Corporate FP&A Business Partner

About The Role

The CRP FP&A Business Partner is a strategic finance leader responsible for delivering advanced financial analysis and serving as a trusted advisor to senior and executive leadership. This role requires direct and ongoing interaction with executive and senior management and carries high decision impact and accountability in shaping business outcomes.

This position expands beyond traditional financial analysis to include consultative partnership, enterprise-level thinking, and proactive leadership. The Business Partner is expected to independently develop insights, challenge assumptions, and provide well‑reasoned recommendations that influence strategic direction, capital allocation, and performance.

Location: Kalispell, MT. Base salary: $98,243.79 per year (calculated for Kalispell, MT). All compensation offers are analyzed individually and consider multiple factors including geographic location, years of experience, and educational background.

Responsibilities

• Lead and enhance profitability analysis at the product, customer, and/or segment level.
• Provide insights to optimize performance, resource allocation, and growth strategies.
• Monitor trends and proactively identify risks and opportunities, escalating findings with recommended actions.
• Lead complex financial modeling, forecasting, and scenario analysis to support strategic planning.
• Identify and evaluate key economic and business drivers impacting performance.
• Translate large, complex datasets into actionable insights and conclusions.
• Develop forward‑looking analysis to inform decision‑making across business lines.
• Serve as a primary finance partner to senior and executive leadership.
• Provide proactive insights and recommendations that influence strategic decisions and organizational direction.
• Lead consultative discussions with business leaders to align financial insights with business strategy.
• Present complex financial concepts, risks, and opportunities clearly to executive audiences.
• Apply independent judgment and demonstrate accountability in developing recommendations with material business impact.
• Identify opportunities to improve data quality, reporting efficiency, and analytical capabilities.
• Drive automation and development of tools to enhance FP&A effectiveness.
• Promote continuous improvement in financial processes and methodologies.
• Manage and leverage the use of the FP&A Platform.
• Design, construct and distribute key reporting according to corporate and divisional requirements.
• Develop, manage and leverage AI capabilities of CoPilot or other approved AI‑assisted tools within FP&A functions and responsibilities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across business units and corporate functions.
• Influence outcomes through strong communication, relationship‑building, and business acumen.
• Support alignment and execution of strategic initiatives across the organization.
• Lead complex, cross‑functional projects with high levels of ambiguity and impact.
• Ensure delivery of actionable recommendations and measurable results.
• Take ownership of outcomes and ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Must comply with all company policies and procedures and all applicable laws and regulations, including but not limited to the Bank Secrecy Act, the Patriot Act, and the Office of Foreign Assets Control.
• Must complete assigned training and maintain compliance with regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

Education (Required): Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field.

Experience: 3 years of progressive experience at a professional services firm specializing in audit, advisory, consulting, or similar services, OR 5 years of progressive experience in FP&A or financial analysis. Banking or financial services experience is strongly preferred.

Certifications (Preferred): CFA, CPA, CMA, or equivalent professional designation.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Advanced financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical capabilities.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and analytical/reporting tools such as Power BI and Cognos.
• Knowledge of financial institution operations and risk concepts (interest rate risk, liquidity risk, etc.).
• Ability to connect financial results to business strategy and enterprise performance.
• Strong critical thinking, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Capability to synthesize complex information into clear conclusions and recommendations.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to present complex information clearly and confidently to senior and executive leadership.
• Strong consultative skills with the ability to influence and persuade stakeholders.
• High level of ownership, accountability, and professional judgment.
• Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, fast‑paced, and high‑impact environments.
• Proven ability to build relationships and work effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Self‑motivated, adaptable, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated professionalism, discretion, and credibility.
• Reliable attendance and commitment to organizational standards.

Occasional travel is required (less than 10 days per year) and may include automobile, commercial airlines, or public transportation. Working conditions involve an indoor climate‑controlled shared workspace, occasional lifting of up to 10 pounds, and typical office tasks. Basic visual acuity for computer screen, printed materials, and handwritten materials is required.

What We Offer

We offer an extensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance for employees and eligible dependents, a health savings account option, Employee Assistance Program, health rewards program, retirement savings plan (including 401(k) and profit‑sharing), short‑term and long‑term disability benefits, education and training benefits, and discounts on banking products and services. We also provide a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plan and paid holidays.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and qualified applicants, or employees, will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, mental or physical disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Glacier Bancorp, Inc. does not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.

No recruiters or unsolicited agency referrals please.