Responsible for analyzing, forecasting, and budgeting operating expenses in support of the company’s goals and objectives, including providing decision support and advice to management through financial planning, performance monitoring and variance analysis on the Research and Development area. The analyst will partner with the R&D teams to develop the annual budgets and operational forecasts. This resource works independently and relies on business acumen, numerical evidence, and trends to provide conclusions.  The Sr. Financial Analyst supports the R&D team with strategic product development and investment decisions. Assist in financial evaluation of business opportunities and prepares analysis to determine past, present, and future financial performance. Analyze financial information and effectively monitor and forecast operating expenses for the company. Analyze financial data, defining relevant information, and interpret the results for the purpose of determining past financial performance and potential risks and future opportunities. Coordinate regular business reviews for the supported functional areas while presenting financial overviews and communicating success areas and areas for improvement. Assist in the preparation of yearly budget and quarterly forecast development. Develop various financial reports for forecasting, trending, budgeting, and results analysis. Focus on project level budgeting, resource and portfolio planning, and rationalizing R&D investments. Own monthly executive management reporting consolidating R&D financial performance metrics.

·         BA/BS in Finance, Accounting or equivalent experience

·         MBA preferred

·         8 years of relevant experience in finance

·         Minimum of 5 years of financial planning and analysis experience

·         Communication skills that clearly present ideas, theories, and technical financial information to executives, operational, and managerial staff, both formal and informal

·         Must be able to work collaboratively and cross-functionally

·         Extensive computer skills, particularly in Excel is a must

·         Experience with project accounting preferred

·         Experience in SAP in particular with Internal Orders is preferred

·         Proven ability to master new challenges in so far untapped areas quickly acquiring a reasonable understanding of technical, product and solution related elements

·         Capable of setting up new structures and procedures from scratch while interacting with Senior Management from different areas

·         Must possess strong analytical and problem solving skills

·         Must be proactive and able to work independently in a variety of financial activities

Must be accurate, detailed oriented, professional, and timely in all aspects of job duties.

The annual pay range for this position is  $121,900 - $152,400.

The pay offered for this role may be influenced by factors such as job location, scope of role, qualifications, education, experience, & complexity/specialization/scarcity of talent.
  
This position is eligible for a Performance Bonus. 

ZEISS also offers robust benefits, including medical plans, retirement savings plan and paid time off.
 

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Zeiss 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).