Senior Financial Analyst

Senior Financial Analyst

Location: Denver, CO (In-Office)

Job Type: Full-Time Exempt

Salary: $80,000 - $120,000/YR *Actual offer will be based on experience, location, education, and/or skills*

Applications should be submitted for consideration no later 09/19/2025

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You're a strategic thinker with a strong financial foundation and a passion for turning complex data into actionable insights. You're skilled at building models, managing financial planning processes, and delivering clear, data-driven recommendations to support senior leadership. Your ability to communicate complex financial concepts and collaborate cross-functionally sets you apart. If you're ready to contribute your expertise in a highly visible, fast-paced environment-this role is for you.

As a Senior Financial Analyst, you'll play a key role in shaping the financial direction of First Western. You'll manage forecasting and planning cycles, lead financial modeling and variance analysis, and deliver insights that support strategic decision-making across departments. This role is highly collaborative, requiring both analytical depth and clear communication as you partner with leaders to evaluate trends, identify risks and opportunities, and implement improvements to business processes. Your work will directly support the financial health and long-term planning of the organization.

• Analyze financial performance by reviewing actuals versus forecasts, investigating material variances, and providing insights and actionable recommendations.
• Develop financial models for operational results, forecasts, and business plans to support leadership decision-making.
• Coordinate and drive the Company's planning processes, compiling and modeling department inputs into forecasts and budgets, and developing tools to improve accuracy.
• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators, perform trend and industry analysis, and recommend strategic actions based on findings.
• Collaborate with finance and accounting teams on the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close process, including audit support and ensuring correct financial reflection in reporting.
• Manage the asset/liability modeling (ALM) function of the Bank, analyze results, and provide strategic input.
• Perform and lead ad hoc analysis and modeling, including special projects such as goodwill impairment and expansion due diligence.
• Identify and implement process improvements across finance and adjacent functions; introduce new reporting formats and analytical tools.
• Provide valuation support, coordinate special reporting projects, and make recommendations for optimizing reporting efficiency.
• Supervise and coach junior analysts, managing workflow, supporting development, and ensuring project execution.
• Maintain a strong understanding of applicable laws, regulations, internal policies, and procedures to ensure compliance.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or Master's in Accounting or Finance preferred.
• 5-7 years of experience in a finance role with a strong understanding of business operations and complex financial projects.
• 1-3 years of experience in financial services preferred.
• 1-3 years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including data modeling and spreadsheet development.
• Proficiency in managing and extracting insights from large datasets across systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to develop and implement solutions.
• Ability to clearly communicate complex financial concepts to a variety of audiences.
• Highly motivated self-starter with strong attention to detail and sense of urgency.
• Experience with financial planning software and advanced reporting tools preferred.
• CPA or CFA certification preferred.

• Competitive base salary:$80,000 - $120,000/YR, plus strong bonus potential.
  
  
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
  
  
• Paid parking and transportation benefits.
  
  
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits, including:
  
  
  
  
  • Health savings accounts (HSA)
    
    
  • Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
    
    
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
    
    
  
  
  
  
• Generous paid time off and bank holidays.
  
  
• Access to training and professional development programs.
  
  
• Sponsorship and support for obtaining professional certifications.
  
  
• A culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and shared success.

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At First Western Trust, we're more than just a financial institution-we're a team of forward-thinkers committed to excellence, innovation, and impact. Our culture thrives on teamwork and mutual respect, grounded in the belief that diverse perspectives fuel creativity and help us tackle challenges in fresh, effective ways.

We celebrate each other's successes, welcome new ideas, and take personal ownership in everything we do. A genuine desire to positively impact our clients, communities, and one another drives our work. We meet challenges with a growth mindset, act with urgency and accountability, and constantly strive to raise the bar for ourselves and our clients.

Leadership at First Western means setting an example and fostering a culture of trust, transparency, and respect. Whether you're just beginning your journey or bringing years of experience, you'll find a welcoming community where your contributions are valued and your potential is boundless.

We expect our people to:

• Demand and reward excellence.
• Take action and responsibility.
• Collaborate, communicate openly, and give/receive feedback with trust.
• Go above and beyond to do what's right-always.

If that sounds like you, you'll fit right in.

Learn more at myfw.com or email Talent.Management@myfw.com.

First Western Trust is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace where every team member is valued and given the opportunity to thrive. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. For accommodation requests, please contact Talent.Management@myfw.com.