Wintrust provides community and commercial banking, specialty finance and wealth management services through its 16 bank charters and nine non-bank businesses. Wintrust delivers the sophisticated solutions of a large bank while staying true to the relationship-focused, personalized service of our community banking roots. We serve clients in all 50 states with more than 200 branch banking locations in Illinois, southwestern Florida, northwestern Indiana, west Michigan and southern Wisconsin and commercial banking offices in Chicago, Denver, Milwaukee, Grand Rapids, Mich., and in key branch banking locations throughout Illinois. Our people are the heart of our business and we are proud to rank consistently as a top place to work. Wintrust is a $66 billion financial institution based in Rosemont, Illinois, and listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol “WTFC.”

Why join us?

• An award-winning culture! We are rated a Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune (past 11 years) and Employee Recommended award by the Globe & Mail (past 6 years)

• Competitive pay and discretionary or incentive bonus eligible

• Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life, a 401k plan with a generous company match and tuition reimbursement to name a few

• Family-friendly work hours

• With 175+ community bank locations, we offer opportunities to grow and develop in your career

• Promote from within culture

Why join this team?

• Entrepreneurial, collaborative, and supportive team culture.

• Exposure to senior leaders and opportunities to broaden financial and strategic skills.

• Hands-on involvement in meaningful projects that impact business performance.

Job Description Summary

The AVP – FP& A supports financial planning and analysis activities including forecasting, budgeting, reporting and business performance insights. This role partners closely with business leaders to provide analytics, reporting, and decision support to help achieve financial and strategic goals.

What You’ll Do

• Coordinate and manage forecast and budget processes for assigned subsidiaries and business lines.

• Deliver accurate and timely financial reporting and analysis to business leaders; identify trends, risks, and opportunities.

• Support the holding company line of business with financial analysis and serve as a liaison with other functional teams.

• Assist in developing and evaluating strategic initiatives, including financial modeling and due diligence for new investments or business opportunities.

• Provide analytical support on cross-functional projects and ad hoc initiatives.

• Utilize tools such as Workiva, Power BI, Workday and Adaptive Planning to support reporting and analysis.

• Partner with management to drive process improvements and enhance financial reporting capabilities.

Knowledge/Skills/Background/Experience

• 6–8 years of relevant financial experience, ideally in FP& A, corporate finance, or banking.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to provide actionable insights.

• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with business leaders and cross-functional partners.

• Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

• Strong organizational, prioritization and time management skills.

• Excellent judgment and professionalism with internal and external stakeholders.

• High attention to detail with consistent, high-quality deliverables.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills; experience with reporting/forecasting tools a plus.

Benefits

Medical Insurance • Dental • Vision • Life insurance • Accidental death and dismemberment • Short-term and long term Disability Insurance • Parental Leave • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Traditional and Roth 401(k) with company match • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) • Employee Stock Purchase Plan at 5% discount • Critical Illness Insurance • Accident Insurance • Transportation and Commuting Benefits • Banking Benefits • Pet Insurance

Compensation

The estimated salary range for this role is $85, 000-$110, 000, along with eligibility to earn an annual bonus. Actual salaries may vary based on several factors, such as a candidate’s qualifications, skills and experience.

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From our first day in business, Wintrust has been proud to serve a variety of unique communities and people from all walks of life. To build a company that reflects the communities we serve, we believe that fostering a unique and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed will support our ongoing success. Wintrust Financial Corporation, including community banking and financial services subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.