Zions Bancorporation

Financial Analyst - Strategic Finance FP&A - Salt Lake City

Zions Bancorporation$70K — $95K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, or Statistics required.
  • 4-6+ years of relevant experience in financial analysis or related fields.
  • Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication tailored for diverse audiences, including executives.
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented, thriving under deadlines.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with SQL or Power BI preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Create and analyze financial models and statements to aid decision-making.
  • Evaluate performance metrics across departments and product lines for insights.
  • Serve as an expert on metrics influencing incentive compensation plans.
  • Collaborate with leadership on program design for employee incentive structures.
  • Present analytical findings confidently to senior leadership and stakeholders.
  • Drive improvements for efficiency and accuracy in financial reporting.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance starting on day one.
  • Life and Disability Insurance; Paid Parental Leave; Adoption Assistance.
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
  • Paid Time Off, 12 holidays, and paid training.
  • 401(k) with company match and profit sharing.
  • Tuition reimbursement and opportunities for professional development.
  • Mental health benefits including therapy and coaching sessions.
Full Job Description
We are currently seeking a Financial Analyst as part of our Corporate Finance division. Corporate Finance is undergoing rapid growth, and we are focused on creating a relevant program that will enable our organization's long-term success. 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!

If you want to work on a team that truly drives company strategic objectives through alignment of individual goals; works closely with business and executive leadership; constantly nurtures talent and personal and professional growth; fosters an atmosphere of efficiency, continuous progress, and excellence; and serves as experts on a financial metrics for a wide array of financial instruments, then you will be in excellent company. The work you do has an impact for employees across the organization and drives enterprise performance - we directly impact Zions Bancorporation's success.

Key Responsibilities

The Financial Analyst will perform any number of the following:

Financial & Strategic Analysis

  • Create, interpret, and analyze financial statements, models, and other financial data to support decision making.
  • Conduct analysis in areas such as:
    • Department performance
    • Profitability and product/loan performance
    • Cost analysis
    • Pricing and valuation
    • Budgeting and forecasting
    • Financial modeling and scenario analysis
    • KPI reporting and ad-hoc analytics
  • Evaluate business transactions, planning cycle activities, and financial outcomes with clear, concise analysis.


Incentive Compensation Analytics

  • Serve as a subject-matter expert on financial metrics that drive incentive compensation plans.
  • Analyze plan performance, model payout impacts, ensure compliance with policies, and provide insights to leadership.
  • Partner with business units to support design, implementation, and administration of incentive programs for large employee populations.


Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

  • Work closely with leaders across finance, business lines, business intelligence, and affiliates.
  • Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership with clarity and confidence.
  • Build strong cross-functional relationships to ensure alignment between financial strategies and business objectives.


Process Improvement & Innovation

  • Drive business process improvements to enhance reporting accuracy, efficiency, and automation.
  • Identify data issues, perform root-cause analysis, and implement solutions.


Qualifications

Education & Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field.
  • 4-6+ years of experience in financial analysis, financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, analytics, or incentive compensation.
  • Experience in financial services or mid-to-large financial institutions preferred.


Skills & Competencies

  • Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to develop financial models and produce accurate, well-structured reporting.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to tailor messages to diverse audiences-from front-line bankers to executives.
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in deadline-driven environments.
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
  • Strong initiative and drive for continuous improvement.


Technical Proficiency

  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required; strong PowerPoint and Word capabilities.
  • Experience with SQL, Power BI, Business Objects, or Python highly preferred.
  • Experience with Hyperion Essbase, SmartView, Financial Reporting Studio, or similar planning/reporting tools is a plus.
  • Familiarity with data visualization and business intelligence tools desirable.


Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance - start on day one
  • Life and Disability Insurance; Paid Parental Leave; Adoption Assistance
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Paid Time Off, 12 paid holidays, and paid training
  • 401(k) with company match, profit sharing, and competitive compensation
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
  • Mental health benefits including therapy and coaching sessions
  • Employee Ambassador preferred banking products

About Zions Bancorporation

Zions Bancorporation is a bank holding company headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah. It is the parent company of Zions Bank, which operates in 11 Western and Southwestern states. Zions Bancorporation provides banking and related services through its subsidiaries and offers a variety of commercial, retail banking, and mortgage lending products. The company was founded in 1873 and has grown through a series of mergers and acquisitions. Zions Bancorporation is publicly traded on the NASDAQ stock exchange under the ticker symbol ZION.
Learn more about Zions Bancorporation
Size
10,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1873

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