Financial Analyst 4 - Planning & Analysis

Overview: ========= Conduct advanced financial research and analysis projects with a large amount of independence. Provide comprehensive advice/options to senior management in an expert capacity for use in setting and realizing strategic objectives.     Primary Responsibilities: ------------------------- * Allocates work as a team leader; trains and mentors/develops junior team members. * Possess ability to direct/persuade/influence peers and manager" * Conduct independent research and complex analytical projects involving financial modeling/forecasting to provide senior management with definitive financial trend data and advice for their use in setting and realizing objectives. Design projects and may lead projects of moderate scope. * Ensure success through shared responsibility of team workload to achieve department/project objectives (volume, quality, timeliness of end results) * Build and maintain advanced forecasting models/tools; work in collaboration with business groups to provide insightful analysis. * Develop clear, concise written summations of analytical work * Displays complex judgment based on advanced analytical thought * Shows accountability for accuracy and quality of work products of the team. * Demonstrate expert-level knowledge of finance and accounting concepts through the aggregation of financial data * Display an expert-level understanding of M&T's (or applicable Business Unit within) financial statements; including awareness of key drivers/trends in major Balance Sheet and Income Statement line items * Understand and adhere to the Company’s risk and regulatory standards, policies and controls in accordance with the Company’s Risk Appetite.  Identify risk-related issues needing escalation to management. * Promote an environment that supports belonging and reflects the M&T Bank brand. * Maintain M&T internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable. * Complete other related duties as assigned. Supervisory/ Managerial Responsibilities: ----------------------------------------- May have indirect supervisory responsibilities. Education and Experience Required: ---------------------------------- Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5 years’ experience OR Associate's degree and a minimum of 7 years’ experience in accounting, auditing, operations or financial institutions Comprehensive understanding of concepts and principles in multiple disciplines including finance and accounting Proficiency in accounting / finance analysis, modeling, querying and visualization tools Education and Experience Preferred: ----------------------------------- Advanced degree or professional certification (i.e. CPA, CFA, etc.)            M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $89,600.00 - $149,300.00 Annual (USD). The successful candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation. **Location** ============ Buffalo, New York, United States of America