Business Finance Partner

Northwest Bank

Business Finance Partner driving financial planning, forecasting, and analysis for Northwest Bank's revenue-producing business lines. Supporting executive decisions, business cases, KPIs, and profitability reviews.

Posted 8/19/2026full-timeColumbus • Ohio, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Budgeting and Forecasting, Financial Analysis, and Business Case Development, while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive strategic initiatives and ensure compliance with regulations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

BudgetingForecastingFinancial AnalysisBusiness Case DevelopmentAnalytics and Reporting

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Hard Skills

AccountingFinanceBudgetingForecastingAnalyticsReportingKPI DevelopmentDecision SupportRisk ManagementProcess Documentation

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTeam CollaborationProblem SolvingActive ListeningDecision Making

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SoftwareDepartment-Specific Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in AccountingBachelor's Degree in Finance

Industry Keywords

Revenue GrowthProfitability ReportingComplianceStrategic PlanningBusiness Unit Reviews

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work closely with Executive Leadership from a revenue-producing Line of Business to drive growth through business analysis and provide financial and decision support
Create and present materials for monthly and quarterly business unit reviews
Explain variances to budget/forecast and clarify profitability reporting
Update and maintain Risks & Opportunities for the budget/forecast
Analyze or create production and budget metrics impacting the income statement and balance sheet
Lead creation of the annual budget and subsequent forecasts, including data gathering and preparation of exhibits for senior leadership
Support the assigned Line of Business through business case development and post-implementation review
Create KPIs and Metrics that Matter with the Line of Business
Maintain and complete a monthly package for the assigned Line of Business
Maintain and create process documentation for the Business Finance team
Support development and documentation of the Line of Business strategic plan
Collaborate with Business Partners in Finance, HR, and other functions
Provide guidance for quarterly earnings, analyst calls, and Board of Directors meetings
Perform ad-hoc analysis
Ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations
Complete other duties and special projects as requested by management
Abide by safety and loss prevention rules, perform tasks safely, and report injuries

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related degree
6–8 years of Accounting and Finance related work experience
6–8 years of Banking Experience
6–8 years of Analytics and Reporting
6–8 years of Budgeting and Forecasting
Ability to establish effective working relationships among team members and participate in solving problems and making decisions
Ability to present and express ideas and information clearly and concisely, orally or in writing
Ability to actively listen and facilitate the open exchange of ideas and information
Ability to establish courses of action, track work progress, and effectively use time and information
Ability to make sound decisions using perceptive and analytical processes and good judgment
Ability to comply with Northwest's policies and procedures and Federal/State regulations
Ability to navigate Microsoft Office Software, computer applications, and department-specific software
Ability to work as part of a team
Ability to work with on-site equipment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation and benefits
Professional development opportunities
Regularly celebrating wins