Financial Analyst - Incentive Compensation - UT, TX, CA, CO, AZ, NV

About the role

Zions Bancorporation is seeking a Financial Analyst to join our Corporate Finance team. This role is focused on Incentive Compensation and offers the opportunity to grow into comprehensive financial planning and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Manage, analyze, and maintain complex financial models in Excel to support the organization's incentive compensation plans.
• Function as a subject matter expert on incentive metrics while providing insight into broader business performance.
• Extract and manipulate large datasets using SQL (PostgreSQL) to ensure accurate incentive payouts and support broader financial reporting.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of financial data, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis against the general ledger (GL).
• Investigate data issues with strong attention to detail, perform root-cause analyses, and execute solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Business Units, Finance, and HR, to ensure the alignment of compensation plans and financial strategies with business objectives.
• Drive business process improvements to optimize current incentive tracking processes and implement new solutions for the broader finance reporting functions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Data Analytics, Information Systems, Statistics, Mathematics, or another related field.
• 2-4+ years of experience in financial analysis, financial modeling, management reporting, or incentive compensation.
• Strong SQL skills (PostgreSQL preferred) for data extraction, querying, and analysis are required.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex financial modeling and large dataset manipulation, is required.
• A strong foundation in accounting principles, including direct experience working with the General Ledger (GL).
• Exceptional attention to detail and a highly analytical mindset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to present complex information clearly to a variety of audiences.
• A desire and an ability to continually improve processes, drive efficiency, and adapt to changing team responsibilities.
• Proven ability to thrive in a dynamic environment and navigate ambiguity; a proactive problem-solver who can independently assess situations, define objectives, and execute solutions even when a standard process is not yet established.
• Experience with Power BI or other business intelligence tools is a plus.
• Previous experience in Financial Services or at a mid-to-large size financial institution is a plus.

Qualifications

• A combination of education and experience may meet the requirements.

Skills

• Strong SQL skills (PostgreSQL preferred)
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong attention to detail and analytical mindset
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Experience with Power BI or other business intelligence tools
• Previous experience in Financial Services or at a mid-to-large size financial institution

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance - START DAY ONE!
• Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• Health Savings (HSA), Flexible Spending (FSA) and dependent care accounts
• Paid Training, Paid Time Off (PTO) and 12 Paid Federal Holidays
• 401(k) plan with company match, Profit Sharing, competitive compensation in line with work experience
• Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions
• Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying employees
• Employee Ambassador preferred banking products