Financial Analyst

HB001 Hancock Whitney Bank

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Hancock Whitney Center - New Orleans, LA Until 8/22/2026 First posted March 18, 2026 Last posted March 18, 2026
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JOB FUNCTION / SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for conducting moderately complex financial analysis and modeling for the assigned division; provides consultation on financial performance and budgetary trends; recommends cost savings or enhancement practices as applicable.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Creates and utilizes modeling to analyze moderately complex financial actions and prepares recommendations for policy, procedure, control, or action.
  • Analyzes financial information to determine present and forecast future financial performance; provides interpretation of financial trends to aid in strategic decision making.
  • Performs analysis to identify division performance and budget trends recommends improvements accordingly; assists in the development and finalization of the budget, planning, and other financial requirements.
  • Compiles and prepares periodic variance reports and management reviews; conducts applicable research for variances.
  • Evaluates moderately complex profit plans, operating records, and financial statements to indicate return on investment or project status.
  • Administers division incentive plan; tracks metrics and calculates payments; conducts correlation assessments with area performance.
  • Establishes databases of pertinent information for use in analyzing future plans and forecasts.
  • Makes recommendations to management regarding cost saving or profit generating opportunities and profitability improvement strategies.
  • Coordinates with various levels of management to gather, analyze, summarize, and prepare recommendations regarding financial plans, new business planning, trended future requirements, and operating forecasts.
  • Researches and prepares economic reports on subjects such as rate of return, depreciation, working capital requirements, investment opportunities, investment performance, and impact of governmental requirements.
  • Incumbent is required to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local banking and industry related laws and regulations including but not limited to the Bank Secrecy Act.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE:

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance or Accounting; MBA preferred.
  • 5+ years of experience in financial analysis or accounting; a comparable combination of education and experience considered
  • Previous related experience within a Financial Institution highly preferred
  • Thorough knowledge of financial statements, financial analysis and business strategies.
  • Applicable working knowledge of the banking industry

ESSENTIAL MENTAL & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Ability to work under stress and meet deadlines
  • Ability to travel
  • Ability to lift/move/carry approximately 10 pounds if required to perform the essential job functions.  If the employee is unable to lift/move/carry this weight and can be accommodated without causing the department/division an “undue hardship” then the employee must be accommodated; hence omitting lifting/moving/carrying as a physical requirement.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious beliefs, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, physical or mental disability or history of disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, disabled veteran, or other protected characteristics as required by federal, state and local laws.

About this role

Summary

Conducts financial analysis, modeling, and provides strategic recommendations for banking division

Job title

Financial Analyst

Experience level

5+ years

Industry

finance

Location requirements

New Orleans, LA; remote work not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

financial analysisfinancial statementsbusiness strategiesbanking industry

Preferred skills

MBAfinancial institution experience

Specializations

financial analysismodelingbudgetingperformance analysis
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Whitney, New Orleans, LA 70114, USA

Work arrangement unknown City