Senior Financial Business Analyst

About The Role

The Senior Financial Business Analyst plays a key role in leading the analytical execution and continuous improvement of the customer reconciliation program. This role is intended for an experienced analyst who can independently assess complex data sets, deeply understand end-to-end business processes, and proactively identify risks, discrepancies, and improvement opportunities.

The primary focus of this role is advanced financial analysis, reconciliation accuracy, reporting integrity, and process optimization. The Senior Analyst is expected to operate with minimal guidance, influence cross-functional partners, and deliver data-driven insights that support both operational execution and strategic decision-making.

What You Will Do

• Lead complex financial analysis and reconciliation activities for Customer Controlled Parts (CCPs), including ownership of balance validation, variance analysis, and issue resolution.
• Manage multiple reconciliation and reporting cycles simultaneously, maintaining structured project plans, timelines, issue logs, and documentation to ensure on-time delivery.
• Collect, organize, and analyze large, multi-source datasets to identify variances, trends, systemic issues, and root causes across financial and operational processes.
• Design, develop, and maintain advanced analytical reports, dashboards, and models that provide clear visibility into reconciliation balances, risks, and performance trends.
• Act as the central point of coordination for cross-functional inputs by partnering with Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, and IT to resolve open items and manage dependencies.
• Proactively identify risks and escalate issues early to ensure timely and accurate completion of reconciliation deliverables.
• Drive continuous process improvements by identifying inefficiencies, strengthening controls, standardizing reporting, and recommending scalable solutions.
• Maintain deep understanding of system dependencies, workflows, and integrations to proactively identify process gaps and data inconsistencies.
• Serve as the primary communicator for reconciliation activities by clearly explaining results, addressing discrepancies with stakeholders, and ensuring financial insights are understood and acted on.
• Support leadership in evaluating the financial and operational impact of new CCP programs, system enhancements, or policy changes.

Advanced Analytical & Technical

• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data modeling, PowerPoint presentation preparation)
• Working knowledge of SQL, Tableau, and/or Python data libraries for data extraction and analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with sound judgment in ambiguous or evolving situations.
• Ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for both technical and non-technical audiences.

Business Acumen & Problem Solving

• Strong understanding of financial reconciliations, balance management, and variance analysis in operational or customer-driven environments.
• Proven ability to assess end-to-end processes, identify control gaps, and recommend sustainable improvements.
• Sound independent judgment when prioritizing issues and determining appropriate solutions.

Execution, Organization & Influence

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and customer deliverables simultaneously without sacrificing accuracy.
• Highly disciplined in maintaining organized documentation, tracking dependencies, and keeping stakeholders aligned and informed.
• Strong ownership mindset with the ability to prioritize, plan ahead, and stay focused under shifting priorities.

Communication & Leadership Growth

• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust, manage expectations, and deliver difficult messages in a customer friendly, solutions-oriented manner.
• Strong presentation and communication skills—able to translate complex financial details into clear, concise explanations for customers and internal stakeholders.
• Confidence in representing the team in customer discussions, providing updates, and addressing questions with clarity and professionalism.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, or a related analytical field.
• 5+ years of experience in financial analysis, reconciliation, accounting operations, or similar analytical roles.
• Experience working with an external client
• Strong experience working with large, complex datasets and multiple data sources.
• Prior experience driving process improvements or leading analytical initiatives preferred.
• Knowledge of internal controls and SOX preferred.

ZT Systems assesses market data to ensure a competitive compensation package is created for all our employees. The typical base salary for this position is expected to be between $87,375 - $128,150. If hired, the final base salary will be determined on an individual basis taking into consideration experience, skills, knowledge, education and/or certifications.

Base salary is just one component of ZT Systems total rewards philosophy. We take pride in offering a wide range of benefits and perks that appeal to the variety of needs across our diverse employee base. Other rewards may include bonus, paid time off, generous 401k match, tuition reimbursement, wellbeing resources, and more.

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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About ZT Systems

At ZT Systems, a Sanmina Company, you’ll get to do work you are proud of alongside smart, passionate people. Every day, there are opportunities to collaborate with the best in the industry to design, build, and deliver impactful solutions to world-class customers. Along the way, you will gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment that’s challenging, rewarding, and career-defining.

A culture built around our values we work hard and think fast. We view challenges as opportunities—to do better, push harder, and be faster than we were the day before. When we fail, we learn from it and move on together. And when we succeed, we use the momentum to go even further. We create value with everything we do, building the foundation of today—and transforming the future of tomorrow.

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What We Offer
At ZT Systems, a Sanmina Company, we believe that investing in our people is key to our continued growth and innovation. When you join our team, you’ll gain access to a comprehensive and inclusive benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and professional development—both now and in the future.

Compensation & Financial Security

-Competitive base salary

-Performance-based annual bonus eligibility

-401(k) retirement savings plan

-Tuition reimbursement for eligible education programs

Health & Wellness

-Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with access to leading providers

-Mental health resources and employee wellness support programs-

-Company-paid life and disability insurance

Time Away & Work-Life Balance

-Paid time off (PTO) and company-paid holidays

-Parental leave and family care support programs

Growth & Purpose

-Structured training programs and on-the-job learning opportunities

-Matching gifts and volunteer programs to support causes you care about

These benefits are available to eligible employees and are designed to grow with you as your career evolves. Full benefits and eligibility varies by work location. Learn more about our benefits here.

ZT Group Int’l. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. ZT Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Please be aware that certain positions may require the applicant to either 1) be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or 2) be eligible to obtain an export control license or license exception from the Bureau of Industry and Science & U.S. Department of Commerce. All offers of employment will be conditional subject to the foregoing.