Business Experience & Plan Specialist Sr - IT Financial Analyst

Position Overview

At PNC, our people are our greatest differentiator and competitive advantage in the markets we serve. We are all united in delivering the best experience for our customers. We work together each day to foster an inclusive workplace culture where all of our employees feel respected, valued and have an opportunity to contribute to the company’s success. As a Business Experience & Plan Specialist Sr - IT Financial Analyst within PNC's Technology organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA.

The Business Experience & Plan Specialist Sr - IT Financial Analyst will be supporting the Enterprise Information Security (EIS) portfolio, responsible for operational budget management, headcount alignment, financial transparency, and funding governance across security initiatives. This role will partner closely with Technology, Accounting, and Finance teams to ensure accurate forecasting, reporting, and executive level visibility into spend and resource allocation.

PNC is an in-office company that fosters a supportive culture where employees can thrive and achieve balance. We encourage candidates to connect with their recruiter and hiring manager to understand workplace expectations and ensure the role aligns with their goals.

 

PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.

Job Description

Core Responsibilities

• Manage the EIS operational budget, including tracking, forecasting, and year‑over‑year financial planning
• Partner with Accounting and Technology teams to ensure accurate headcount alignment, labor capitalization, and cost allocation
• Develop, maintain, and enhance financial and security dashboards to support monthly accounting close and reconciliation processes
• Ensure all EIS projects are properly funded, monitored, and aligned to approved financial plans
• Coordinate with IT and Finance stakeholders to support investment approvals, including financial presentations, business cases, and governance documentation
• Track and manage headcount, labor dollars, and non‑labor spend, including changes in project scope and funding adjustments
• Provide ongoing forecasting and variance analysis, highlighting risks, trends, and optimization opportunities
• Support continuous improvement of financial processes using tools such as Power BI, Excel, SharePoint, and Copilot

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Strong IT financial management experience, including budgeting, forecasting, and reconciliation
• Accounting or finance background (highly preferred), with solid understanding of operational and project‑based financials
• Advanced Excel skills, including accounting functions, formulas, and data analysis
• Experience building and maintaining Power BI dashboards for financial and operational reporting
• Proven ability to manage headcount and labor cost modeling in a technology environment
• Experience partnering with IT, Finance, and Accounting teams in a regulated or enterprise environment
• Proficiency with SharePoint and modern productivity tools (e.g., Copilot)
• Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and ability to present financial information to non‑financial stakeholders

PNC Employees take pride in our reputation and to continue building upon that we expect our employees to be:

• Customer Focused - Knowledgeable of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions and able to leverage that information in creating customized customer solutions.
• Managing Risk - Assessing and effectively managing all of the risks associated with their business objectives and activities to ensure they adhere to and support PNC's Enterprise Risk Management Framework.

Qualifications

Successful candidates must demonstrate appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities for a role. Listed below are skills, competencies, work experience, education, and required certifications/licensures needed to be successful in this position.

Preferred Skills

Accounting, Business Development, Business Intelligence (BI), Competitive Advantages, Competitive Strategies, Data Integration, Data Mining, Forecasting, Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power Business Intelligence (BI), Microsoft SharePoint, Strategic Planning

Competencies

Accuracy and Attention to Detail, Analytical Thinking, Business Process Design, Data Gathering and Analysis, Effective Communications, Influencing, Planning: Tactical, Strategic, Problem Solving, Strategic Thinking

Work Experience

Roles at this level typically require a university / college degree, with 3+ years of relevant / direct industry experience. Certifications are often desired. In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job specific certification(s), and experience (including military service) may be considered.

Education

Bachelors

Certifications

No Required Certification(s)

Licenses

No Required License(s)

Benefits

PNC offers a comprehensive range of benefits to help meet your needs now and in the future. Depending on your eligibility, options for full-time employees include: medical/prescription drug coverage (with a Health Savings Account feature), dental and vision options; employee and spouse/child life insurance; short and long-term disability protection; 401(k) with PNC match, pension and stock purchase plans; dependent care reimbursement account; back-up child/elder care; adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursement; educational assistance, including select programs fully paid; a robust wellness program with financial incentives.

In addition, PNC generally provides the following paid time off, depending on your eligibility: maternity and/or parental leave; up to 11 paid holidays each year; 9 occasional absence days each year, unless otherwise required by law; between 15 to 25 vacation days each year, depending on career level; and years of service.

To learn more about these and other programs, including benefits for full time and part-time employees, visit pncthrive.com.

Disability Accommodations Statement

If an accommodation is required to participate in the application process, please contact us via email at AccommodationRequest@pnc.com. Please include “accommodation request” in the subject line title and be sure to include your name, the job ID, and your preferred method of contact in the body of the email. Emails not related to accommodation requests will not receive responses.  Applicants may also call 877-968-7762 and say "Workday" for accommodation assistance. All information provided will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

At PNC we foster an inclusive and accessible workplace.  We provide reasonable accommodations to employment applicants and qualified individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to perform the essential functions of their positions.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

PNC provides equal employment opportunity to qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other categories protected by law.

This position is subject to the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA) and, for any registered role, the Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008 (SAFE Act) and/or the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), which prohibit the hiring of individuals with certain criminal history.

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