
Financial Analyst – Controlling
ZEISS Group
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Minneapolis • Minnesota • United States
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Salary
💰 $63,000 - $82,000 per year
Tech Stack
About the role
- Supports standard financial processes that include financial month end closing, budget development and periodic forecast updates as it relates to order intake, revenue, and operational expenses
- Responsible for ensuring that both standard and ad hoc reports are delivered accurately and on time
- Analyzes designated performance measures and reports which include, but are not limited to, financial, operational metrics and compensation plan metrics, where required, performs root cause analysis
- Process data and apply in an accurate manner to the database using technical and financial knowledge to add value
- Works closely together with all departments in Business Service and Business Supports the quarterly and annual Forecast and Budget process with coordination, preparation, and submission in corporate tools
- Define and create business reports in conjunction with internal partners and assess how to deliver and manage through development, testing, sign off, documentation, roll out and training [e.g. in PowerBI reports] using the various available data sources [e.g. SAP, Celonis, Workday, Management Reporting System, Concur, and more]
- Works continuously on process improvement activities
- Provides analysis, insights and guidance to allow business leaders to design, implement and measure profitable business strategies, enhance cost efficiencies, and improve quality
- Month-end and ongoing analysis of business performance including expense and KPI reporting vs plan and objectives
- Identifies and helps implement process and cost improvements
- Project work including development of financial reporting tools and process efficiency implementation
- Other duties as required
Requirements
- 5+ years of analytical experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
- Accounting experience in US GAAP and IFRS
- ERP system experience, preferred SAP, SAP S4Hana
- Financial & business modeling and tool building, problem solving, and analytical thinking
- Demonstrated time and project management skills; ability to multi-task, manage competing deadlines, and function effectively under pressure
- Experience with large datasets is required
- Technical aptitude with reporting tools such as SAP, PowerBI, CRM, Business objects and Access databases
- Microsoft esp PowerPoint and Excel proficiency with experience using the application for data manipulation, analysis, and charting
- Self-driven, persuasive and independent with attention to detail & follow-up
- Strong business acumen and sense of accountability/ownership
- Proven ability to build strong working relationships and influence business partners across organizations
Benefits
- Medical
- Vision
- Dental
- 401k Matching
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Vacation and sick pay
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
financial analysisbudget developmentforecastingroot cause analysisfinancial modelingdata processingKPI reportingprocess improvementproject managementanalytical thinking
Soft Skills
time managementmulti-taskingproblem solvingattention to detailpersuasivenessindependenceaccountabilityrelationship buildinginfluencecommunication
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in Finance