Financial Operations Analyst

About The Role

The Financial Operations Analyst will analyze tariffs, trade compliance and operational data to support financial reporting, improve accuracy, and enhance efficiency. This role ensures data integrity, compliance with standards, and optimizes reporting systems for data-driven decision-making. The analyst will drive process improvements to boost operational efficiency, financial accuracy, and reporting effectiveness, while providing valuable insights to departments including procurement, logistics, warehouse, production, engineering, customer operations, and finance.

• Review, validate, and modify tariff tool raw data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with trade requirements.
• Analyze, validate, prepare, and submit Post Summary Corrections (PSC) and Customs Protests to ensure compliance with U.S. Customs regulations.
• Conduct reconciliations among ACE data (US customs website), Accounts Payable (AP) data, PSC filings, and tariff management tools to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Investigate data variances and compliance exceptions, implementing corrective actions as necessary.
• Prepare reports, analyses, and supporting documentation for customs audits, compliance reviews, and management reporting.
• Collaborate with Customs Brokers, Logistics, Finance, Procurement, and Operations teams to ensure accurate trade compliance data and reporting.
• Support duty recovery, tariff mitigation, and customs compliance initiatives through data analysis and process improvements.
• Provide support for ad hoc trade compliance requests, regulatory inquiries, management reporting, and special projects.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

• Bachelor’s or above in Data Analytics, Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field required.
• 1+ years of relevant experience in the finance or data analysis field preferred.
• Advanced PC skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Independent problem solver with ability to decode large quantities of complex data into easy-to-understand findings, observations, and action items.
• Detail oriented and committed to deadlines.
• Excellent communication, written, and presentation skills.
• Familiar with financial and data analysis principles, including tariff analysis, AP (Account Payable) reconciliation, trade compliance tracking, and key financial metrics, to generate insights and optimize business outcomes.
• Ability to identify opportunities for performance and procedure improvement across the organization.
• Highly analytical with the ability to handle complex problems and build models.
• Extensive experience in financial analysis and data visualization.
• Proven analytical background.
• Hands-on experience with SAP, Python, Jira, and Tableau Prep is preferred.

ZT Systems, a Sanmina Company, 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 $52,500 and $70,000 annually. 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.

Other rewards may include bonus, paid time off, 401(k) retirement savings plan, tuition reimbursement, wellbeing resources, and more.

• Competitive base salary
• Performance-based annual bonus eligibility
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Tuition reimbursement for eligible education programs

• 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

• Paid time off (PTO) and company-paid holidays
• Parental leave and family care support programs

• Structured training programs and on-the-job learning opportunities
• Matching gifts and volunteer programs to support causes you care about

Full benefits and eligibility varies by…