Location:

127 Public Square, Cleveland Ohio

Job Summary

The Senior Finance Analyst supports the financial performance and strategic initiatives of an assigned Line of Business (LOB) or department. This role plays a key part in delivering actionable insights through financial modeling, forecasting, and performance analysis. The analyst collaborates closely with Finance Managers and LOB partners to ensure accurate reporting, identify trends, and support decision-making. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Essential Functions

• Assist in the development and enhancement of driver-based forecast models to support financial planning and scenario analysis.
• Prepare monthly forecasts and variance analyses, highlighting key trends and potential risks or opportunities.
• Analyze macroeconomic and business trends and translate them into financial impacts.
• Support profitability analysis across client segments and product lines using advanced analytics.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to track progress against strategic and financial goals.
• Collaborate with Finance, Treasury, and LOB teams to support transparency and alignment on performance metrics.
• Contribute to monthly business reviews by preparing materials and identifying key discussion points.
• Participate in month-end close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Identify and recommend opportunities to streamline reporting processes and automate manual tasks.
• Support Finance initiatives and ad hoc projects as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned; duties, responsibilities and/or activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
• Complies with all KeyBank policies and procedures, including without limitation, acting professionally at all times, conducting business ethically, avoiding conflicts of interest, and acting in the best interests of Key’s clients and Key.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or equivalent experience (preferred)

Work Experience

3+ years of analytical experience in Finance (required)
Banking or financial services (preferred)
Experience supporting forecasting, budgeting, or financial reporting processes. (required)

Licenses and Certifications

CPA or CFA (preferred)

Skills

• Ability to build and maintain forecast models that reflect business drivers and scenarios.
• Strong skills in interpreting financial data, identifying trends, and drawing actionable insights.
• Understanding of financial services and how financial decisions impact business outcomes.
• Ability to present findings clearly to Finance and business partners.
• Experience tracking KPIs and supporting performance reviews.
• Interest in identifying inefficiencies and supporting automation initiatives.
• Skilled in Excel and familiar with tools such as Tableau, Workday, TM1, or Adaptive Planning.
• Proven ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and support senior analysts or managers.

Core Competencies

All KeyBank employees are expected to demonstrate Key’s Values and abide by Key’s Code of Conduct.

Physical Demands

General Office - Prolonged sitting, ability to communicate face to face in person or on the phone with teammates and clients, frequent use of PC/laptop, occasional lifting/pushing/pulling of backpacks, computer bags up to 10 lbs.

Travel

Occasional travel to include overnight stay.

Work Location Category

Hybrid (3+ days)

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

This position is eligible to earn a base salary in the range of $71,000.00 - $125,000.00 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: 10/21/2026 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.

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