Senior Operational Analyst

Zonda•Austin, TX

41d•Hybrid

About The Position

Zonda is redefining the future of housing. We are perfectly placed in the heart of the fast-growing real estate industry. We are making big bets on the future of real-estate, trailblazing a 2030 vision for the industry. Here at Zonda, you'll be able to use your passion and curiosity to drive the next generation of real estate analysts, advisors, and technologists. Zonda is looking for a passionate Senior Operational Analyst to evolve and expand our team. Zonda looks for people who can grow, think, dream, and create. When you join our team, you'll be in a unique position to make a change with every project. You'll use your full range of skills to build great experiences and learn about the real estate industry, economics, and data. You'll be supported with the necessary tools, and you'll be working with an awesome and like-minded team. Our teams are innovative, diverse, multidisciplinary, and collaborative - all working to build the future of housing. This hybrid role combines traditional FP&A responsibilities-forecasting, budgeting, and performance analysis-with hands-on leadership in building and optimizing financial systems, tools, and automation solutions that improve efficiency and decision-making across the organization. The ideal candidate is an experienced finance professional with a strong understanding of data architecture and system integration who can bridge the gap between Finance, IT, and Operations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Data Analytics, or related field (MBA or CPA preferred).
5-8 years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or financial systems management.
Experience with financial modeling, forecasting, and variance analysis in a corporate environment.
Proven experience in developing tools and reports using Power BI, SQL, Excel (advanced), and data visualization platforms.
Experience with ERP and EPM systems (e.g., NetSuite, Oracle, Adaptive Insights, Anaplan, or similar).
Strong command of relational databases, SQL queries, and data transformation.
Ability to design and maintain complex data models and integrations.
Proficiency in business intelligence tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc.) and Excel automation (Power Query, Power Pivot, VBA preferred).
Understanding of accounting principles, cash flow, and performance metrics.
Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
Strong problem-solving mindset and attention to detail.
Collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Self-starter comfortable owning projects from concept to deployment.

Responsibilities

Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning processes.
Analyze financial results and key performance indicators (KPIs), identifying trends, risks, and opportunities.
Partner with business leaders to deliver actionable insights and recommendations to support strategic decisions.
Develop financial models and scenario analyses to evaluate investments, business cases, and operational initiatives.
Prepare management reports, dashboards, and Board-level presentations summarizing performance and key metrics.
Serve as the Finance systems owner for FP&A tools, data integrations, and automation processes.
Design, build, and maintain dashboards, data models, and reports using Power BI, SQL, and other analytics tools.
Collaborate with IT and business units to ensure data accuracy, system integrity, and process standardization across platforms (ERP, CRM, BI, etc.).
Develop and document automated workflows, improving data collection, consolidation, and reporting timelines.
Evaluate and implement new tools and technologies that enhance forecasting, analytics, and reporting capabilities.
Train and support Finance team members in using systems, models, and dashboards.

Benefits

Competitive Salary
Comprehensive benefit package (Medical, Dental, Vision)
100% Company paid Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, and Short-Term Disability coverage
401k with company match
Paid vacation and general holidays
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid Volunteer Day
Live Meditation Sessions
Employee Recognition Platform
Virtual Wellness Program
100% Hybrid - and always will be!
Visionary Leadership Team