Finance Manager - Benefits, Human Resources

At Associated Bank we strive to create an inclusive culture where different perspectives are valued and recognized as strengths critical to our success. If you thrive in an environment where your growth and development are encouraged and supported, then Associated Bank may be the right place for you.

Associated Bank requires you to directly represent yourself and your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.

Benefits

The Finance Manager for Benefits - Human Resources at Associated Bank is responsible for managing all financial aspects of this critical line of business. This role requires a hands-on approach to financial operations, directly supporting Line of Business Management and influencing strategic financial decisions. Success in this position will be measured by the ability to develop and deliver key management reporting, including but not limited to:

• Budgeting and forecasting
• Management reporting and performance metrics
• Strategic planning and profitability analysis
• Business opportunity decision-making support
• Identifying profit improvement initiatives to help the Line of Business achieve its financial targets
  
  

The Finance Manager will also maintain active collaboration with other support functions to provide performance insights and intelligence, ensuring informed decision-making across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct financial research and analysis to support business strategies
• Manage financial processes and tasks to ensure efficiency and accuracy
• Develop and present financial reports and recommendations in a clear, concise manner
• Lead and support financial aspects of key projects
• Supervise and lead financial analyst
• Perform ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting as needed
  
  

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in Accounting or Finance (Required)
  
  

Experience

• 5 years of experience in Finance, Accounting, or Cost Accounting (Required)
• 5 years of experience in the financial services industry, with a background in financial analysis, enterprise reporting, cost accounting, or general accounting (Preferred)
  
  

This role is ideal for a finance professional with strong analytical skills, a strategic mindset, and the ability to drive financial performance in a dynamic environment. Supervisor experience is welcomed.

In addition to core traditional benefits, we take pride in offering benefits for every stage of life.

• Retirement savings including both 401(k) and Pension plans.
• Paid time off to volunteer in your community.
• Opportunities to connect with others through our diversity-focused Colleague Resource Groups.
• Competitive salaries with professional development and advancement opportunities.
• Bonus benefits including well-being programs and incentives, parental leave, an employee stock purchase plan, military benefits and much more.
• Personal banking, loan, investment and insurance benefits.
  
  

Associated Bank serves more than 120 communities throughout Wisconsin, Illinois and Minnesota and we consider our colleagues critical to our continued success. See why our colleagues continually vote us a best place to work in the Midwest. Join our community on Facebook, LinkedIn and X. 

Compliance Statement

Associated Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We support a work environment where colleagues are respected and given the opportunity to perform to their fullest potential. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors.

Fully complies with all applicable enterprise policies and procedures. Acts in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations as outlined in training materials, including but not limited to Bank Secrecy Act. Responsible for reporting suspicious activity to Financial Intelligence. Responsible to report all customer complaints as prescribed and procedure violations to management or HR.

Responsible to report ethical concerns as needed to Associated Bank’s anonymous Ethics Hotline.

Associated Bank provides additional assistance throughout the application, interview and hiring process. Please contact leavesandaccommodations@associatedbank.com if you need an accommodation at any time during the process.

Associated Banc-Corp is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Associated Banc-Corp participates in the E-Verify Program. E-Verify Notice English or Spanish. Know Your Right to Work English or Spanish.

Associated Bank is Pay Transparency compliant.

The pay range represents anticipated base pay for this role. Actual pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, work location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role.

$75,460.00 - $129,360.00 per year