ZEISS Group · 16 hours ago
Financial Analyst | Controlling
Osseo, MN
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$61K/yr - $76K/yr
5+ years expZEISS Group is a pioneer in science with over 177 years of experience, focusing on innovation and technology for a sustainable future. The Financial Analyst role involves supporting financial processes, providing analysis and insights to business leaders, and ensuring timely reporting and budget activities.
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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
Qualification
Required
5+ years of analytical experience
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required
Accounting experience in US Gaap and IFRS
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
Preferred
ERP system experience, preferred SAP, SAP S4Hana
Benefits
Medical
Vision
Dental
401k Matching
Employee Assistance Programs
Vacation and sick pay
Company
ZEISS Group
Zeiss is a manufacturer of optical systems, industrial measurements, and medical devices.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jörg Marzel
Global CISO
Norbert Gergely
Head of Data Architecture and Lifecycle
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