Financial Analyst- FP&A- SLC- Hybrid Schedule

Zions Bancorporation is one of the nation's premier financial services companies operating as a collection of great banks under local brands and management teams in high-growth western markets. Zions is regularly recognized by American Banker as one of the "Best Banks to Work For" and as having a top banking team in its list of "The Most Powerful Women in Banking." Our customers consistently vote us as the best bank in our local markets., We value our employees, and we are committed to search out, recognize and create fulfilling opportunities for outstanding people within our organization, rewarding them for their contributions to our success. We recognize that banking is a "local" business, and that to be successful, we must have very strong ties to the communities we serve and strong relationships with our customers.

With benefits starting on day one, 12 bank holidays, profit sharing and company-matched 401(k) contributions, Zions is dedicated to being an employer of choice in our communities. At Zions, the possibilities are endless. You bring the talent; we bring the opportunity.

Zions Bancorporation is currently seeking a Financial Analyst to join the Incentive Compensation Finance team focusing primarily on forecasts, budgets, and profitability analysis. The position is located in our downtown SLC office and offers a 3/2 hybrid work schedule.

Description

The position will be part of the Finance Compensation team and will be primarily responsible for preparing and analyzing incentive reporting, calculating and administering incentive plans, assisting with forecasting and budgeting activities, designing and implementing financial models, and assisting internal customers with understanding and interpreting their financial results.

This role is critical in strategic decision making, supporting plan sponsors in performing complex analysis of incentive payments that factor in a variety of financial metrics. The ideal candidate will have a high degree of expertise in Microsoft Excel, using advanced features, formulas, and charts, as well as experience using Business Objects, PowerBI, and SQL.

The ideal candidate will have the skills and experience necessary to:

• Develop ideas, conduct research on complex concepts and processes, and recommend viable solutions.
• Must be a self-starter and critical thinker.
• Create complex financial modeling to analyze financial impacts of adjusting incentive plans/forecast to aide management in decision making process.
• Prepare financial planning reports of key performance indicators, ad hoc analysis reports, forecasts of incentive payments.
• Continued focus on business process improvement to optimize current processes and implement new solutions that improve the efficiency of the Compensation reporting function.
• Develop resolutions to complex problems that require the frequent use of creativity, networking, and financial best practices.
• Investigate data issues, perform analyses with strong attention to detail; propose and execute solutions.
• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders throughout the company to assess and prioritize compensation related needs.
• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Effective consulting, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization, including senior and executive management.
• Coach, lead, and participate in the development and mentoring of team members.
• Perform other administrative duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, statistics, mathematics, or another related field.
• 2-4+ years of experience in financial analysis, financial modeling, financial statements, management reporting, budgeting, and forecasting or other directly related experience.
• A combination of education and experience may meet the requirements, previous experience in Financial Services a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prepare oral and written reports.
• Ability to work in a deadline-oriented environment.
• Ability to work on their own and as part of a team; works effectively with cross-functional co-workers and internal customers.
• Ability to communicate effectively to a large variety of audiences, from front-line bankers to data engineers to executives.
• Ability to identify, research, coordinate, and resolve issues with attention to detail.
• A desire and an ability to find ways to continually improve processes and drive efficiency
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) required.
• Ability to comprehend and develop complex financial models.
• Incentive Compensation experience a plus.
• Experience with SQL and Power BI a plus.
• Mid-Large size financial institution experience a plus