Sr Business Planning & Support Consultant (Raleigh, NC)

This is a hybrid role with the expectation that time working will regularly take place inside and outside of a company office in Raleigh, NC.

This position is responsible for the support and ongoing improvement of Technology's business plans. This position sits in the Technology Business Office, with a dotted line to the Technology Strategy & Governance and the Enterprise Architecture senior leaders.

This role conducts analysis, evaluates current practices, and offers guidance to business units to maximize results. Provides recommendations regarding best practices and methodologies. Works directly with leadership, team leaders, internal business partners and stakeholders to implement business processes and initiatives that will enable the business unit to increase and enhance production, while satisfying financial, regulatory, and compliance reporting requirements. Leads special projects, mentors associate team, oversees workforce and financial management, and handles the most complex issues in support of daily workflow.

• Business Strategy - Supports current plans, processes, and requirements that identify factors negatively affecting the business unit. Aids in the development of strategies and solutions to address identified issues, coordinating business efforts to achieve success. Provides support in creating internal communications.
• Team Leadership - Leads special projects, serving as a resource to wider business unit or organization. Utilizes expertise to provide guidance, feedback, and direction on complex matters. Assists in the communication of performance results and expected behaviors.
• Reporting - Produces reports based on analysis, industry trends, and process capabilities. Identifies patterns, problems, and areas of improvement, and tracks effectiveness of implemented enhancements. Creates specifications, project plans, and other documentation in support of business initiatives. May review or verify reports of team.
• Data Analysis - Sources, compiles, and interprets data. Performs complex data analysis, effectively communicating and directing analysis output.

Bachelor's Degree and 8 years of experience in Business Strategy, Project Planning, and Financial Services industry OR High School Diploma or GED and 12 years of experience in Business Strategy, Project Planning, and Financial Services industry

Preferred Skills:

- Proven technical and business acumen

- Experience working in workforce strategy and workforce financials

- Lean Six Sigma experience or certification

- Financial or accounting experience

Benefits are an integral part of total rewards and First Citizens Bank is committed to providing a competitive, thoughtfully designed and quality benefits program to meet the needs of our associates. More information can be found at https://jobs.firstcitizens.com/benefits.