AVP/VP Financial Planning & Analysis

Help Shape the Financial Future of a Community Bank

At First FarmBank, we're more than a financial institution. We're a trusted partner to farmers, ranchers, businesses, and families across the communities we serve. As a community bank with deep community roots, we are committed to helping our customers grow and succeed, whatever their needs.

We're seeking an AVP/VP, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to join our Finance & Accounting team and play a key role in driving the bank's financial strategy, performance, and long-term growth.

This is an exciting opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys looking beyond the numbers. You'll work closely with executive leadership and the Board of Directors to transform financial data into strategic insights, evaluate opportunities and risks, and help guide decisions that impact the future of the bank.

If you're a collaborative and analytical leader who thrives on solving complex business challenges, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

As the AVP/VP of FP&A, you will serve as a strategic partner to executive leadership, providing financial analysis, forecasting, and decision support across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of annual budgets, forecasts, and long-range financial plans in collaboration with executive management and the Board of Directors.
• Analyze financial performance, trends, variances, and key business drivers to support informed decision-making.
• Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and management analysis.
• Develop financial models and ad hoc analyses to evaluate strategic initiatives and business opportunities.
• Assess profitability across products, services, customer segments, and branch locations.
• Monitor and analyze liquidity and interest rate risk, supporting the Asset-Liability Management (ALM) Committee, Executive Management Team, and Board.
• Manage the bank's liquidity position in the absence of the CFO.
• Partner with the CFO and Chief Credit Officer in managing the bank's investment portfolio.
• Support credit risk modeling, including the Allowance for Credit Losses (ACL) model, in accordance with GAAP and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with regulatory reporting, audits, examinations, and compliance-related initiatives.
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of finance and accounting policies, procedures, and systems.
• Collaborate with the investor relations team on scenario modeling, executive presentations, and financial analysis.
• Assist in evaluating potential investments, mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic growth opportunities.
• Identify and implement improvements to financial processes, reporting capabilities, data quality, and operational efficiency.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking a finance leader who combines technical expertise with business acumen, strong communication skills, and a strategic mindset.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field, and 2-4 years of relevant banking experience.
• Advanced financial analysis, forecasting, modeling, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and performance management.
• Ability to interpret complex financial information and translate insights into actionable business recommendations.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to executive leaders and stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently while building strong partnerships across multiple departments.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial modeling and data analysis techniques.

 Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within community banking or financial institutions.
• Knowledge of bank profitability analysis, liquidity management, interest rate risk, regulatory reporting, and bank finance operations.
• Experience with Fiserv, Jack Henry Profitability/ProfitStars/FPA, Microsoft Access, or similar financial systems.
• Commissioned Bank Examiner designation, Graduate School of Banking education, or equivalent professional development.
• Experience supporting strategic planning, capital management, investment portfolio analysis, or merger and acquisition activities.

Don't meet every qualification? We encourage you to apply if your experience aligns closely with the role. We value diverse backgrounds, transferable skills, and a willingness to learn.

Why Join First FarmBank?

At First FarmBank, finance is more than reporting numbers. It's about helping our organization make better decisions, supporting growth, and strengthening the communities we serve.

As AVP/VP of FP&A, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Work directly with senior leadership and the Board of Directors.
• Influence strategic and financial decisions across the organization.
• Make a meaningful impact at a growing community bank.
• Collaborate with talented professionals who value teamwork, integrity, and service.
• Contribute to an organization dedicated to supporting agriculture and local communities.

If you're passionate about financial strategy, business partnership, and making a difference, we invite you to apply.

Equal Opportunity Employer

First FarmBank is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act, First FarmBank will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs. If you require accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at nmcconnell@firstfarmbank.com.