Senior Financial Analyst

COMPANY

Allspring Global Investments is a leading independent asset management firm that offers a broad range of investment products and solutions designed to help meet clients' goals. At Allspring, our vision is to inspire a new era of investing that pursues both financial returns and positive outcomes. With decades of trusted experience propelling us forward, we strive to build portfolios aimed at generating successful outcomes for our clients. We do this through the independence of thought that powers our investment strategies and by bringing a renewed approach to look around the corner to unlock what's possible. Allspring is a company committed to thoughtful investing, purposeful planning, and the desire to deliver outcomes that expand above and beyond financial gains. For more information, please visit About Us - Allspring Global Investments.

At Allspring, unique views inspire us. We leverage the diversity of people, ideas, and skills to help our clients pursue their financial goals. We strive to attract and retain a diverse talent pool that enables us to better serve our global client base. Intentionally fostering a diverse and inclusive culture allows us to empower innovation, productivity, and engagement. It's also essential for elevating the experience of our clients as well as the communities in which we operate. Thank you for considering Allspring as you explore the next step in your career journey.

POSITION

The Senior Financial Analyst will play a key role within the FP&A team, primarily supporting the CFO and Investments divisions within Allspring. The role will provide business analysis, forecasting/budgeting, reporting, data modeling, projects, and presentations to support the financials of the CFO, Investments, and Product divisions as well as support incentive compensation planning and processing. Strong collaboration and communication with team members, business partners, and stakeholders within Finance, Accounting, Investments and Human Resources is a critical component to success in this role. There are significant opportunities to support, develop, and implement processes and procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness for the finance team and the company.

We currently operate in a hybrid working model, whereby you will be required to work in-office 3 days a week.

Location(s): Charlotte, NC

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in preparation of monthly financial reports/variance analysis, review packages, and other ad hoc requests as liaison to the CFO, Investments and Product teams within Allspring.
• Assist with the annual budget and forecast process, model preparation and submission, and completion of presentation packages.
• Assist with calculation and tracking of account performance fees and other account fee analysis as needed.
• Prepare support for monthly accruals, journal entries and other analyses as part of the monthly accounting close
• Track project spending and assist with cost benefit analysis
• Develop and maintain strong partnerships with Finance team members and key business partners within Investments, Product and Human Resources
• Support a culture of expense discipline and continual improvement in operational efficiencies
• Present as credible, confident and capable in all interactions
• Protect operations by maintaining strict confidentiality of company financial information.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 3+ years of experience in finance and/or accounting, analytics/modeling and reporting, preferably within the Asset Management industry
• Thorough knowledge of accounting and finance principles, excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present financial analysis to management.
• Experience with Oracle EPM suite and Smart View/Essbase is strongly preferred
• Strong technical skills with MS Office suite - primarily advanced Excel (vlookup's, pivot tables) and PowerPoint
• Self-motivated, independent, flexible, adaptable in a fast paced, growth-oriented environment
• Experience with expense, cost benefit analysis on projects/initiatives
• Outstanding written, verbal, communication, and presentation skills
• Ability and willingness to "roll up your sleeves" and achieve results. Must be willing to get into the details.

Base Pay Range: $100,000 - $130,000

Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance (for example, annual discretionary bonus programs, or other annual or non-annual incentive or sales plans.)

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We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.