensation may vary based on individual job-related knowledge, skills, expertise, and experience. This position is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive program driven by organization and individual performance.

The listed salary, other compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. This job will be posted for a minimum of five (5) business days or until the position is filled. CoBank reserves the right to adjust compensation for all positions and to modify or discontinue benefits programs at any time in its sole discretion, subject to applicable law.

CoBank is a cooperative bank serving vital industries across rural America. The bank provides loans, leases, export financing and other financial services to agribusinesses and rural power, water and communications providers in all 50 states. The bank also provides wholesale loans and other financial services to affiliated Farm Credit associations serving more than 76,000 farmers, ranchers and other rural borrowers in 23 states around the country. CoBank is a member of the Farm Credit System, a nationwide network of banks and retail lending associations chartered to support the borrowing needs of U.S. agriculture, rural infrastructure and rural communities. Headquartered outside Denver, Colorado, CoBank serves customers from regional banking centers across the U.S. and also maintains an international representative office in Singapore.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

We are committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all applicants, including qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are an applicant with a disability, or are assisting an applicant with a disability, and require accessibility assistance or would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any aspect of the application process, including completing an application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please submit a request by emailing recruiting@cobank.com. Include your contact information and specific details about your requested accommodation.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

CoBank is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.