Financial Business Partner

Zebra Technologies; Bourne End; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company is seeking a Financial Analyst to join the EMEA Business Finance Team. The role involves developing analytical models for predictive insights, improving sales processes, and providing financial analysis to various departments. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in finance or accounting and at least 5 years of experience. A hybrid work model is offered, with some travel required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in Accounting or Finance.
• Broad knowledge of accounting practices and principles.
• Confident at working to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Leverage and drive standardized reporting to improve the sales process.
• Deliver accurate and timely consumption reports and insights.
• Create analytical models utilizing historical data and market trends.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial modelling

Advanced Excel skills

ERP systems experience

Accounting principles knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Oracle

SAP

Job description

Remote Work: Hybrid

Overview: At Zebra, we are a community of innovators who come together to create new ways of working to make everyday life better. United by curiosity and care, we develop dynamic solutions that anticipate our customer’s and partner’s needs and solve their challenges.
Being a part of Zebra Nation means being seen, heard, valued, and respected. Drawing from our diverse perspectives, we collaborate to deliver on our purpose. Here you are a part of a team pushing boundaries to redefine the work of tomorrow for organizations, their employees, and those they serve.
You have opportunities to learn and lead at a forward-thinking company, defining your path to a fulfilling career while channeling your skills toward causes that you care about – locally and globally. We’ve only begun reimaging the future – for our people, our customers, and the world.
Let’s create tomorrow together.

As a member of the EMEA Business Finance Team, the Financial Analyst will be responsible for assisting in the development of analytical models with a focus on predictive insights. These models will explore areas such as revenue, margin, growth opportunities and improving forecast accuracy. This position will also be responsible for the preparation, investigation and resolution of management reports supporting multiple areas of Zebra providing analytics and variance analysis as necessary.

Maintains financial relationships with functional level management. Provides analysis and recommendations on a variety of ad hoc projects and interact with different departments.

Responsibilities:

• Leverage and drive standardized reporting to improve / drive sales process enablement, insight and execution
• Be an indispensable partner to the Sales team by turning insights into action and supporting overall business objectives
• Deliver accurate and timely consumption reports and insights
• Development / Creation of analytical models utilizing historical data / market trends for predictive analytics to evaluate / assess sales achievements to provide recommendations to improve performance
• Liaise with internal departments and effectively communicate financial analysis
• Involvement in the preparation and submission of annual budgets
• Acts as part of the team to assist with business partnership
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Minimum Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required.

• Appropriate professional qualification / certification to practice finance in country / region preferred

Minimum Work Experience (years):

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in Accounting or Finance

• Equivalency: Candidates with 3+ years of experience will be considered with 3 years of relevant Zebra experience, inclusive of participation in the FDP program

Key Skills and Competencies:

• Broad knowledge of accounting practices and principles

• Strong analytical and financial modelling skills

• Advanced Excel and database skills

• Advanced experience with ERP systems: Oracle, OBI, SAP

• High degree of accuracy

• Confident at working to deadlines

• Prior experience of working within a Finance department is essential

Position Specific Information:

• Travel Requirements: Some travel may be required – up to 10%

• Able to Telework? Yes/No: Yes – hybrid work approach

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Required: No

• Safety Sensitive Role? No

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