Financial Analyst - FP&A - SLC

Zions Bancorporation; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution is seeking a Financial Analyst to join its Business Line Financial Planning and Analysis team. The role involves profitability analysis, financial reporting, and budgeting across various business lines, requiring a strong analytical foundation with experience in financial modeling and reporting tools. This position offers an excellent opportunity for professional growth within a supportive environment emphasizing efficiency and innovation in decision-making.

Benefits

12 bank holidays

Profit sharing

Company-matched 401(k) contributions

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in financial analysis, financial modeling, budgeting.
• Ability to prepare complex financial reports and models.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform profitability analysis and financial reporting for business lines.
• Develop financial planning reports and assist management in decision-making.
• Interact with senior finance management and business line leadership.

Skills

Financial modeling

Forecasting

Budgeting

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, statistics, mathematics

Tools

SQL

SAS

R

Python

Power BI

Hyperion Essbase

Job description

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 magazine 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.

We are currently seeking a Financial Analyst as part of our Business Line Financial Planning and Analysis department. Business Line FP&A is integrated within the larger Financial Planning and Analysis division at Zions Bancorporation.

The FP&A division is focused on developing talent that will enable our organization’s long-term success by improving balance sheet returns, growing fee income, controlling expenses, and gaining efficiencies through process improvement and automation. What’s great about our department is that we work with the brightest minds in the organization who foster a culture of continuous learning and growth, have Executive and Board level visibility and support for our work and direct engagement with a diverse range of executives, and our efforts translate directly into highly visible, enterprise-wide initiatives. We are focused on creating business value and are seeking like-minded professionals to join our team!

The Financial Analyst will join our Business Line FP&A team responsible for profitability analysis, financial reporting, budgeting, etc. for the Bank’s various business lines and lending units. Our team assists business leaders to understand the profitability of the various products and loans offered by the Bank. If you want to work on a team that drives company strategic objectives; works closely with business leadership; answers challenging questions with data; constantly nurtures talent and personal and professional growth; fosters an atmosphere of efficiency, continuous progress, and excellence; and serves as experts on the financial performance of the groups we support, then you will be in excellent company.

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

• Create and analyze financial statements and other financial documents or data to aide management in decision making process.
• Complete analysis in one or more of the following areas: cost analysis, profitability, pricing, valuation, budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, or reconciliation utilizing related analytical practices, principles, applications, and methods .
• Develop resolutions to complex problems that require the frequent use of creativity, networking, and financial best practices.
• Prepare financial planning reports of key performance indicators, ad hoc analysis reports, economic valuations, and cost benefit information.
• Interact with senior finance management and business line leadership across the organization.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, statistics, mathematics, or another business-related field.
• 8+ years of experience in accounting, financial analysis, financial modeling, budgeting, analytics, or 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 heavily deadline-oriented environment; must be organized, detail-oriented, and able to multi-task.
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team; works effectively with co-workers and internal customers.
• Ability to communicate effectively to a large variety of audiences.
• Ability to identify, research, coordinate, and resolve issues.
• Ability to comprehend and develop complex financial models.
• Experience with SQL, SAS, R, or Python required.
• Experience with Power BI and Business Objects a plus.
• Experience with Hyperion Essbase or similar planning/reporting tool a plus.

Located in the heart of downtown Salt Lake City, the Zions Bank Building serves as the headquarters of both Zions Bancorporation and Zions Bank. The building sits adjacent to City Creek Center, a world-class shopping and dining destination with more than 100 stores and restaurants. The Zions Bank Building stands tall among Salt Lake City’s central business district, providing hundreds of team members with an exceptional work environment and features such as:

• Easy access to the City Creek UTA TRAX station, as well as various electric vehicle charging stations in most City Creek area garages;
• An employee-only fitness center and bike storage;
• An employee lounge, kitchen, micro market, game tables, couches and TVs;
• Private mothers’ rooms and lockers; and
• Access to downtown shopping, dining, arts and entertainment.

This position will be open until filled.

All candidates, including those with criminal histories will be considered for employment. However, a background check adjudicated consistently with the FDIC Section 19 regulation will be completed on any candidate who accepts a conditional job offer from the Company. Because the Company is a financial institution, the FDIC guidelines apply to all positions within the company and as such any and all job duties have a direct relationship to a candidate’s criminal history and that criminal history would need to align with the FDIC Section 19 regulations.

Zions Bancorporation, National Association prohibits illegal discrimination and reaffirms its policy of providing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), by extending equal employment and advancement opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, age (40 and over), sex, pregnancy, gender, disability, national origin, ethnic background, citizenship, protected veteran status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

It is the Company’s policy not to discriminate because of a person’s relationship or association with a protected veteran. This includes spouses and other family members. Also, Zions will safeguard the fair and equitable treatment of protected veteran spouses and family members with regard to all employment actions and prohibit harassment of applicants and employees because of their relationship or association with a protected veteran.

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