ZEISS Group

Financial Analyst – Controlling

ZEISS Group

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: MinneapolisMinnesotaUnited States

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Salary

💰 $63,000 - $82,000 per year

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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

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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