Financial Analyst | Controlling

ZEISS•Minneapolis, MN

11d•$61,000 - $82,000

About The Position

Here at ZEISS, we certainly can! As the pioneers of science, ZEISS handles the everchanging environments in a fast-paced world, meeting it with cutting edge of technologies and continuous advancements. ZEISS believes that innovation and technology are the key to a sustainable future and solutions for global change. We have a diverse range of portfolios throughout the ZEISS family in segments like, Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology, Consumer Markets and Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology. We are a global company with over 42,000 employees and have over 4,000 in the US and Canada alone! Reporting to the Head of Controlling, the Financial Analyst is responsible for the accurate and timely completion of the reporting of monthly and annual results as well as support of month end close and budget activities. Financial Analyst partners with the various functional areas to provide high quality analysis in support of the organization’s goals and objectives.

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

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.