Director, Strategic Financial Planning & Analysis - Midvale or Houston

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Zions Bancorporation is one of the nation’s premier financial services companies operating as a collection of great banks under local brands and management teams in high-growth western markets. Zions is regularly recognized by American Banker magazine as having a top banking team in its list of “The Most Powerful Women in Banking.” Our customers consistently vote us as the best bank in our local markets.

We value our employees and are committed to identifying, recognizing, and creating meaningful opportunities for exceptional talent within our organization, rewarding individuals for their contributions to our shared success.

With benefits starting on day one, 12 bank holidays, profit sharing and company-matched 401(k) contributions, Zions is dedicated to being an employer of choice in our communities. At Zions, the possibilities are endless. You bring the talent; we bring the opportunity.

We are seeking a Director, Strategic Financial Planning & Analysis to serve as a trusted partner to executive and business leaders, enabling data‑driven decisions that strengthen financial performance and long‑term shareholder value. This role provides leadership for financial planning and analysis across the technology and operations divisions, ensuring alignment with the bank’s overall corporate strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversees budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, period-end close, and strategic investments while ensuring regulatory compliance
• Serves as a trusted advisor to functional leaders and executive management on financial performance, profitability, and fiscal control
• Monitors, analyzes, and reports on divisional financial results and large-scale technology investments
• Partners cross-functionally to align strategic initiatives with financial outcomes
• Presents insights, recommendations, and financial strategies to senior and executive leadership
• Builds, leads, and develops a high-performing finance team
• Drives automation and process improvement to enable higher-value financial analysis
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, or a related field
• 10+ years of experience in strategic finance, FP&A, or related enterprise initiatives
• Proven leadership and people management experience
• Strong financial acumen with the ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and communication skills across technical, financial, and executive audiences
• Demonstrated ability to influence at all levels of the organization
• Experience with Hyperion preferred; familiarity with SQL, Business Objects, Microsoft Power Apps, or similar tools a plus

Locations: Midvale, UT or Houston, TX

• 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 11 Paid Federal Holidays, and any applicable state 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 enrolled in an accredited degree program related to the needs of the business, maximum of $5,250 per calendar year, employees are eligible for the program upon hire
• Employee Ambassador preferred banking products

This position will be open until filled.

All candidates, including those with criminal histories will be considered for employment. However, a background check adjudicated consistently with the FDIC Section 19 regulation will be completed on any candidate who accepts a conditional job offer from the Company. Because the Company is a financial institution, the FDIC guidelines apply to all positions within the company and as such any and all job duties have a direct relationship to a candidate’s criminal history and that criminal history would need to align with the FDIC Section 19 regulations.

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