Finance Manager - Commercial Banking

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- _We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business._ **Position Summary** The Senior Finance Manager executes bank strategy and operational goals through management of the Commercial Banking Division, such as budgeting & forecasting, trend analysis, pricing & profitability modeling & analytics, capital management, acquisition/divestiture scenario modeling, or financing & investment alternatives. Responsible for and overseeing the application of policies and procedures to ensure the Commercial Banking division meets all regulatory requirements **Essential Duties and Responsibilities** * Manage all aspects of the Commercial Banking Division of financial responsibility, providing recommendations and executing initiatives to achieve strategic financial results. * Conducts complex analysis as it applies to the Commercial Banking Division * Focus on one or more areas, such as budgeting & forecasting, trend analysis, pricing & profitability modeling & analytics, capital management, acquisition/divestiture scenario modeling, or financing & investment alternatives. * Provides financial expertise to assist in the development and completion of projects and initiatives. * Analyze financial performance, identify trends, and communicate findings to business leaders, offering actionable recommendations for performance optimization. * Actively participate in cross-functional teams to ensure financial considerations are integrated into various business projects and initiatives. * Develop and maintain financial models to assess the impact of business initiatives, ensuring alignment with overall organizational goals. * May develop specialized analytical tools for project or ongoing use and may also develop conclusions and courses of action to rectify discrepancies as well as analyses. * Present reports and analysis to executive level management and auditors. * Ensures all departmental documents and activities are performed in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures as applicable to this position, including completion of required compliance training. * Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned. **Qualifications** To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. **Education and/or Experience** * BS/BA Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or a related field, * 8 plus years of experience in Finance, with 5+ years of experience in specific financial area of responsibility * Banking Experience, required **Skills** * Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions, procedures, business correspondence, reports, and memorandums. * Ability to read, analyze and interpret documents such as financial reports, legal documents, procedures manuals, general business correspondence and/or journals or government regulations. * Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations, to customers, clients, management, board of directors, other employees in the organization, and the general public. * In-depth knowledge of financial analysis, financial model-building and interpretive statistics. * Ability to successfully plan, develop, lead, and execute projects. * Ability to effectively interpret, select appropriate techniques, take independent action, communicate and follow-through. * Strong communications skills, both written and verbal. * Strong interpersonal and consultative communication skills with well-developed presentation skills. * Ability to manage competing priorities effectively, making good decisions based on business priorities and objectives. * Practical knowledge of financial analysis techniques and methodologies. * Ability to employ complex analytical tools and statistics to perform analysis and forecasting of financial and other business information. * Knowledge and understanding of budgeting and forecasting processes. * Knowledge of accounting and the associated rules and regulations **Computer Skills**  * MS Office programs * Expert proficiency level Microsoft Excel * Power BI or other visualization experience **Certificates, Licenses, Registrations** * None **Other Qualifications** (including physical requirements) * Ability to manage multiple projects. * Ability to prioritize and organize. * Strong analytical and organizational skills. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills. **Other** Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Activities, duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.     **Skills Training:** Communication, Management, Leadership, Time Management, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving _Equal Employment Opportunity Information: Simmons First National Corporation and its subsidiaries are committed to a policy of equal employment with respect to a person's race, color, religion, sex, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, covered veterans, military status, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected classifications._