Finance Associate - Asset Management Group

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 Finance Associate within PNC's Finance organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA. 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 Finance Associate within PNC's Finance organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA. The Finance Associate in support of the Asset Management Group provides analytical, forecasting, and accounting support to business leaders, enabling informed decision-making through accurate financial reporting and actionable insights. This role supports both traditional banking and fee-based investment management businesses, including loans, deposits (net interest income), and fee-based products tied to assets under management (AUM). Prepares timely, accurate, and concise financial reports that enable informed decision-making by stakeholders. Produces detailed revenue, expense, and staffing forecasts, leveraging data to develop strategic insights and improve budget and forecast accuracy. Supports the annual budgeting process and ongoing monthly forecast cycles, while contributing to the development of long-term strategic plans. Develops key financial forecasts, metric-driven performance dashboards, and actionable business insights for leaders and executives. Performs ad hoc analysis and generates custom reports to address evolving business needs. Partners with cross-functional teams to support the implementation of new accounting standards and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Facilitates audit, regulatory, and investor requests by delivering accurate and timely information. Proactively identifies control issues, ensures resolution, and maintains strong internal control processes. Builds effective working relationships across departments, navigating professional interactions to drive alignment, collaboration, and shared business success. Prepare financial reports, forecasts, and performance dashboards supporting business leaders Contribute to annual budget planning, monthly forecasting, and long-term strategic initiatives Analyze AUM, fee-based revenue, market trends, and portfolio performance Support accounting functions including general ledger activities, reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and variance analysis Assist with financial close processes and ensure accuracy of financial data Generate ad hoc analysis and custom reporting to support decision-making Support audit, regulatory, and SOX compliance processes while maintaining strong controls Supports Asset Management Group across: Traditional banking (loans, deposits, net interest income) Fee-based investment management (AUM, fee revenue, brokerage, insurance) Partners with teams focused on: Budgeting, forecasting, and headcount planning Expense management Investment management and fee-based reporting Accounting – general ledger entries and reconciliations Contributes to reporting and analysis of: Assets under management (AUM) Fee forecasting Regional and product-level performance Financial systems such as Hyperion Essbase and database/reporting tools (SQL-based preferred) Advanced Excel for analysis, modeling, and reporting General Ledger and EROD knowledge Preferred Skills & Experience Strong foundation in accounting principles (general ledger, reconciliations, accruals) Experience with financial forecasting, reporting, and variance