Finance Associate

Position Overview

At PNC, our people are our greatest differentiator and competitive advantage in the markets we serve. We are united in delivering the best experience for our customers and fostering an inclusive workplace culture where every employee is respected, valued, and empowered to contribute to the company’s success.

As a Finance Associate within PNC's Retail Finance organization based in Pittsburgh, PA, you will work as part of a team in the Retail Lending group to support financial analysis and provide advice to senior management regarding the performance of PNC’s lending products.

In this role, you will prepare reports and perform financial analysis to support forecasts, budgets, and internal reporting processes. Your expertise in finance or accounting, along with your analytical skills and proficiency with technical tools, will be critical in “telling the story” of PNC’s performance. Please note, PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepares timely, transparent, and succinct financial reports to enable informed decision-making by stakeholders, including precise revenue, expense, and staffing forecasts, and develops strategic insights from data.
• Contributes to the annual budget cycle, continuous monthly forecasting, and the development of long-term strategic plans with metric-driven performance dashboards and business insights for leaders and executives.
• Performs on-demand analysis and generates custom reports to address specific business needs while collaborating on the implementation and compliance of new accounting and regulatory standards.
• Facilitates audit, regulatory, and investor requests by providing timely and accurate information, identifying and addressing control matters, and maintaining robust internal control processes.
• Navigates cross-departmental professional interactions ensuring alignment with business objectives, including a strong customer focus and diligent risk management.

Required Qualifications

• Background in finance or accounting with solid financial and variance analysis skills.
• Proficiency with technical tools such as Hyperion and Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• University/college degree (Bachelor’s) with 2+ years of relevant professional experience or an equivalent combination of education, certification, and experience.
• Experience in supporting financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred Skills: Account Analysis, Accounting Research, Decision Making, Finance Strategy, Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting and Analysis, People Management, and a Results-Oriented approach.
• Competencies: Accuracy and Attention to Detail, Budgeting, Business Analytics, Critical Thinking, Effective Communications, Institutional Finance, and Managing Expenses and Finances.

Benefits & Perks

• Comprehensive medical/prescription drug coverage with a Health Savings Account feature.
• Dental and vision options.
• Employee and spouse/child life insurance along with short and long-term disability protection.
• 401(k) with PNC match, pension, and stock purchase plans.
• Dependent care reimbursement account and back-up child/elder care arrangements.
• Reimbursements for adoption, surrogacy, and doula services, plus educational assistance programs.
• A robust wellness program with financial incentives.
• Paid time off including maternity/parental leave, up to 11 paid holidays, 8 occasional absence days, and vacation days ranging from 15 to 25 based on career level.