• Lead Finance Analyst -Commercial Card & Automation

    KeyBank (Cleveland, OH)


    Location:

    127 Public Square, Cleveland Ohio

     

    Lead Finance Analyst – Commercial Card & Automation

     

    About the Job

     

    As a Lead Finance Analyst, you will be responsible for helping to drive the financial performance of the bank’s Enterprise Payments function. This role plays a key part in shaping the financial performance and strategic direction of our Commercial Card & Automation business, providing high‑visibility insights to the Commercial Bank CFO and Head of Commercial Card & Automation.

    Essential Job Functions

    + **Financial Strategy & Forecasting:** ownership of the long-term forecasting processes using data to support forward-looking expectations

    + **Business Partnership & Leadership Support:** works closely with product and finance leadership to deliver transparent financial results and strategic alignment

    + **Reporting & Performance Analytics:** delivers consistent, accurate and insightful reporting on financial results with an emphasis on business drivers

    + **Provide regulatory & compliance support as needed**

    + **Ad** **‑** **hoc analysis & special projects as needed**

    Required Qualifications

    + Bachelor’s Degree (Finance, Accounting, Economics, Data Science, Mathematics, or related field)

    + 2+ years of experience in Finance, Payments, Product Management or related field

    + Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel and PowerPoint) required

    + Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, able to find the real drivers behind results

    + Strategic mindset with the ability to help the business plan, pivot and grow

    + Demonstrated experience partnering with senior business leaders, providing strategic guidance, and influencing decisions without direct authority

    + Excellent communication and executive‑level presentation skills, including the ability to tell a compelling “story” with financial data

    + Experience working with large complex data sets and translating data into financial models

    + Organized self-starter with a bias for action and ownership attitude

    + Strong business acumen, with the ability to understand operational drivers, market dynamics, and how business decisions impact financial outcomes

    + Ability to work in a fast‑paced, cross‑functional environment, balancing short‑term deadlines with long‑range planning

    Preferred Skills

    + Experience with SQL and Google Big Query

    + Commercial Banking experience or exposure to Payment products

    + Experience with data visualization applications (Tableau)

    + Experience with financial management software applications (Workday Financials, Adaptive Planning, Essbase)

    COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

    This position is eligible to earn a base salary in the range of $61,000.00 - $94,000.00 annually. Placement within the pay range may differ based upon various factors, including but not limited to skills, experience and geographic location. Compensation for this role also includes eligibility for incentive compensation which may include production, commission, and/or discretionary incentives.

     

    Please click here (https://www.key.com/about/careers/working-with-us/benefits.html) for a list of benefits for which this position is eligible.

     

    Key has implemented an approach to employee workspaces which prioritizes in-office presence, while providing flexible options in circumstances where roles can be performed effectively in a mobile environment.

    Job Posting Expiration Date: 02/16/2026

    KeyCorp is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to sustaining an inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, pregnancy, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

     

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