Financial Analyst - Incentive Compensation - SLC

Zions Bancorporation•Salt Lake, UT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Zions Bancorporation is seeking a Financial Analyst to join their dynamic Corporate Finance team. Initially focused on Incentive Compensation, this role is positioned within the broader FP&A group and offers the opportunity to evolve into comprehensive financial planning and analysis. The FP&A group is central to the company's success, focused on driving business value through insightful analysis and strategic financial planning. This role works with bright minds, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth, with Executive and Board-level visibility and direct engagement across diverse business units. The Incentive Compensation team partners with business leaders to design, implement, and manage optimized and equitable incentive programs, aligning individual performance goals with overall enterprise success. The team works closely with executive leadership to define standard financial metrics, protect the organization from operational and financial risk, and serve as subject matter experts on financial instruments. This is a highly visible environment that fosters continuous progress, nurtures professional growth, and offers the opportunity to expand expertise into comprehensive financial planning and analysis.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Data Analytics, Information Systems, Statistics, Mathematics, or another related field.
2-4+ years of experience in financial analysis, financial modeling, management reporting, or incentive compensation.
Strong SQL skills (PostgreSQL preferred) for data extraction, querying, and analysis are required.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex financial modeling and large dataset manipulation, is required.
A strong foundation in accounting principles, including direct experience working with the General Ledger (GL).
Exceptional attention to detail and a highly analytical mindset.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to present complex information clearly to a variety of audiences.
A desire and an ability to continually improve processes, drive efficiency, and adapt to changing team responsibilities.
Proven ability to thrive in a dynamic environment and navigate ambiguity; a proactive problem-solver who can independently assess situations, define objectives, and execute solutions even when a standard process is not yet established.
A combination of education and experience may meet the requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Power BI or other business intelligence tools is a plus.
Previous experience in Financial Services or at a mid-to-large size financial institution is a plus.

Responsibilities

Manage, analyze, and maintain complex financial models in Excel to support the organization's incentive compensation plans.
Function as a subject matter expert on incentive metrics while simultaneously providing insight into broader business performance.
Extract and manipulate large datasets using SQL (PostgreSQL) to ensure accurate incentive payouts and support broader financial reporting.
Conduct in-depth analysis of financial data, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis against the general ledger (GL).
Investigate data issues with strong attention to detail, perform root-cause analyses, and execute solutions.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Business Units, Finance, and HR, to ensure the alignment of compensation plans and financial strategies with business objectives.
Drive business process improvements to optimize current incentive tracking processes and implement new solutions for the broader finance reporting functions.
Perform other duties as assigned.