Finance Manager – Business Support

Bank of America

. Serve as a finance partner to specified Lines of Business and direct day-to-day finance activities .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $118,000 - $168,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in financial analysis, forecasting, and budgeting, with a strong focus on strategic planning and financial reporting. Proven ability to influence executive-level partners and manage finance division relationships effectively.

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Financial AnalysisForecastingBudgetingFinancial ReportingBusiness Process Analysis

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Hard Skills

Financial ManagementData VisualizationFinancial ForecastingFinancial ModelingProfitability AnalysisExpense EfficiencyPricing AnalysisOperational ImprovementProject ManagementBusiness Case Analysis

Soft Skills

Influencing Executive-Level PartnersRelationship Management

Tools & Technologies

Co-Pilot (AI)

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in AccountingBachelor's Degree in Finance

Industry Keywords

Financial IntegritySound ControlsRegulatory SupportWorkforce PlanningCapital Planning

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a finance partner to specified Lines of Business and direct day-to-day finance activities
Lead strategic annual planning and implementation
Perform forecasting, profitability analysis, expense efficiency, pricing, and financial reporting
Oversee value creation ideas and new investment business cases
Support management decision-making and influence financial analysts
Oversee financial analysis and reporting on revenue growth, cost management, profitability, cash flow generation, and operational improvement
Review financial performance, synthesize trends, assess business risks, and report financial results and key metrics
Manage forecasting and budgeting against plans, prior periods, and forecasts
Delegate and oversee financial management reports, presentations, and ad hoc analyses
Implement projects, strategic initiatives, automated reporting processes, and process improvements
Build and manage Finance division partner relationships
Implement policies and procedures supporting financial integrity, sound controls, and effective procedures
Support workforce planning, forecasting, regulatory support, quarterly MLWM Baseline Forecasting, Merrill trainee population forecasting, Enterprise Stress Testing, capital planning, and long-term workforce management

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years Finance experience
Prior experience working with and influencing executive-level partners
Experience using Co-Pilot (AI) (desired)
Prior experience developing forecasts/budgets (desired)
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting / Finance (desired)
Skills in business process analysis, data quality management, financial analysis, financial management, data visualization, business case analysis, financial forecasting and modeling, project management, and reporting
1st shift availability
Ability to work 40 hours per week

Benefits

Comp & perks

Affordable, competitive, and flexible benefits
Support for physical, emotional, and financial wellness
Opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact
Coaching, mentoring, and performance support through the Merrill Advisor Development Program
Paid time off
Resources and support to make an impact and contribute to sustainable business and community growth
Annual discretionary incentive plan eligibility