Financial Analyst, Professional I

Overview:

At Zebra, we are a community of innovators who come together to create new ways of working. United by curiosity and a culture of caring, we develop smart solutions that anticipate our customer’s and partner’s needs and solve their challenges.

Being part of Zebra Nation means you are seen, heard, valued, and respected. Drawing from our unique perspectives, we collaborate to deliver on our purpose. Here you are part of a team pushing boundaries today to redefine the work of tomorrow for organizations, their employees, and those they serve.

You’ll have opportunities to learn and lead in a forward-thinking environment, defining your path to a fulfilling career while channeling your skills toward causes you care about—locally and globally.

Come make an impact every day at Zebra.

What We're Looking For:

The Financial Analyst I supports the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) function by actively working on the analysis, preparation, investigation, and resolution of monthly financial results and variances. The role serves as a key analytical resource, providing financial insights, standard and ad-hoc reporting, and business partnering support to assist management in financial decision-making, forecasting, and budget management

Responsibilities:

• P&L & Variance Analysis:Works directly on Profit & Loss (P&L) reporting, identifying key variances against budgets, prior forecasts, and historical trends.
• Budgeting & Rolling Forecasts:Collaborates with senior team members and business partners in the preparation, consolidation, and submission of annual budgets and quarterly rolling forecasts.
• Management Reporting:Supports the creation, maintenance, and distribution of monthly and quarterly management reports, providing relevant financial commentary and narrative explanations.
• Business Partnering:Serves as an introductory Finance contact/liaison to assigned operational or business functions.
• Ad-Hoc Projects:Develops customized financial analysis and reporting models to support strategic ad-hoc business projects.
• Financial Accuracy & Reconciliation:Investigates data discrepancies across ERP and financial reporting tools to ensure data integrity

Requirements:

• Advanced Excel & Data Handling: High proficiency with Microsoft Excel (lookup functions,
• ERP & Financial Systems: Experience or working familiarity with computerized accounting/ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, Hyperion, Essbase)
• Financial Analysis & Reporting: Understanding of P&L reporting, variance analysis, account reconciliations, and budgeting/forecasting processes
• Accounting Principles: foundation in core accounting standards (e.g., US GAAP or local statutory requirements) and financial statement analysis 
• High Degree of Accuracy: attention to detail and data integrity in preparing and reviewing financial schedules
• Deadline Management: Proven ability to work under tight timelines, particularly during monthly/quarterly closing cycles and forecast submissions
• Analytical & Problem-Solving: Ability to investigate variances, identify discrepancies, and draw meaningful business conclusions from large data sets
• Communication & Business Partnering: Clear oral and written communication skills to deliver financial commentaries and liaise effectively with cross-functional stakeholders

Benefits:

• 5 weeks of vacation, 5 sick days and 4 volunteer days paid off.
• Multisport card at a reduced price.
• Meal contribution.
• Monthly contribution 1000 CZK/month in the form of credits on your Benefit plus card with cafeteria system where you can choose from wide range of activities/benefits from Health, Sports, Travel, Wellness, Development, Culture up to company Language courses.
• Training and personal development in soft skills and hard skills, access to our internal learning portal and internal career opportunities within Zebra departments.
• Annual bonuses based on financial results.
• Yearly salary increases according to individual performance.
• Employee referral bonus for bringing New Talent to Zebra.
• Free beverages and fruit days (coffee, tea, milk available in our kitchenette).
• Life & Pension insurance contribution.
• New modern and multifunctional workplace atVlněnaOffice park in the city centre 
• Discount at our partners (Banks, HP, Dell, Microsoft Office).

Incentive Compensation:

In addition to base pay, Zebra offers this role the opportunity to earn a performance-based annual cash incentive, at a target equal to 5% of base pay, in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan.

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