Finance Analyst

The Expense Analytics and Allocation team within Corporate Finance is looking for a highly motivated, results-oriented, finance professional to support the adherence to Indirect expense forecasting process. The indirect expense forecast is a component of the FP&A led forecast process and executed by the Expense Analytics and Allocation (EAA) team in conjunction with Business and Functional Finance. This position will support forecasting process by which internal costs are allocated from service providers to service receivers. This role will have significant interaction with business finance teams, legal entity controllers and business partners in finalizing forecast/budget numbers also it provides a unique opportunity to be involved in a high-profile enterprise-wide initiative.

Specific duties include but are not limited to:

• Acquiring a strong working knowledge on forecasting/budgeting by allocating costs to the different lines of business


• Ensure timely coordination and analysis of financial information including monthly financial results, preparation of recurring management reports, monthly budget transfers and forecasting support


• Perform variance analysis and provide business commentary


• Ensure the high-level accuracy and timely submissions without any exceptions


• Becoming a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on the Forecasting/Budgeting activities specifically related to timing, amount, budget transfers and cost allocations


• Understanding and communicating issues and new developments and providing guidance on suitable corrective actions.


• Work in a small dedicated team but with reach into other stakeholder groups


• Partner with Business Finance teams across different horizontals to ensure that the teams have a strong sense of teamwork to accomplish the goals of Enterprise Analytics & Allocations.


• Deliver ad-hoc analysis to support various business line questions related to Forecasting/Budgeting activities


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  Provide support to the business with various issue management related tasks or activities


• Maintain a balance between operational efficiency, effectiveness, and risk mitigation in order to achieve goals


• Contribute towards Global projects as part of Transformation agenda set by the EAA team

• Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in one or a combination of the following: Finance, Costing, Analytics or Reporting

Desired Qualifications

• Qualified MBA Finance from Premier institute/CA/CWA; specialized in the following: Finance, Accounting, Analytics, or Reporting


• Ability to perform effectively in a matrixed organization


• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy


• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written and interpersonal); ability to concisely articulate complex concepts in a clear manner.

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• Demonstrated capability to confidently raise issues, escalate early, and engage in constructive credible challenge independently.


• Take accountability of timely submission of deliverables and critical thinking.


• Strong time management skills and ability to meet deadlines

Other Technical Qualifications

• Knowledge of Cost toolsets such as Apptio, Essbase/Excel


• Power BI, Alteryx , VBA, SQL

We Value Diversity

At Wells Fargo, we believe in diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace; accordingly, we welcome applications for employment from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, individuals with disabilities, pregnancy, marital status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

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.

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