Finance Manager

Citizens • Westwood, MA • 12h ago

Description

As the Finance Manager, you will play an integral part in supporting the Student Lending product. Working in partnership with the Line of Business you will provide strategic and tactical financial support to the product while remaining an independent business partner within Finance. You will be responsible for preparaing monthly financial reports, the annual budget and monthly forecasts for the Student Lending product. The Finance Manger position within Student Lending allows exposure to the revenue, expense and balance sheet components of the Income Statement and is a great opportunity for someone who is looking to expand their foundational experience within Finance. Most importantly, here you'll experience new things, create new opportunities, think beyond your role and make an impact!

Primary responsibilities include

Perform month end close activities. Includes accrual submissions, financial research and performing variance analysis.

Assist with developing monthly forecasts, strategic plans and annual budgets with business partners for both the income statement and balance sheet

Prepare monthly financial presentations. Includes crafting appropriate commentary and analytics.

Analyze performance and financial data to identify and explain variances for month end reporting and to improve business decisions. Includes research, classification, and analysis of financial and statistical data and determination of appropriate approach.

Seek ways to drive efficiencies in revenue and costs

Support financial modeling

Research and advise on accounting items

Partner with the line of business on finance related matters and provide financial guidance as appropriate

Respond to other ad hoc business partner inquiries on any matter pertaining to finance

Qualifications, Education, Certifications and/or Other Professional Credentials

Required Qualifications

Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred

3-5 years experience in financial planning, analysis and forecasting

Independent self-starter willing to learn all aspects of finance and the product

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Detail oriented with strong organizational skills

Analytical mindset

Intermediate to advanced working knowledge of Microsoft products, with focus on Excel and PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Essbase

Experience providing finance support among cross-functional teams

Hours & Work Schedule

Hours per Week: 40

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday

Some job boards have started using jobseeker-reported data to estimate salary ranges for roles. If you apply and qualify for this role, a recruiter will discuss accurate pay guidance.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Citizens, its parent, subsidiaries, and related companies (Citizens) provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, citizenship, physical or mental disability, perceived disability or history or record of a disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, genetic characteristic, marital or domestic partner status, victim of domestic violence, family status/parenthood, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy/childbirth/lactation, colleague's or a dependent's reproductive health decision making, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by federal, state and/or local laws. At Citizens, we are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that enables all colleagues to bring their best selves to work every day and everyone is expected to be treated with respect and professionalism. Employment decisions are based solely on merit, qualifications, performance and capability.

Why Work for Us

At Citizens, you'll find a customer-centric culture built around helping our customers and giving back to our local communities. When you join our team, you are part of a supportive and collaborative workforce, with access to training and tools to accelerate your potential and maximize your career growth

Background Check

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the candidate successfully passing a background check, which may include initial credit, motor vehicle record, public record, prior employment verification, and criminal background checks. Results of the background check are individually reviewed based upon legal requirements imposed by our regulators and with consideration of the nature and gravity of the background history and the job offered. Any offer of employment will include further information.

08/18/2025

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