Financial Analyst – Strategic Finance FP&A - Salt Lake City

Zions Bancorporation•Salt Lake, UT

14d•Onsite

About The Position

Zions Bancorporation is seeking a Financial Analyst to join its Corporate Finance division. This division is experiencing rapid growth and is focused on creating a relevant program for long-term organizational success. The team collaborates with bright minds, fosters continuous learning and growth, has executive and board-level visibility, and engages directly with diverse executives. Their efforts translate into highly visible, enterprise-wide initiatives focused on creating business value. The role involves working on a team that drives company strategic objectives, aligns individual goals, works closely with business and executive leadership, nurtures talent, fosters efficiency and excellence, and serves as financial metrics experts for various financial instruments. The work impacts employees across the organization, drives enterprise performance, and directly impacts Zions Bancorporation's success.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field.
4–6+ years of experience in financial analysis, financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, analytics, or incentive compensation.
Experience in financial services or mid-to-large financial institutions preferred.
Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to develop financial models and produce accurate, well-structured reporting.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to tailor messages to diverse audiences—from front-line bankers to executives.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in deadline-driven environments.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
Strong initiative and drive for continuous improvement.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required; strong PowerPoint and Word capabilities.

Nice To Haves

Experience with SQL, Power BI, Business Objects, or Python highly preferred.
Experience with Hyperion Essbase, SmartView, Financial Reporting Studio, or similar planning/reporting tools is a plus.
Familiarity with data visualization and business intelligence tools desirable.

Responsibilities

Create, interpret, and analyze financial statements, models, and other financial data to support decision making.
Conduct analysis in areas such as department performance, profitability and product/loan performance, cost analysis, pricing and valuation, budgeting and forecasting, financial modeling and scenario analysis, and KPI reporting and ad-hoc analytics.
Evaluate business transactions, planning cycle activities, and financial outcomes with clear, concise analysis.
Serve as a subject-matter expert on financial metrics that drive incentive compensation plans.
Analyze incentive plan performance, model payout impacts, ensure compliance with policies, and provide insights to leadership.
Partner with business units to support the design, implementation, and administration of incentive programs for large employee populations.
Work closely with leaders across finance, business lines, business intelligence, and affiliates.
Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership with clarity and confidence.
Build strong cross-functional relationships to ensure alignment between financial strategies and business objectives.
Drive business process improvements to enhance reporting accuracy, efficiency, and automation.
Identify data issues, perform root-cause analysis, and implement solutions.