Audit Consultant - Finance
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+ This role provides senior level expertise in audit engagements that span multiple portfolios which require in-depth business and risk knowledge to properly assess associated risk and controls.
**Primary Responsibilities:**
Successful Audit Plan Completion
+ Stay abreast of best practices, industry developments, and changing or emerging risks and consult with the audit teams to ensure their coverage as appropriate in assigned audits.
+ Participate in the execution of audit procedures, particularly those which are highly visible and complex in nature, in a risk-focused manner while maintaining independence and adhering to department and professional industry standards.
+ Analyze audit findings, particularly those that require complex judgment or sophisticated analytical thought, and propose creative and pragmatic solutions to the audit team for consideration in the final audit report.
+ Drive audit teams in the planning and execution of validation procedures for Internal Audit and Regulatory issues that require subject matter expertise.
+ Organize and complete work within established budgets and time frames with minimal direction from audit management.
+ Incorporate the use of data analytics throughout all phases of the audit process.
+ Inform and clearly demonstrate support for the department's strategic objectives.
Leadership, Decision Making, and Communication
+ Possess strong management and interpersonal skills, make sound decisions independently, exhibiting initiative and intuitive thinking.
+ Proactively communicate with senior management members of the audit team and line of business senior and executive regarding the status of audits and potential issues identified.
+ Build strong partnerships with business stakeholders and audit team members.
+ Demonstrates strong judgment, political astuteness
Developing Others
+ Coach and mentor junior audit team members through knowledge sharing, tailoring the approach based upon their skills and experience.
Other Responsibilities
+ Adhere to applicable compliance/operational risk controls in accordance with Company or regulatory standards and policies.
+ 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.
**Scope of Responsibilities:**
+ This role operates independently within a matrix reporting environment and is responsible for the timely delivery of high quality, value-added audit reports for a variety of business activities (complex in nature), which meet the requirements of the Audit Committee and regulatory expectations. Ensures ongoing conformance with professional auditing standards.
+ This position directly communicates with Senior, Middle and Line Management and External Auditors. Builds strong partnerships with business stakeholders and other audit team members.
+ This role also requires periodic interaction with external regulatory agencies.
**Supervisory/ Managerial Responsibilities:**
+ May provide coaching opportunities for certain audit professionals but is not responsible for performance management, compensation planning, or other similar duties.
**Education and Experience Required:**
+ Bachelor's degree, preferably in Accounting, Business, Finance, Technology, Cybersecurity, Mathematics, Statistics or other related technical field and 7 years of relevant experience, inclusive of 2 years of work leadership experience. In lieu of degree, a combined minimum of 11 years higher education and/or work experience including 7 years of relevant work experience and 2 years of work leadership experience.
+ Possesses strong project management and interpersonal skills, makes sound decisions, exhibiting initiative and critical thinking.
+ Specific subject matter expertise regarding internal audit disciplines or support functions such as Finance or Credit Administration/Risk Management
+ Strong knowledge of CECL accounting or Financial/Regulatory Reporting is a plus
+ Effective negotiation skills, a proactive and 'no surprises' approach in communicating issues and strength in sustaining independent views.
+ This individual must be an articulate and effective communicator, both orally and in writing, with an energetic, charismatic and approachable style.
**Education and Experience Preferred:**
+ MBA or Master's degree in an appropriate field preferred.
+ Related certifications (CPA, CIA, CISA or similar).
+ Financial Services Industry experience preferred.
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M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $100,611.94 - $167,686.57 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
M&T Bank Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, including disabilities and veterans.
Director, Finance & Accounting
Posted 16 days ago
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Maximus is currently seeking a Director, Finance & Accounting . In this role, you will be responsible for performing and providing financial oversight to the business.
This is a remote position.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepare financial budgeting, forecasting and reporting on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis, while performing variance analysis between forecast and actual.
- Ensure effectiveness of accuracy and timeliness of forecasting, reporting, accruals, and other financial related processes and systems on a weekly and monthly basis.
- Provide direct financial leadership and support for assessing service allocation rates, composition of cost pools for new allocations.
- Work with group and project finance teams to develop, administer, and implement process improvements and methodologies and cost allocation expectations.
Job-Specific Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead a team of financial professionals to develop and implement a financial strategy that is effective, consistent and aligns with the organization's overall financial strategy.
- Responsible for oversight and maintenance of project financial records and forecasts.
- Provide strategic pricing leadership to support a new business area.
- Participate in all internal and external audits.
- Oversee the monthly and quarterly financial close process for assigned businesses.
- Coordinates with Project Management to develop operational productivity analysis and tracking of metrics to identify where cost efficiencies can be achieved.
- Reviews contract modifications, maintain financial contract files and prepares reports, documentation and presentations as appropriate.
- Ensure client invoices are compliant with MAXIMUS policy and client requirement to ensure projects are billed accurately and timely.
- Manages Direct Sales Outstanding by expediting collections and keeping unbilled as low as possible.
- Ensure compliance with applicable policies and procedures as well as US GAAP, FAR, CAS and statutory regulations, acting as a champion of the company policy and procedures.
- Provide monthly, quarterly and annual forecasting for financial and business planning with Project Management and Division finance and works closely to track performance and provides timely variance and Risk and Opportunity analysis.
- Prepares routine and ad-hoc financial reports and analysis using MAXIMUS proprietary tools, Enterprise solutions, CostPoint, Cognos Reporting, and Excel
- Lead cooperative effort among members of a team.
- Provides ongoing supervision too assigned staff.
- Responsible for identifying and resolving issues, problems and concerns.
- Receives assignments in the form of objectives and determines how to use resources to meet schedules and recommends changes to policies and establishes procedures.
- Interacts with different levels of external and internal customers.
- Ensures the confidentiality and security of all corporate information.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in related field required.
- 10-12 years of relevant professional experience required.
Job-Specific Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance from an accredited college or university or equivalent experience in lieu of degree. Master's Degree preferred.
- Due to customer requirements, United States Citizenship is required.
-10+ years of relevant professional experience required.
- At least 5 years of experience in project accounting, financial control/management or similar discipline.
- 2-3 years management experience required.
- Must have DoD financial experience.
- Must have strategic pricing experience.
-The ability to obtain or maintain a government issued security clearance is required.
- Ability to coach, develop and mentor team members.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (strong Word and Excel skills).
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, ability to perform quantitative and qualitative analyses of existing business processes.
- Ability to perform comfortably in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented work environment.
- Ability to work under standards-based performance measures.
- Ability to successfully execute many complex tasks simultaneously.
- Ability to work as a team member, as well as independently.
- Ability to be a self-starter.
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Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.
Pay Transparency
Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.
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Maximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. If you require assistance at any stage of the employment process-including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews,-please contact People Operations at .
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Presort Regional Finance Manager
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We have amazing people who are the driving force, the inspiration and foundation of our company. Our thriving culture can be broken down into four components: **Client. Team. Win. Innovate.**
We actively look for prospects who:
- Are passionate about client success.
- Enjoy collaborating with others.
- Strive to exceed expectations.
- Move boldly in the quest for superior and best in market solutions.
**Job Description:**
**You are:**
A performance-driven finance professional with a strong understanding of operational and financial data, financial planning and analysis, and internal controls. You are relationship-oriented and will partner with our operations teams to develop financial plans, analyze actual results, evaluate ROI on investment decisions, and make recommendations that drive profitable growth.
**Core Responsibilities**
**Planning & Forecasting**
+ Lead annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-term planning in partnership with operations and finance leadership.
+ Deliver accurate and timely monthly forecast updates, incorporating key operational drivers.
+ Build driver-based models to support labor planning, occupancy costs, and operating expenses.
+ Forecast and monitor capital expenditures, highlighting changes and risks.
**Financial Analysis & Insights**
+ Analyze monthly actuals and variances, providing management with actionable commentary.
+ Conduct revenue PVM (Price-Volume-Mix) analysis, labor mix reviews, and site-level rate variance assessments.
+ Review historical data and supplier trends to project costs and account for seasonality.
+ Validate ROI and payback analyses for network changes, automation, real estate projects, and other capital investments.
**Reporting & Performance Management**
+ Develop and enhance KPIs, delivering weekly flash reports and monthly/quarterly reviews.
+ Standardize site-level P&L and KPI reporting for General Managers and Regional Leaders.
+ Translate financial performance into operational insights that drive productivity, cost control, and profitable growth.
**Business Partnering & Strategic Support**
+ Partner with operations, real estate, and business intelligence teams to evaluate business cases and operational initiatives.
+ Support lease renewals, relocations, consolidations, and facility enhancements through financial modeling.
+ Collaborate with data science to leverage large datasets for deeper insights.
+ Provide flexible analytical support for strategic initiatives, new business opportunities, and operational projects.
**Accounting & Controls Support**
+ Prepare analysis to support accounting adjustments (e.g., promotions, rebates, deferred revenue, billing variances).
+ Ensure accuracy and consistency of standard monthly accounting entries related to operations.
**Your background:**
As an FP&A Manager, you have:
+ Minimum **seven years** of experience in financial planning and analysis, preferably in operations or supply chain finance.
+ A bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.
+ Experience working in **multi-location environments** .
+ Expertise in **SAP ECC 6.0** , **Essbase** , **Adaptive Planning** , **Power BI** , and **Microsoft Excel** .
+ Strong analytical skills and a high level of curiosity to identify and solve problems.
+ Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
+ A willingness to **leverage and learn generative AI techniques** to improve the quality and speed of work.
**Location:**
This is a hybrid role, with 4 days in the Shelton, CT office required. (No relocation assistance offered.)
**Sponsorship:**
Must be legally authorized to work in the US. Employer will not sponsor position for employment visa status now or in the future (ex. H-1B).
**We will:**
- Provide the opportunity to grow and develop your career
- Offer an inclusive environment that encourages diverse perspectives and ideas
- Deliver challenging and unique opportunities to contribute to the success of a transforming organization
- Offer comprehensive benefits globally (PB Live Well ( )
Pitney Bowes is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability (mental or physical), veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
All qualified applicants, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, are encouraged to apply.
All interested individuals must apply online. Individuals with disabilities who cannot apply via our online application should refer to the alternate application options via our Individuals with Disabilities link.
Finance Director, Skin & Body
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**Position Summary**
The Finance Director will serve as the lead strategic finance partner to the BU General Manager, delivering dedicated financial guidance and actionable insights to drive business performance. In close collaboration with the North America finance team, this role will support the interpretation of financial results and development of robust plans and forecasts. Leveraging comprehensive analysis, the Finance Director will empower BU leaders to make data-driven decisions that: a) optimize revenue and margin, b) expand market share and customer penetration, c) improve efficiency of commercial spend, and d) maximize overall profitability. This is a critical leadership role in ensuring financial rigor and forward-looking stewardship within a fast-paced consumer products environment.
+ The successful candidate will be expected to lead financial conversations around performance drivers, deliver sharp business insights, and shape the organization's strategic and operational agenda. This role demands strong financial and operational acumen, the ability to influence senior stakeholders, and a passion for driving change. The ideal candidate is a proactive, strategic thinker with excellent communication skills, capable of toggling between detailed analysis and executive-level perspective-while also leading and developing a high-performing finance team.
**Accountabilities:**
**Core Financial Leadership**
+ Own full BU P&L accountability from Gross Sales to Operating Profit, including oversight of key balance sheet items that influence financial outcomes.
+ Lead core financial planning cycles for the BU, including the annual operating plan, quarterly forecasts, and long-range strategic plans in collaboration with cross-functional partners.
+ Deliver actionable financial insights and reporting to support NA strategic initiatives, track performance, and identify opportunities for margin, revenue, and profit optimization.
**Commercial Business Support**
+ Serve as the primary finance partner to the commercial team, providing forecasting, analytical support, and decision-making guidance.
+ Evaluate business cases for new product launches, pricing strategies, and sales initiatives in partnership with Sales and Marketing.
+ Develop and refine commercial KPIs that align financial goals with business objectives.
+ Provide strategic financial insights and decision support to the BU
**Investment & ROI Oversight**
+ Oversee the financial viability of all commercial investments and establish tools to monitor and optimize ROI.
+ Support trade spend analysis in partnership with RGM to assess effectiveness and ensure ROI aligns with financial objectives.
+ Provide marketing spend analytics to optimize resource allocation.
**Performance Management & Process Excellence**
+ Drive the EBP process across the BU, embed new WOW and financial reconciliation processes
+ Conduct monthly P&L reviews, sales performance analyses, and margin walk reconciliations to explain variances and drive accountability.
+ Optimize working capital and identify margin improvement opportunities across the P&L.
**Stakeholder Collaboration & Governance**
+ Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, and Supply Chain, to align financial plans with commercial strategies and ensure seamless execution across the business.
+ Partner with regional (NA) and global finance teams to align on strategic priorities, consolidate financial submissions, and ensure consistency in planning, forecasting, and reporting processes.
**Leadership & Team Development**
+ Provide financial leadership to the BU leadership team and GM.
+ Drive productivity and continuous improvement initiatives across the BU.
+ Lead and develop a high-performing team of Senior Finance Managers and Analysts with a strong focus on purpose-driven leadership.
**Required Education, Skills and Experience**
+ Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; advanced degree or certification (e.g., MBA, CPA) preferred.
+ 10+ years of progressive experience in financial management, with direct ownership of P&L and working capital performance.
+ Demonstrated success in finance leadership roles, including building, mentoring, and leading high-performing finance teams.
+ Proven ability to influence at senior levels and navigate complex, matrixed organizational structures.
+ Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate financial insights into actionable business strategies.
+ Strong continuous improvement mindset, with a track record of streamlining processes and eliminating non-value-added activities.
+ Skilled in market interpretation, with the ability to analyze competitive trends, market share shifts, and develop financially sound strategies to strengthen brand position.
+ Thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments, maintaining composure and effectiveness under pressure.
+ Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize effectively based on shifting business needs.
**Preferred Skills and Experience**
+ Experience in the CPG industry
+ Advanced degree, MBA preferred
+ Systems skills with a focus on commercial applications
The salary range for this position is $168,000 - 252,000. Actual base salary offered to a candidate may vary based upon factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance.
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Assistant Director of Finance
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Assistant Director of Finance | Nonprofit
Westport, CT
$90K-$105K + Benefits
About the Role
A mission-driven nonprofit is seeking an Assistant Director of Finance to work closely with the Director of Finance in managing accounting and financial operations. This hands-on role is perfect for a detail-oriented finance professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and wants to contribute to an organization making a meaningful community impact.
This position offers professional growth, leadership opportunities, and the chance to directly influence financial stewardship across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
+ Manage day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, and payroll
+ Prepare monthly financial statements, budget-to-actual reports, and cash flow analyses
+ Assist with the annual budget process and long-term financial planning
+ Ensure compliance with grants and contracts, including reporting to funders
+ Support external audit preparation and liaise with auditors
+ Provide financial guidance and insights to program and development teams
+ Mentor and support junior finance staff
Why You'll Love This Role
+ Flexible, collaborative, and mission-driven culture
+ Hands-on experience across the full finance function with a clear growth path
+ Opportunity to make a direct impact on the organization's financial health
+ Professional development and leadership growth opportunities
+ Excellent benefits, including health, dental, vision, PTO, and a 403(b) plan with an automatic 5% employer contribution
Requirements
+ Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or MBA a plus)
+ 5+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, preferably in the nonprofit sector
+ Strong knowledge of GAAP and fund accounting
+ Experience with grants management, compliance, and restricted funds
+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to collaborate across departments
+ Leadership ability with experience supervising staff preferred
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Accounting and Finance Operations Recruiter
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Since 2002, we have expanded to more than 40 locations, and we have no plans of slowing down anytime soon. We are seeking big thinkers to lead us into the future and explore the career of a lifetime.
+ Ranked the #1 Best Staffing Firm to Work for in North America by Staffing Industry Analysts (Category: 500+ Employees)
+ An Inc. 5000 fastest growing private company in America every year since 2007!
**Description** :
The Senior Associate is responsible for identifying, screening, and managing candidates and consultants for contract and direct-hire positions. This position works with the sales team to fulfill open job orders while managing candidates and consultants throughout the hiring process. This position will collaborate with business stakeholders, business leaders and subject matter experts to plan and deliver projects effectively and timely.
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**Essential** **Job Functions:**
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.
**Duties and** **Responsibilities** :
+ Proactively identify, assess, and recruit qualified talent to fulfill job orders.
+ Update, review, and actively utilize a candidate skills matrix in recruitment activities.
+ Perform weekly interviews in line with performance objectives.
+ Generate leads via professional relationships, candidate interviews, and other interactions that support business development/sales efforts.
+ Utilize Bullhorn to log all activity, notes, and information vital to managing and growing a book of business as well as planning daily activities.
+ Collaborate with teammates to cross-sell and/or fulfill open positions across other lines of business and/or national practices as appropriate.
_The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time._ _Reasonable_ _accommodations_ _may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions_ _._
**Desired Competencie** **s** **:**
+ **Customer/Candidate Focus** **-** ** ** Builds strong customer relationships and delivers customer-centric solutions.
+ **Results Oriented** **-** ** ** Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances.
+ **Communicates Effectively** **-** ** ** Develops and delivers written and verbal communication that conveys clear understanding of different audiences and their levels of comprehension. Active listener to ensure clear understanding.
+ **Planning Forethought and Alignment** **-** ** ** Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
+ **Interpersonal Intelligence** **-** ** ** Understands self and others' emotions and is able to manage self and others' emotions to create a comfortable environment removing internal and external barriers to build rapport with others, including those with diverse opinions and beliefs, by acting with respect, dignity, and integrity.
+ **Decision Quality** **-** ** ** Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
+ **Collaborative** **-** ** ** Partners and connects with others to achieve shared goals or objectives, seeking input and inspiring others to value the same, building trust with each collaborative interaction.
**Education** **and Experience** **:**
+ Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 0 to 18months B2B sales and/or recruitmentrequired.
+ Advanced, relevant experience considered in lieu of Bachelor's degree.
**Location** **: Hybrid**
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. An applicant may also be eligible to participate in certain incentive compensation programs based on achieving certain performance targets set forth each year and subject to the incentive compensation plan's terms and conditions. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.
Salary Range for this role:
$55,000-$65,000 USD
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Finance Business Partner - Performance & Transformation
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Be part of something great
Maximus is a global organisation that specialises in providing health and employment services to millions of people every year. Here in the UK we employ around 5,000 people across the country to deliver services that have a profound impact on people's lives. From assessments and health services to employability programmes and specialist support, we do work that matters with people who care.
Job Purpose
The Finance Business Partner - Performance & Transformation will play a pivotal role in supporting the UK Service Operations and Transformation agenda through robust financial insight, modelling and performance tracking.
The role acts as a bridge between Finance, Service Operations/Transformation and Operational Delivery - helping to quantify the financial impact of initiatives, track benefit realisation and ensure sound financial rigour is embedded into business cases, strategic initiatives or transformation initiatives.
The postholder will work closely with the FP&A Director - UK, Business Finance teams, Operational Strategy & Service Improvement, Transformation and wider business stakeholders to develop clear financial models and scenario analyses that inform decision-making and enable delivery of sustainable operational and financial performance improvements.
Key Responsibilities
1. Support the FP&A Director in driving the financial modelling, forecasting and analysis of Service Operations and Transformation initiatives in the UK.
2. Partner with Performance, Strategy and Transformation teams to develop and validate robust business cases including cost benefit analysis, ROI, payback and sensitivity and scenario modelling.
3. Quantify and track financial benefits from UK project, strategical or operational initiatives.
4. Support the design and maintenance of financial dashboards and models for performance tracking including cost-to-serve productivity and financial efficiency metrics.
5. Provide financial insight and challenge to project sponsors and workstream leads to ensure financial assumptions are realistic, deliverable and aligned with the UK Finance plan.
6. Collaborate with Controllership and Business Finance to ensure accurate financial reporting of transformation or change relates costs, benefits and accruals.
7. Support ad-hoc analysis, scenario planning and financial due diligence for new initiatives or strategic investments whilst also contributing to the continuous improvement of FP&A processes, modelling templates and performance frameworks across the UK.
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
• Qualified accountant (CIMA/ACA/ACCA) or equivalent.
• Strong post qualification experience within FP&A, business partnering or transformation finance roles.
• Proven ability to build and interpret complex financial models and scenario analyses.
• Advanced excel and financial modelling skills with exposure to planning tools desirable.
• Strong commercial acumen and analytical capability to link financial and operational drivers.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills - able to challenge and influence senior leaders.
Desirable
• Experience within large-scale, complex or public sector environments.
• Familiarity with cost-to-serve modelling, efficiency analysis or productivity metrics.
• Experience supporting transformation offices or PMOs with benefit realisation tracking.
Competencies Required
Maximus Competencies
•Embraces Respect.
•Partners Effectively.
•Creates Innovative Solutions.
•Focuses on the Customer.
•Demonstrates Compassion.
•Takes Responsibility & Acts with Integrity.
Individual Competencies
• Analytical Thinking
•Business Acumen
•Influencing & Partnering
•Planning & Organisation
•Continuous Improvement
•Communication
•Integrity & Accountability
Travel Requirements
•UK wide as required.
EEO Statement
Maximus is committed to developing, maintaining and supporting a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion throughout the recruitment process. We know that feeling included has a dramatic impact on personal well-being and are working to ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment due to any personal characteristic. Advertisements for posts will include sufficiently clear and accurate information to enable potential applicants to assess their own suitability for the post.
We are a Disability Confident Leader, thanks to our commitment to the recruitment, retention and career development of people with disabilities and long-term conditions. The Disability Confident scheme includes a guaranteed interview for any applicant with a disability who meets the minimum requirements for a job. When you complete your job application you will find a question asking you if you would like to apply under the Disability Confident Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you feel that you have a disability and apply under this scheme, providing that you meet the essential criteria for the job, you will then be invited for an interview. YourGuaranteed Interview application will only be shared with the hiring manager and the local resourcing team. Where reasonable, Maximus will review and consider adjustments for those applicants who express a requirement for them during the recruitment process.
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Senior Portfolio Risk Analyst, Equipment Finance
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Responsible for ongoing monitoring of an assigned portfolio of loan and lease accounts to up to $10 mm to ensure timely and accurate credit risk ratings and compliance with credit policy and loan agreements. Works with management and the sales team as required.
**Primary Responsibilities:**
Complete continuous credit monitoring (CCM) for a portfolio of equipment finance loan and lease clients for more complex credits. Provide an independent credit quality assessment of the Bank's larger loan and lease clients identifying appropriate risk rating, credit risks and mitigates, industry concerns, market trends, financial trends, and other pertinent credit issues.
Individually assess ongoing risk of an assigned portfolio with exposures up to $0 mm, including direct and indirect syndication relationships and group participations.
Support various regions in terms of credit analysis functions by partnering proactively with sales and underwriting teams to prepare thoughtful risk assessment of customers on an ongoing basis to identify emerging risks or material changes in customer financial position, including evaluation of loan agreement compliance.
Evaluate and determine ongoing credit risks and corresponding risk rating of loan and lease clients through detailed financial statement spreading and analysis, industry assessment, collateral valuation, cash flow analysis and ability to repay annual debt service.
Mentor less experienced analysts as required.
Maintain work logs and prepare monthly productivity reports for management, and other reports, as needed. Maintain collateral worklogs, track floor planning, and report on industry-specific risk profiles for aviation, marine and/or truck transportation as required. Maintain account specific worklogs.
Maintain an in-depth knowledge of accounting pronouncements and the effect on Bank credits.
Prepare for, and present at, quarterly portfolio risk analyst meetings with senior management. 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.
**Scope of Responsibilities:**
The position ensures risk ratings for equipment finance loan and lease customers are timely and accurate, and Regional Credit Officers and various Loan Committees have appropriate details to make timely and informative decisions on credit requests for existing customers, within Bank lending parameters. The position trains and mentors less experienced analysts as required to build bench strength within the department. The position has initiation authority on all modification memorandums. The position interacts with senior management in Credit and Commercial Banking on a regular basis and has frequent client interaction. The financial statements the position reviews are of varying quality and can include publicly and not publicly traded companies. The CCM program the position is charged with carrying out includes, but is not limited to, annual reviews, interim update memos, CCAR (Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review) compliance, post-closing modifications, covenant monitoring, underwriting transfers, assumptions, stock purchases, transfer of qualified credits to the workout team, early warning indicators, and other forms of credit surveillance.
**Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities:**
Not Applicable
**Education and Experience Required:**
Bachelors' degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline and a minimum of 2 years' related work experience, or in lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 6 years' higher education and/or work experience, including a minimum of 2 years' related work experience
**Education and Experience Preferred:**
Minimum of 3 years' related work experience
Equipment leasing experience
Sound understanding of financial statements and accounting terminologies
Ability to spread, analyze, and present complex credits according to policy
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong presentation skills
Strong negotiation skills
Ability to handle escalated situations
Strong interpersonal skills
Strong problem-solving skills
Strong analytical skills
Proficiency with personal computers, including pertinent word processing, spreadsheet, and industry-specific software
Ability to work independently
Ability to use own discretion.
Ability to manage multiple priorities
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M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is 74,286.06 - 123,810.11 Annual (USD). The successful candidate's particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation.
**Location**
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
M&T Bank Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, including disabilities and veterans.
IT Audit Consultant - Enterprise Data & Finance Technology
Posted 1 day ago
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Job Description
**Overview:**
+ The Audit Consultant provides senior-level expertise in executing complex audits across the **Enterprise Data** and **Finance Technology** domains. This role requires deep knowledge of data governance, data quality, financial systems, and technology risk to assess associated risks and controls effectively. The consultant will partner with audit teams to ensure comprehensive coverage of emerging risks, regulatory requirements, and technology trends.
**Primary Responsibilities:**
Successful Audit Plan Completion
+ **Stay current on industry best practices** in data governance, data privacy, cloud technology, and finance systems, and advise audit teams on emerging risks.
+ **Participate in and guide execution of complex audit procedures** for enterprise data platforms (data lakes, warehouses, ETL processes) and finance technology systems (ERP, general ledger, sub-ledgers, reconciliation tools).
+ **Assess data governance and lifecycle controls** , including data lineage, metadata management, master data management, and compliance with regulations (e.g., BCBS 239, SOX, GDPR).
+ **Evaluate IT general controls and application controls** for finance technology platforms, including SDLC, change management, access management, and automated controls.
+ **Analyze audit findings** requiring advanced judgment and propose pragmatic, risk-based solutions.
+ **Lead validation procedures** for Internal Audit and Regulatory issues requiring subject matter expertise in data and finance technology.
+ **Incorporate data analytics** and automation techniques throughout audit phases to enhance coverage and identify anomalies.
+ **Ensure timely completion** of work within established budgets and deadlines with minimal supervision.
Leadership, Decision Making, and Communication
+ Serve as a **subject matter expert** for data governance, data privacy, and finance technology risks.
+ **Communicate proactively** with senior management and stakeholders on audit progress, emerging risks, and significant issues.
+ Build strong partnerships with business stakeholders, technology teams, and audit colleagues while maintaining independence.
+ Demonstrate strong judgment, political awareness, and ability to influence outcomes.
Developing Others
+ **Coach and mentor junior auditors** , sharing knowledge on data governance, analytics, and finance technology controls.
Other Responsibilities
+ Adhere to applicable compliance/operational risk controls in accordance with Company or regulatory standards and policies.
+ 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.
**Scope of Responsibilities:**
+ This role operates independently within a matrix reporting environment and is responsible for the timely delivery of high quality, value-added audit reports for a variety of business activities (complex in nature), which meet the requirements of the Audit Committee and regulatory expectations. Ensures ongoing conformance with professional auditing standards.
+ This position directly communicates with Senior, Middle and Line Management and External Auditors. Builds strong partnerships with business stakeholders and other audit team members.
+ This role also requires periodic interaction with external regulatory agencies.
**Supervisory/ Managerial Responsibilities:**
+ May provide coaching opportunities for certain audit professionals but is not responsible for performance management, compensation planning, or other similar duties.
**Education and Experience Required:**
+ Bachelor's degree, preferably in Accounting, Business, Finance, Technology, Cybersecurity, Mathematics, Statistics or other related technical field and 7 years of relevant experience, inclusive of 2 years of work leadership experience. In lieu of degree, a combined minimum of 11 years higher education and/or work experience including 7 years of relevant work experience and 2 years of work leadership experience.
+ Demonstrates strong judgment, political astuteness, and sensitivity to cultural commitment.
+ Possesses strong project management and interpersonal skills, makes sound decisions, exhibiting initiative and critical thinking.
+ Specific subject matter expertise regarding internal audit disciplines or in one or more of the following Lines of Businesses (LOBs) such as Commercial Banking, Retail Banking, Mortgage, Consumer Banking, Wealth Advisory, Institutional Client Services, or support functions such as Treasury, Finance, Compliance, Technology, Operations, Risk Management, or Credit Administration.
+ Effective negotiation skills, a proactive and 'no surprises' approach in communicating issues and strength in sustaining independent views.
+ This individual must be an articulate and effective communicator, both orally and in writing, with an energetic, charismatic and approachable style.
**Education and Experience Preferred:**
+ MBA or Master's degree in an appropriate field preferred.
+ **Certifications** : CISA, CIA, CPA, CDMP, or equivalent.
+ **Technical Skills** : Proficiency in SQL, Python, or other data analytics tools; experience with visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI).
+ **Domain Expertise** : Knowledge of data governance frameworks, data privacy regulations, and finance technology platforms (e.g., Oracle Financials, SAP, Workday).
+ **Cloud Knowledge** : Familiarity with AWS, Azure, or GCP and related security controls.
+ **Regulatory Knowledge** : Understanding of SOX, BCBS 239, GDPR, and other relevant regulations.
+ Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $100,611.94 - $167,686.57 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
M&T Bank Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, including disabilities and veterans.
IT Audit Consultant - Enterprise Data & Finance Technology
Posted 1 day ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
**Overview:**
+ The Audit Consultant provides senior-level expertise in executing complex audits across the **Enterprise Data** and **Finance Technology** domains. This role requires deep knowledge of data governance, data quality, financial systems, and technology risk to assess associated risks and controls effectively. The consultant will partner with audit teams to ensure comprehensive coverage of emerging risks, regulatory requirements, and technology trends.
**Primary Responsibilities:**
Successful Audit Plan Completion
+ **Stay current on industry best practices** in data governance, data privacy, cloud technology, and finance systems, and advise audit teams on emerging risks.
+ **Participate in and guide execution of complex audit procedures** for enterprise data platforms (data lakes, warehouses, ETL processes) and finance technology systems (ERP, general ledger, sub-ledgers, reconciliation tools).
+ **Assess data governance and lifecycle controls** , including data lineage, metadata management, master data management, and compliance with regulations (e.g., BCBS 239, SOX, GDPR).
+ **Evaluate IT general controls and application controls** for finance technology platforms, including SDLC, change management, access management, and automated controls.
+ **Analyze audit findings** requiring advanced judgment and propose pragmatic, risk-based solutions.
+ **Lead validation procedures** for Internal Audit and Regulatory issues requiring subject matter expertise in data and finance technology.
+ **Incorporate data analytics** and automation techniques throughout audit phases to enhance coverage and identify anomalies.
+ **Ensure timely completion** of work within established budgets and deadlines with minimal supervision.
Leadership, Decision Making, and Communication
+ Serve as a **subject matter expert** for data governance, data privacy, and finance technology risks.
+ **Communicate proactively** with senior management and stakeholders on audit progress, emerging risks, and significant issues.
+ Build strong partnerships with business stakeholders, technology teams, and audit colleagues while maintaining independence.
+ Demonstrate strong judgment, political awareness, and ability to influence outcomes.
Developing Others
+ **Coach and mentor junior auditors** , sharing knowledge on data governance, analytics, and finance technology controls.
Other Responsibilities
+ Adhere to applicable compliance/operational risk controls in accordance with Company or regulatory standards and policies.
+ 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.
**Scope of Responsibilities:**
+ This role operates independently within a matrix reporting environment and is responsible for the timely delivery of high quality, value-added audit reports for a variety of business activities (complex in nature), which meet the requirements of the Audit Committee and regulatory expectations. Ensures ongoing conformance with professional auditing standards.
+ This position directly communicates with Senior, Middle and Line Management and External Auditors. Builds strong partnerships with business stakeholders and other audit team members.
+ This role also requires periodic interaction with external regulatory agencies.
**Supervisory/ Managerial Responsibilities:**
+ May provide coaching opportunities for certain audit professionals but is not responsible for performance management, compensation planning, or other similar duties.
**Education and Experience Required:**
+ Bachelor's degree, preferably in Accounting, Business, Finance, Technology, Cybersecurity, Mathematics, Statistics or other related technical field and 7 years of relevant experience, inclusive of 2 years of work leadership experience. In lieu of degree, a combined minimum of 11 years higher education and/or work experience including 7 years of relevant work experience and 2 years of work leadership experience.
+ Demonstrates strong judgment, political astuteness, and sensitivity to cultural commitment.
+ Possesses strong project management and interpersonal skills, makes sound decisions, exhibiting initiative and critical thinking.
+ Specific subject matter expertise regarding internal audit disciplines or in one or more of the following Lines of Businesses (LOBs) such as Commercial Banking, Retail Banking, Mortgage, Consumer Banking, Wealth Advisory, Institutional Client Services, or support functions such as Treasury, Finance, Compliance, Technology, Operations, Risk Management, or Credit Administration.
+ Effective negotiation skills, a proactive and 'no surprises' approach in communicating issues and strength in sustaining independent views.
+ This individual must be an articulate and effective communicator, both orally and in writing, with an energetic, charismatic and approachable style.
**Education and Experience Preferred:**
+ MBA or Master's degree in an appropriate field preferred.
+ **Certifications** : CISA, CIA, CPA, CDMP, or equivalent.
+ **Technical Skills** : Proficiency in SQL, Python, or other data analytics tools; experience with visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI).
+ **Domain Expertise** : Knowledge of data governance frameworks, data privacy regulations, and finance technology platforms (e.g., Oracle Financials, SAP, Workday).
+ **Cloud Knowledge** : Familiarity with AWS, Azure, or GCP and related security controls.
+ **Regulatory Knowledge** : Understanding of SOX, BCBS 239, GDPR, and other relevant regulations.
+ Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $100,611.94 - $167,686.57 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
M&T Bank Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, including disabilities and veterans.