Analyst II, Financial
Analyst II, Financial
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Job Description
How many companies can say theyve been in business for over 177 years
Here at ZEISS we certainly can! As the pioneers of science ZEISS handles the everchanging environments in a fast-paced world meeting it with cutting edge of technologies and continuous advancements. ZEISS believes that innovation and technology are the key to a sustainable future and solutions for global change. We have a diverse range of portfolios throughout the ZEISS family in segments like Industrial Quality & Research Medical Technology Consumer Markets and Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology. We are a global company with over 42000 employees and have over 4000 in the US and Canada alone! Make a difference come join the team!
Whats the role
The Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Group is at the forefront of the Carl Zeiss Vision (CZV) North Americas commercial operation. As an Analyst the individual is not only responsible for providing in-depth financial analysis for the US House but also responsible to improve the process for budgeting and forecasting. This position will partner with business areas across the company to develop and analyze forecasts/actual results and will contribute immediately to CZV North America in significant ways.
Initiatives within FP&A are cross-functional by nature and require interacting and working with a wide range of CZV functional groups including Sales Marketing Supply Chain Management (SCM) Accounting HR and the Corporate group.
Sound Interesting Heres what youll do:
Creates and analyze Financial data (i.e. budgets variance analysis income statements).
Provide recommendations to reduce costs and improve financial performance.
Update management team with current month results to identify any forecast gaps.
Develop financial models and tools to improve forecasting process.
Drive process and policy development initiatives.
Prepare monthly P&L and variances between forecast and actual.
Investigate any material variance issues
Control the US House Operating expenses ensure money is efficiently and effectively spent and costs remain aligned with budget and forecast
Prepare monthly OPEX report summarizing analysis for US House
Play a major role in monthly close process including review of general ledger and account fluctuations
Support corporate & financial analysis.
Assist with restructuring of freight expense to simplify coding billing and allocation of costs to correct business segment.
Performs ad-hoc projects for the department.
Do you qualify
Minimum of 3 years of experience in financial reporting and analysis
Proficiency in excel and financial software applications (Essbase preferred)
Bachelors degree in finance or accounting
Experience with financial budgeting forecasting and analysis
Strong quantitative abilities with ability to identify and analyze key business metrics and deliver clear and actionable management reports
Strong project management analytical and problem solving skills
Excellent verbal and written presentation skills including ability to communicate analyses and recommendations to senior management
Able to handle multiple assignments and manage competing priorities with tight deadlines
Self-motivated team player with experience working in a fast-paced team environment
Ability to work independently in a dynamic high pressure environment
Self-starter with a high degree of initiative sense of urgency and demonstrated leadership abilities
Proficient in the MS Office suite i.e. Power BI Excel PowerPoint Word and Outlook
We have world class benefits to support you as an employee at ZEISS:
Medical
Vision
Dental
401k Matching
Employee Assistance Programs
Vacation and sick payfrom your first day
ZEISS is an EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled Veteran Employer
Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:
Christina ChoingZeiss provides Equal Employment Opportunity without unlawful regard to an Applicants race color religion creed sex gender marital status age national origin or ancestry physical or mental disability medical condition military or veteran status citizen status sexual orientation pregnancy (includes childbirth breastfeeding or related medical condition) genetic predisposition carrier status gender expression or identity including transgender identity or any other class or characteristic protected by federal state or local law of the employee (or the people with whom the employee associates including relatives and friends).
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
