Senior Business Aligned Finance Analyst

About this role: Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Business Aligned Finance Analyst within the Branch Banking Finance team, supporting Regional Executives across the Branch Banking network. This role is part of the broader Regional Finance Support team, providing strategic guidance, financial insights, and trusted partnership to Regional Banking Executives, Directors, and cross-functional business partners. In this role, you will: Partner with Regional Bank Directors to drive business growth by connecting key business drivers to financial outcomes, identifying risks and opportunities, and recommending best practices across the organization. Analyze financial and operational performance metrics, develop executive-level reporting and presentations, and provide meaningful insights into business results and trends. Collaborate with leadership and cross-functional partners to enhance operating models, support strategic initiatives, and deliver data-driven recommendations. Serve as the finance lead for branch staffing, partnering closely with Field Leaders, Recruiting, and HR to monitor workforce needs and optimize staffing strategies. Lead implementation and evolution of staffing models, streamline processes, strengthen controls, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement. Support forecasting, financial planning, reporting, GL research, organizational structure integrity, and ad hoc analyses that drive informed business decisions. Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership by providing financial expertise, strategic analysis, and actionable business insights. Required Qualifications: 4+ years of Finance experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education Desired Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Analytics, or a related field. Strong financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting skills, with the ability to interpret financial statements and key business performance metrics. Proven ability to consult and build relationships with Executive leaders, influencing decisions through data-driven insights. Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, with experience using financial reporting, database querying, or analytical tools (Essbase, Dimensional, Power BI, or similar). Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, matrixed environment while maintaining strong attention to detail and accuracy. Self-starter with exceptional analytical, problem-solving, communication, and continuous improvement skills, including the ability to leverage AI-enabled tools to enhance efficiency and decision-making. Specific compliance policies may apply regarding outside activities and/or personal investment; affected employees will be expected to provide information to the Wells Fargo Personal Account Dealing Team and abide by applicable policy requirements if hired. Information will be shared about expectations during the recruitment process. Posting End Date: 5 Oct 2026 *Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants. We Value Equal Opportunity Wells Fargo is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic. Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit's risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements. Candidates applying to job openings posted in Canada: Applications for employment are encouraged from all qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process. 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