Want a meaningful career where you can make a difference? Edward Jones sounds perfect for you.Collaboration. Autonomy. Opportunity. Words our headquarters associates use when talking about working at Edward Jones. Words that describe what it's like being part of a firm where everyone is aligned toward a singular focus: serving the client. And everyone is working to make the firm better together - as they grow as individuals. If these words resonate with you, we should talk.Job OverviewPosition Schedule: Full-TimeExpenditure Management is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Sr. Financial Analyst II to support our firm's branch expense functions. Our department is responsible for enabling the timely and accurate payment and allocation of expenses in alignment with firm expense policy and established accounting principles.This role will be part of a close-knit team that works collaboratively to meet the demands of our deadline driven work. The team works in partnership with internal stakeholders, external service partners, as well as suppliers to provide effective expense solutions for the firm. We have built and maintain many trusted relationships and are known as a team capable of delivering superior results. We are an integral part of several firm-level project teams tasked with transforming the way in which our branch teams work and pay for the investments made in their business.The successful candidate will possess the analytical and collaboration skills needed to create data-driven solutions and recommendations in partnership with the areas we support.What You'll Do:
Develop and maintain a network of relationships with internal stakeholders as well as external suppliers and outsourced bill-pay partners impacting our area of responsibility
Prepare and summarize firm financial reports and analysis that facilitates the transformation of complex data into actionable insights and recommendations for decision making
Identify, monitor, and proactively improve business processes, systems, and controls related to area of responsibility
Inform and educate business areas as to the financial impact of decisions, as well as recommending a preferred solution to influence strategic decisions
Develop functional measurements to create awareness of, and accountability for results
Troubleshoot and provide analytical solutions for system issues and monthly processes
Participate in and lead cross-functional teams responsible for implementing projects in support of divisional and firm-wide business objectives
At Edward Jones, we value and respect our associates and their contributions, and we recognize individual efforts through a rewards program that promotes a long-term career, financial security and well-being. Visit our career site to learn more about our total compensation approach, which in addition to base salary, typically includes benefits, bonuses and profit sharing. The salary range for this role is based on national data and actual pay is based on skills, experience, education, and other relevant factors for a potential new associate:Hiring Minimum: $70659Hiring Maximum: $116516Skills/RequirementsWhat Experience You'll Need:
Bachelor's degree in a related field
4+ years of relevant work experience, including prior experience in an analysis function.
Demonstrated ability to work with external or internal stakeholders, including senior leadership, providing analytical guidance to directly influence business decisions
Advanced analysis skills with an ability to understand and identify opportunities to apply different analytical approaches and visualizations
Ability to analyze problems and recommend solutions for a broad spectrum of business improvement opportunities in a clear and concise manner
Ability to operate in ambiguous situations, creating process improvements that address short term needs in alignment with the department and division's vision
Identify trends and present recommendations to leadership to influence decision making
Ability to plan and organize efficiently and effectively
Exceptional written and verbal communication
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required, including demonstrated ability to utilize pivot tables, advanced charting, advanced formulas, and conditional formatting
What Could Set You Apart:
Experience with SQL, Tableau, Power BI or other data visualization tools would be considered a plus
Working knowledge of PeopleSoft Financials is also a plus
An advanced degree (MBA/MSF) is also a plus
Candidates that live within in a commutable distance from our St. Louis, MO home office location are expected to work in the office three days per week, with preference for Tuesday through Thursday.Awards & AccoladesAt Edward Jones, we are building a place where everyone feels like they belong. We're proud of our associates' contributions to the firm and the recognitions we have received.Check out our U.S. awards and accolades: Insights & Information Blog Postings about Edward JonesCheck out our Canadian awards and accolades: Insights & Information Blog Postings about Edward JonesAbout UsJoin a financial services firm where your contributions are valued. Edward Jones is a Fortune 500¹ company where people come first. With over 8 million clients and 19,000 financial advisors across the U.S. and Canada, we're proud to be privately-owned, placing the focus on our clients rather than shareholder returns.Behind everything we do is our purpose: We partner for positive impact to improve the lives of our clients and colleagues, and together, better our communities and society. We are an innovative, flexible, and inclusive organization that attracts, develops, and inspires performance excellence and a sense of belonging.People are at the center of our partnership. Edward Jones associates are seen, heard, respected, and supported. This is what we believe makes us the best place to start or build your career.View our Purpose, Inclusion and Citizenship Report.1Fortune 500, published June 2023, data as of December 2022. Compensation provided for using, not obtaining, the rating.Edward Jones does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.#LI-HO
