FP&A Analyst

At U.S. Bank, we’re on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions, enabling the communities we support to grow and succeed in the right ways, all more confidently and more often—that’s what we call the courage to thrive.   We believe it takes all of us to bring our shared ambition to life, and each person is unique in their potential. A career with U.S. Bank gives you a wide, ever-growing range of opportunities to discover what makes you thrive. Try new things, learn new skills and discover what you excel at—all from Day One.   As a wholly owned subsidiary of U.S. Bank, Elavon is committed to building the platforms and ecosystems that help over 1.5 million customers around the world to achieve their financial goals—no matter what they need. From transaction processing to customer service, to driving innovation and launching new products, we’re building a range of tailored payment solutions powered by the latest technology. As part of our team, you can explore what motivates and energizes your career goals: partnering with our customers, our communities, and each other.   We actively uphold transparent and fair hiring practices that support individual opportunity, inclusive culture, and career mobility across all levels of our organisation. We offer meaningful opportunities for growth, a culture of inclusion, and a strong commitment to transparency and integrity in everything we do. Job Description Role Overview The FP&A Analyst will play a key role in supporting the financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis activities for the Global Fund Services (GFS) business in Europe. This is a highly visible role that partners directly with business leaders, finance colleagues, and global functions to provide insightful financial analysis that drives decision‑making. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical capability, excellent Excel skills, and a background in financial services—ideally in the funds industry. Key Responsibilities Financial Forecasting & Planning • Support delivery of monthly business line forecasts and provide meaningful insights, highlighting risks and opportunities. • Contribute to quarterly rolling forecasts and the annual planning cycle. • Assist in preparation of financial plans and models that support the GFS leadership team. • Lead or support integrated planning processes across the business (monthly, quarterly, annual). • Financial Close & Reporting • Support the monthly financial close process to ensure accurate, timely results. • Prepare variance analysis against budget, forecast, and prior periods with commentary. • Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual management reporting packs for Finance Leadership. Business Partnering • Act as a finance partner to GFS business leads, helping interpret financial performance and operational drivers. • Support stakeholders with ad‑hoc analyses, business case development, and scenario modelling. • Work closely with cross‑functional teams to improve data quality, reporting, and planning processes. Analysis & Strategic Support • Analyse financial performance trends and synthesize insights to inform strategy. • Distil large datasets into clear, actionable insights for senior stakeholders. • Provide analytical support for operational initiatives or transformation projects in GFS. Process Improvement • Identify opportunities to streamline reporting, automate workflows, and enhance forecast accuracy. • Assist with documentation, control improvements, and standardization of FP&A processes. Required Qualifications & Experience • 3–5 years of FP&A experience, ideally within a financial services or funds industry environment. • Strong understanding of financial an