What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Financial Analyst - Corporate Planning position at Discover Financial Services?
Discover. A brighter future.
With us, you’ll do meaningful work from Day 1. Our collaborative culture is built on three core behaviors: We Play to Win, We Get Better Every Day & We Succeed Together. And we mean it — we want you to grow and make a difference at one of the world's leading digital banking and payments companies. We value what makes you unique so that you have an opportunity to shine.
Come build your future, while being the reason millions of people find a brighter financial future with Discover.
Job Description:
What You’ll Do
Provides financial and business analysis support.
Actively manages and escalates risk and customer-impacting issues within the day-to-day role to management.
How You’ll Do It
Assist with quarterly earnings support, providing financial analysis on results.
Prepare periodic Town Hall/Officer Financial updates for the senior leadership.
Assist in actuals and forecast consolidation and analysis for senior leadership.
Develop and enhance financial models; Improve forecasting accuracy and drive business insights
Assist in development and preparation of materials for quarterly earnings and various EMC and BOD presentations
Maintain strong focus on process purpose, mastery, and continuous improvement (efficiency and risk identification/mitigation)
Develops profitability analyses and projections for marketing and customer segments.
Analyzes customer behaviors and product profitability trends to understand financial implications and influence actions.
Develops and enhances financial models. Improves forecasting accuracy and drives business insights.
Provides management with strategic advice and financial analyses for investment decisions, pricing changes, and channel and segment expansions.
Performs competitive analyses to drive strategic insights and actions.
Translates business opportunities and issues into financial analyses. Develops business cases with recommendations to management.
Qualifications You’ll Need
The Basics
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration and Management, or related
2 years of experience in Financial Services, Consulting, Investment Banking or related
Physical and Cognitive Requirements
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a qualified individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position as required by federal, state, and local laws:
Primarily remain in a stationary position.
No required movement about the work environment to complete the major responsibilities of the job.
Primarily performed indoors in an office setting.
Ability to operate office equipment such as but not limited to computer, telephone, printer, and calculator.
Ability to communicate verbally.; Ability to communicate in written form.
Bonus Points If You Have
Master degree in Finance, Business Administration and Management, or related
4 years of experience in Financial Services, Consulting, Investment Banking or related
Discover will not sponsor or transfer employment work visas for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
#LI-EB1
Application Deadline: The application window for this position is anticipated to close on Feb-19-2025. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. The posting may be available past this date, but it is not guaranteed.
Compensation: The base pay for this position generally ranges between $77,500.00 to $131,500.00. Additional incentives may be provided as part of a market competitive total compensation package. Factors, such as but not limited to, geographical location, relevant experience, education, and skill level may impact the pay for this position.
Benefits:
We also offer a range of benefits and programs based on eligibility. These benefits include:
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Time Off
401(k) Plan
Medical, Dental, Vision, & Health Savings Account
Short and Long Term Disability, Life, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurances
Recognition Program
Education Assistance
Commuter Benefits
Family Support Programs
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Learn more at mydiscoverbenefits.com .
What are you waiting for? Apply today!
All Discover employees place our customers at the very center of our work. To deliver on our promises to our customers, each of us contribute every day to a culture that values compliance and risk management.
Discover is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Discover is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other legally protected status. (Know Your Rights & Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision)
Discover complies with federal, state, and local laws applicable to qualified individuals with disabilities and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations. If you require a reasonable accommodation to search for a position, to complete an application, and/or to participate in an interview, please email HireAccommodation@discover.com . Any information you provide regarding your accommodation needs will be kept confidential and will only be used to determine and provide necessary accommodation.
At Discover, we are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace through our Fair Chance Hiring practices. Fair Chance Hiring means that we base our hiring decisions on an applicant’s qualifications rather than their criminal record. All our positions are subject to Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act. Our applicants go through a background check, and we follow all applicable local laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Hiring Ordinance ( LA County Fair Chance ).
Applicants must be 18 or older at the time of hire.
With us, you’ll do meaningful work from Day 1. Our collaborative culture is built on three core behaviors: We Play to Win, We Get Better Every Day & We Succeed Together. And we mean it — we want you to grow and make a difference at one of the world's leading digital banking and payments companies. We value what makes you unique so that you have an opportunity to shine.
Come build your future, while being the reason millions of people find a brighter financial future with Discover.
Job Description:
What You’ll Do
Provides financial and business analysis support.
Actively manages and escalates risk and customer-impacting issues within the day-to-day role to management.
How You’ll Do It
Assist with quarterly earnings support, providing financial analysis on results.
Prepare periodic Town Hall/Officer Financial updates for the senior leadership.
Assist in actuals and forecast consolidation and analysis for senior leadership.
Develop and enhance financial models; Improve forecasting accuracy and drive business insights
Assist in development and preparation of materials for quarterly earnings and various EMC and BOD presentations
Maintain strong focus on process purpose, mastery, and continuous improvement (efficiency and risk identification/mitigation)
Develops profitability analyses and projections for marketing and customer segments.
Analyzes customer behaviors and product profitability trends to understand financial implications and influence actions.
Develops and enhances financial models. Improves forecasting accuracy and drives business insights.
Provides management with strategic advice and financial analyses for investment decisions, pricing changes, and channel and segment expansions.
Performs competitive analyses to drive strategic insights and actions.
Translates business opportunities and issues into financial analyses. Develops business cases with recommendations to management.
Qualifications You’ll Need
The Basics
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration and Management, or related
2 years of experience in Financial Services, Consulting, Investment Banking or related
Physical and Cognitive Requirements
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a qualified individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position as required by federal, state, and local laws:
Primarily remain in a stationary position.
No required movement about the work environment to complete the major responsibilities of the job.
Primarily performed indoors in an office setting.
Ability to operate office equipment such as but not limited to computer, telephone, printer, and calculator.
Ability to communicate verbally.; Ability to communicate in written form.
Bonus Points If You Have
Master degree in Finance, Business Administration and Management, or related
4 years of experience in Financial Services, Consulting, Investment Banking or related
Discover will not sponsor or transfer employment work visas for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
#LI-EB1
Application Deadline: The application window for this position is anticipated to close on Feb-19-2025. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. The posting may be available past this date, but it is not guaranteed.
Compensation: The base pay for this position generally ranges between $77,500.00 to $131,500.00. Additional incentives may be provided as part of a market competitive total compensation package. Factors, such as but not limited to, geographical location, relevant experience, education, and skill level may impact the pay for this position.
Benefits:
We also offer a range of benefits and programs based on eligibility. These benefits include:
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Time Off
401(k) Plan
Medical, Dental, Vision, & Health Savings Account
Short and Long Term Disability, Life, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurances
Recognition Program
Education Assistance
Commuter Benefits
Family Support Programs
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Learn more at mydiscoverbenefits.com .
What are you waiting for? Apply today!
All Discover employees place our customers at the very center of our work. To deliver on our promises to our customers, each of us contribute every day to a culture that values compliance and risk management.
Discover is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Discover is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other legally protected status. (Know Your Rights & Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision)
Discover complies with federal, state, and local laws applicable to qualified individuals with disabilities and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations. If you require a reasonable accommodation to search for a position, to complete an application, and/or to participate in an interview, please email HireAccommodation@discover.com . Any information you provide regarding your accommodation needs will be kept confidential and will only be used to determine and provide necessary accommodation.
At Discover, we are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace through our Fair Chance Hiring practices. Fair Chance Hiring means that we base our hiring decisions on an applicant’s qualifications rather than their criminal record. All our positions are subject to Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act. Our applicants go through a background check, and we follow all applicable local laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Hiring Ordinance ( LA County Fair Chance ).
Applicants must be 18 or older at the time of hire.
