Finance Business Partner Apprentice

At Liberty, we are proud to integrate our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) throughout all functions and areas of the Bank to maximize our impact and exceed goals. We believe deepening our DE&I strategies in the workplace and communities we serve creates a much better place to work for our teammates and a safe place where our customers are connected and supported. We take pride in promoting a socially responsible and sustainable future through initiatives and investment.
SUMMARY OF THE JOB:
Reporting directly to the CFO, the Finance Business Partner Apprentice is an entry-level, registered Finance Business Partner Apprenticeship position within the CFO Group that is designed to develop foundational skill sets for a career within the group.
The AICPA’s Registered apprenticeship is approved through the U.S Department of Labor.
The CGMA Finance Leadership Program is a guided, digital learning and assessment route to help teammates grow into holistic accounting and finance professionals, valued Business Partners and earn the prestigious CGMA designation. To help broaden the skill set of the incumbent, they will rotate periodically through the various disciplines within the CFO Group (e.g., Financial Planning & Analysis, Accounting, Treasury, Enterprise Project Management Office). In each area, the incumbent will be assigned responsibilities for their development.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
In each area that they are assigned, the incumbent is expected to perform a variety of tasks related to the successful operations of the area including,

• Assist with analysis of financial results, trends, and metrics for more revenue-generating lines of business and support units.
• Assist with developing and preparing the monthly reporting package, including variance analysis vs. Budget, and tracking key metrics.
• In partnership with business leaders, assist with developing the annual operating budget for assigned business units.
• Assist with the preparation of the General Ledger and demand deposit reconciliations and reporting.
• Support the EPMO unit to ensure the bank projects remain on time and within scope, report progress, manage expectations and risk, and realize post-implementation benefits.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong interest in starting or progressing in a career in Finance or Accounting
• A business-related degree (A.S. or higher) or some college coursework and a willingness to pursue a college degree online while working.
• Strong Excel skills
• Good analytical skills
• Flexibility, eagerness to learn.
• Willingness to enroll in and complete the AICPA online Finance Leadership Program that leads to a Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) credential.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:Support:

• Financial Planning & Analysis
• Accounting
• Treasury
• Enterprise Project Management Office
• Procurement

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• General Office Equipment
• Keyboard Dexterity
• Prolonged Sitting

COMPLIANCE:
Acts affirmatively in all activities under his/her control in conformance with the Bank’s Affirmative Action, Equal Employment Opportunity, and Fair Lending Programs to achieve the Bank’s goals and objectives. The Bank shall provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons, and continue to recruit, hire, train and evaluate persons in all jobs without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or veteran status.
Liberty Bank is an Equal Opportunity employer. It is the policy of Liberty Bank to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.