Senior Financial Analyst

16 hours ago

Chicago, United States Fay Financial Full time

The Fay Group, originated in 2008, is a full-scale real estate services company that offers mortgage servicing, property renovations, business purpose lending, insurance, and more to homeowners, investors, and clients nationwide. Fay handles a wide range of mortgage loan solutions for prospective homeowners with varying credit histories and also offers to refinance for existing mortgages.

The Fay Group is made up of separate business units offering a complete range of home ownership products and services that provide customers with solutions to navigate the challenges of home ownership while helping them build toward their long-term financial goals. We consider the people behind those mortgages and work hard to give them the best chance possible to stay in their homes.

Fay Cares
The Fay-Constructive Foundation was established to fulfill the philanthropic mission of The Fay Group employees to serve the communities in which they live and work. Over 80% of employees across Fay, Constructive, and GenStone affiliate companies make voluntary contributions to the Foundation. Each quarter, their contributions are donated to organizations focused on improving education opportunities, combating poverty, and supporting military service members and first responders.

Come join us on our journey to serve our customers and be the leader in our industry We are currently looking for a Senior Financial Analyst to join our team

Reporting to the Senior Director, FP&A, the position is responsible for conducting advanced financial analysis through complex models, enabling the optimization of revenue and cost recovery. The position includes leading the development, implementation, and monitoring of the company's financial planning processes while actively contributing to the company's financial strategy. The role will partner to provide, supporting long-term financial sustainability, and enabling informed decision-making to drive the organization's success.

Additionally, the position will assess risks, conduct market analysis, and ensure strict compliance with financial regulations. The role will collaborate with stakeholders to align financial performance with the overall objectives of the business while continuously improving processes and driving efficiencies.

What you will do for Fay:

  • Contribute to the development and execution of the company's financial strategy, aligning financial goals with overall business objectives
  • Compare and analyze workout incentive fees against business production, reporting variances and findings
  • Conduct in-depth research on revenue variances by client and identify root causes for these variances
  • Prepare aged receivable reports, clearly displaying amounts due by client
  • Partner with the Accounts Receivable team to strategize and improve collections
  • Prepare and evaluate complex financial reports, providing insights and recommendations for revenue enhancement and cost recovery
  • Develop and maintain intricate financial models that provide a basis for strategic financial planning and forecasting
  • Utilize advanced financial modeling techniques to simulate various financial scenarios, enabling the company to make informed decisions about investments, resource allocation, and risk assessment
  • Collaborate on special projects as requested by leadership, which may include commercial servicing, fee logic, or support for Fay Affiliates
  • Provide recommendations for optimizing revenue and minimizing costs to support long-term financial sustainability
  • Contribute to the development and execution of projects and job responsibilities to achieve financial goals
  • Collaborate with risk management teams to ensure the company's financial well-being is protected. Identify potential financial risks and vulnerabilities and develop plans to mitigate them.
  • Conduct market research and analysis to identify emerging trends and opportunities. Provide data-driven insights to guide decision-making related to market expansion or diversification
  • Effectively communicate financial findings, forecasts, and recommendations to executive leadership and other stakeholders
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive financial initiatives and ensure alignment with company objectives
  • Continuously assess and improve financial processes and reporting methods to enhance efficiency and accuracy
  • Automate routine financial tasks to reduce manual efforts and minimize errors
  • Stay up to date with financial regulations and industry standards and ensure that the company's financial practices are compliant with all applicable laws and regulations
  • Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to address any financial compliance issues
  • Define key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics for tracking financial performance and progress toward financial goals
  • Prepare and present regular performance reports for executive leadership review
  • Develop domain knowledge of Fay's business to include an understanding of organizational objectives
  • Maintain broad influence through ongoing development of relationships across the organization.
  • Ensure compliance with Fay's policies, processes, and practices. Attend and successfully complete all department and company-required training
  • Role model Fay's Values, Operating Principles, ethical standards, professionalism, and code of conduct
What you will bring to Fay:
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (Master's degree or relevant certification, such as CFA, is preferred)
  • 5+ years' demonstrated experience with financial analysis
  • 2+ years' experience in mortgage, servicing, or similar industry
  • Knowledge of state-specific requirements
  • Experience in Planful or similar FP&A Reporting software preferred
  • Strong skills in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Collaborative work style; high team-orientation
  • Open to change; agile; high learning agility
  • Strong analytical skills coupled with sound judgement
  • Strong problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to analyze and interpret data to identify opportunities and propose solutions
  • Strong project management skills
  • Strong attention to detail; strong compliance orientation; high quality of work product
  • Ability to prioritize; effective time management
  • Self-directed; ability to proactively ask questions and surface issues/ concerns
  • Professional maturity, integrity, ability to maintain confidential data and information
  • Strong business acumen; strong fiscal and technical aptitude
  • Strong skills in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Equity and Inclusion are embedded into our way of working at Fay. We believe that the best ideas come from having a team that is diverse in backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We strive to ensure each of our employees feels valued, respected and included and is presented with equal opportunities to be successful here at Fay. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. The Fay Group and affiliated companies participate in E-Verify. For more information go to www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

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