Finance Analyst

Join us today as the Finance Analyst! First Business Bank is a Top Workplaces USA company, learn more here .

At the heart of First Business Bank, we believe success comes down to putting people first. Our people are our priority - they embody ambition, experience, and client focus. The result is extremely engaged employees who provide unmatched client satisfaction. With comprehensive total rewards to support our team members, a commitment to valuing each other's differences, and a focus on improving our communities, we are confident you'll find the experience is your advantage. We're delighted you're considering joining us!

Location: Requiring 1 day per week at the Brookfield, WI location.

Overview: We're looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Finance Analyst to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for an entry-level candidate interested in building a career in commercial lending, credit analysis, or financial services. In this role, you'll gain hands-on experience evaluating equipment finance transactions, working alongside experienced credit and sales professionals, and learning how deals move from application to funding. You'll play a key role in a fast-paced, high-volume environment where accuracy, teamwork, and problem-solving are essential.

Essential responsibilities of this role include: Learn & Support Credit Decisioning

• Review credit applications, financial data, and credit reports to help assess risk
• Assist in evaluating transactions using established credit guidelines and scoring tools
• Identify any missing information or exceptions and escalate appropriately
• Help prepare clear, concise summaries to support credit decisions Process Equipment Finance Applications
• Enter and manage applications in internal systems with a focus on accuracy and completeness
• Support a high volume of transactions, primarily for financing under $100K
• Follow structured workflows to ensure timely and consistent processing Work Cross-Functionally
• Partner with sales teams and vendors to gather information and move deals forward
• Help communicate credit decisions, required documentation, and next steps
• Assist in resolving outstanding items (stipulations) so transactions can close efficiently Build Efficiency & Strong Work Habits
• Meet performance goals related to turnaround time, quality, and productivity
• Learn and apply standardized processes across a high-volume workflow
• Identify ways to improve efficiency and contribute ideas to streamline processes Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Interest in credit, underwriting, or commercial lending
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Clear communication and willingness to collaborate across teams
• Comfortable working with systems, data, and structured processes