Hybrid Financial Analyst – Controlling

at ZEISS Group

• Job title: Financial Analyst – Controlling
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $63,000 - $82,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: ERP
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Minneapolis, United States

About the role

• Financial Analyst at ZEISS handling financial month-end closing and budget development across business functions. Delivering accurate reports and supporting strategic financial initiatives.

Responsibilities

• 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