Financial Analyst I (Finance)

About Us:

How many companies can say they've been in business for over 177 years?!

Here at ZEISS, we certainly can! As the pioneers of science, ZEISS handles ever-changing 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 42,000 employees and have over 4,000 in the US and Canada alone! Make a difference, come join the team!

What's the role?

This Financial Analyst I role is pivotal to supporting Carl Zeiss Meditec Cataract Technology Inc. (CZMCTI) as it drives financial clarity and strategic insight within the organization. This position is responsible for leading the entity's budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes, working closely with CZMI Finance & Controlling and SAS Business Segment Controllers to ensure seamless integration and accuracy. The responsibilities include preparing and analyzing financial statements, managing budgets, tracking inventory variances, ensuring accurate journal entries, month-end-closing, and balance sheet reconciliations, and create cash forecasting.

Furthermore, this role is responsible to drive strategic projects across our MED North American entities, contributing analytical expertise and business acumen to create synergy effects and support business decision-making.

The job owner should possess strong problem-solving skills, curiosity to understand the reasons behind numbers, a sharp analytical mindset, accounting knowledge, and the confidence to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization. The role is reporting to the CFO MED North America and is part of a dynamic, forward-thinking finance team

Sound Interesting?

Here's what you'll do:

Lead Financial Planning & Reporting

• Drive budgeting and forecasting in collaboration with CZMI Finance and SAS Business Segment Controllers
• Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow)
• Ensure accurate financial records and compliance with accounting policies
• Ensure adherence to Zeiss Financial reporting standards
• Manage journal entries, account reconciliations, and ERP uploads for month-end and year-end close
• Deliver insightful variance analysis and forecasting support to key stakeholders
• Monitor cost of goods sold and inventory variances
• Oversee tax filings including Sales & Use Tax, Property Tax, MBT, and 1099s
• Track capital expenditures and maintain fixed asset records

Support Business Case Development & Forecasting

• Collaborate with business and BS Controllers to build and update business cases
• Analyze performance, recommend corrective actions, and if required, support external consultant requests

R&D and Operations Planning and Spending

• Conduct R&D planning and spend analyses, enabling managers to interpret results and take action
• Partner with MED Operations Controlling to align cost structures and billing models, and analysis of operations spending

Process Improvement & Automation

• Identify and implement enhancements to financial processes and reporting tools at CZMCTI

Strategic Finance Projects

• Actively contribute to strategic initiatives across the region and entities
• Lead finance and controlling workstreams in key projects and support CFO and business in fact-based decision-making
• Assist in designing efficient organizational structures and support M&A or partnership initiatives
• Deliver ad hoc financial analyses to support business decisions

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Liaise with U.S. SSC Finance and global OPT/MCS Controlling teams on manufacturing, sales and business controlling activities

Do you qualify?

• BA/BS in Finance or comparable relevant degree required. Master Business Administration preferred.
• 1-2 years of financial planning and analysis experience or adjacent area.
• Fluent in English, strategic thinking, strong analytical/ problem solving skills, MS-Office, SAP, IFRS or US GAAP knowledge, reporting-systems, intercultural knowledge, project management, high level of communication skills

We have amazing benefits to support you as an employee at ZEISS!

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• 401k Matching
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Vacation and sick pay
• The list goes on!

The annual pay range for this position is $79,500 - $99,400.

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 also eligible for a performance bonus.

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:
Maria Khalil

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).