Lead Financial Analyst

Location:4900 Tiedeman Road, Brooklyn OhioAbout The RoleThis position is a strategic corporate finance role, supporting KeyCorp’s overall financial performance, with responsibility to help drive the financial performance of the Consumer Bank Line of Business, specifically Business Banking. This role provides critical financial management, forecasting, and strategic analysis support for the Finance team to craft the financial performance narrative of the business and how it contributes to KeyCorp’s financial results and strategy. Strong partnering skills and effective communication are essential, as this individual will work closely with senior leaders across the Line of Business, Finance, and other relevant stakeholders. The ideal candidate must be comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment with the ability to provide solutions and analysis with limited direction.Essential Job FunctionsFinancial Management & Analytical ExcellenceDevelops or enhances existing driver-based forecast models to predict financial performance under different scenarios and reduces limitations related to qualitative overlaysSupports the monthly forecast process with Line of Business partners, maintaining oversight of performance versus Plan and history, with the ability to quickly identify risks and opportunities to the forecastUnderstands macroeconomic factors that impact the business and connect the trends to the financials and the performance of the businessUtilizes analytics to create linkages across different client or product sets to provide insight into profitability and behavior across each cohortCreates reporting to track progress relative to strategic initiativesProvides perspective on external benchmarks to business performance and strategic positioningPartner Management & Strategic SupportServes as a strategic finance partner to the Business Banking Senior Leadership teamPartners with the Line of Business and Finance teams to provide insight and transparency into performance relative to strategic priorities and key performance metricsPresents to senior leadership on a monthly or quarterly basis with a focus on translating business driver trends to forward looking financial risks and opportunitiesProactively reviews financials/client activity and works closely with Line of Business partners to elevate critical topics for monthly business reviewsBusiness Operations & OptimizationProvides support around month-end close including variance analysis and impact to future performanceProactively seeks out opportunities to eliminate inefficient or redundant activities and reportingContinuously identifies areas where manual processes can be transformed to automated or self-service activitiesSupports Finance initiatives as neededRequired QualificationsBachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field3+ years of experience in financial analysis, FP&A, or a related finance functionStrong understanding of bank financial statements with interest in Key’s Business Banking products and capabilitiesOrganized self-starter with the ability to think and work independentlyDetail oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills; demonstrates the ability to anticipate questions, synthesize complex data into actionable insights and resolve issues with limited directionExcellent written and interpersonal communication skills; comfortable building relationships with multiple teams and individuals with varying levels of expertiseProven team player, willing to assist others as needed to ensure that group deadlines are met and quality standards achievedAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Co-Pilot)Experience working with financial system reporting environments (i.e., Workday Financials, Adaptive Planning, Essbase, IBM TM1 or Cognos, etc.)Experience with tools such as Tableau preferredCompensation And BenefitsThis position is eligible to earn a base salary in the range of $63,000.00 - $96,000.00 annually. Placement within the pay range may differ based upon various factors, including but not limited to skills, experience and geographic location. Compensation for this role also includes eligibility for incentive compensation which may include production, commission, and/or discretionary incentives.Please click here for a list of benefits for which this position is eligible.Key has implemented an approach to employee workspaces which prioritizes in-office presence, while providing flexible options in circumstances where roles can be performed effectively in a mobile environment.Job Posting Expiration Date: 06/17/2026 KeyCorp is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to sustaining an inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, pregnancy, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.Qualified individuals with disabilities or disabled veterans who are unable or limited in their ability to apply on this site may request reasonable accommodations by emailing HR_Compliance@keybank.com.