Financial Analyst Advisor / Finance Business Partner

About the role

At Jack Henry, we're more than a technology company — we're a force for good in financial services, redefining how community banks and credit unions connect with the people they serve. Our mission is rooted in people‑inspired innovation, empowering financial institutions to deliver seamless, secure, and human‑centered experiences. We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Financial Analyst Advisor / Finance Business Partner to lead FP&A support of our Enterprise Technology business unit. This role is ideal for a finance leader who thrives on delivering complex financial insights and partnering closely with business leaders to drive performance and strategic decision‑making. As a key strategic advisor, you will lead in‑depth financial analyses related to operating results, capital requirements, and investment opportunities; develop and implement financial planning frameworks; interpret data to inform business strategies; and provide consultative support on financial decisions. Your work will include preparing forecasts and budgets, reviewing end‑of‑period results, evaluating capital expenditures, and presenting actionable recommendations to senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Perform highly complex financial analyses on cash flow, operating results, and business plans to determine rates of return, capital/cash flow requirements, etc.
• Develop, interpret, and implement financial concepts for financial planning and control.
• Gather, analyze, prepare, and summarize recommendations for financial plans, acquisition activity, trended future requirements, and operating forecasts.
• Perform economic research and studies in the areas of rates of return, depreciation, working capital requirements, investment opportunities, investment performance, and impact of governmental requirements.
• Evaluate and analyze capital expenditures, depreciation, proposals, investment opportunities, rate of return, profit plans, operating records, and financial statements.
• Document revenues and expected expenditures and prepare summary statements and documents.
• Act as consultant to management on financial policies, procedures, and applications.
• Prepare special studies, analyses, and recommendations for budgets, business forecasts, financial plans, governmental requirements, and statistical reports.
• May assist less experienced peers; may act as a team leader.
• May perform other job duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business Administration.
• Minimum 10 years of combined experience in any of the following financial categories: Strategic Finance, P&L Ownership, Accounting, Finance Business Partner, Finance Operations, Corporate Finance, or Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) — including annual budgeting, monthly forecasting, expense analysis, and management reporting.
• Experience with planning and forecast cycles, including defining and managing deliverables/timelines, working closely with key stakeholders, and performing zero‑based analysis.
• Experience working in a FinTech/SaaS and/or technology organization, or directly supporting a technical business unit.
• Advanced‑level experience with MS Excel (building financial models).
• Experience with project/capital planning.
• Experience presenting to senior leadership with ability to effectively plan, prioritize, and organize a diversified workload to meet aggressive deadlines.
• Strong business acumen and desire to strengthen knowledge of the business/industry.
• Ability to make recommendations to improve efficiency of processes and procedures.
• Must be able to work extended hours as business needs dictate, including late evening/overtime.
• Must be able to travel up to 5% to attend internal business meetings, training courses, and/or professional conferences.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience in the financial and/or fintech industry.
• Experience managing teams.
• Experience with any of the following: OneStream, Power Query, Power BI.

Work arrangement

This position is hybrid, requiring you to come into the office approximately once a month (2–3 times per quarter) for team meetings and collaboration, plus any finance meetings allocated by your manager. The role will be based out of one of the following Jack Henry office locations: Overland Park, KS; Monett, MO; Springfield, MO; or Allen, TX.

Benefits

Jack Henry offers comprehensive benefits designed to support your physical, mental, and financial health so you can thrive both personally and professionally. Our culture is built on the motto “Do the right thing, do whatever it takes, and have fun,” fostering an environment where inclusion, sustainability, and community impact are how we operate. We are committed to associate wellbeing and empower teams to build innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of accountholders.