Business Aligned Finance Director

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Finance leader to lead our financial operations with a strong emphasis on expense management. The Finance leader will be responsible for overseeing budgeting, cost control, financial planning, and risk management to ensure the organization maintains fiscal discipline while supporting growth initiatives.

In this role, you will:

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Oversee budgeting and forecasting processes for shared service groups across Commercial Banking.
• Provide detailed financial statements and analysis to executive leadership.
• Collaborate with department heads to align spending with strategic goals.
• Lead expense allocation process for Commercial Banking

Investment Planning

• Lead financial analysis on multi-year investment planning, ensuring that benefits are achievable and tracked.
• Manage and track 3rd party consulting and managed resource arrangements required for investments
• Coordinate with initiative leaders on current year budgets and spend.

Expense Strategies & Oversight

• Partner with other CFO teams to develop and implement cost strategies across Commercial Banking
• Develop and implement expense optimization strategies across businesses.
• Monitor and analyze expense trends to identify savings opportunities.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Lead the finance teams, fostering a culture of accountability and efficiency.
• Advise the Commercial Banking CAO on the financial implications of business decisions.
• Partner with procurement, HR, and other functional partners to streamline cost-related processes

Required Qualifications:

• 8+ years of Finance experience or equivalent experience demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
• 4+ years of management or leadership experience

Desired Qualifications:

• Proven experience as CFO or senior finance leader with a focus on expense management.
• Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and cost accounting principles.
• Proficiency in financial software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite).
• CPA, CMA, or CFA certification preferred

Pay Range

Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to achievements, skills, experience, or work location. The range listed is just one component of the compensation package offered to candidates.

$215,000.00 - $355,000.00
Benefits

Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.

• Health benefits
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid time off
• Disability benefits
• Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance
• Parental leave
• Critical caregiving leave
• Discounts and savings
• Commuter benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Scholarships for dependent children
• Adoption reimbursement

Posting End Date:
16 Oct 2025
* Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

We Value Equal Opportunity

Wells Fargo is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit's risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.

Applicants with Disabilities

To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo .

Drug and Alcohol Policy

Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.

Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:

a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.

b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.

Client-provided location(s): Charlotte, NC

Job ID: WellsFargo-R-496140-1

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-10-10T18:08:36