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 **Benefits** + 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 **Req ID:** 069642 Equal Opportunity Employer It is the policy of this corporation to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, age (40 and over), sex, pregnancy, gender, disability, national origin, ethnic background, citizenship, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. This policy is established and administered in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. If you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation, or you are having difficulty using our website to apply for employment, please contact us at (801) 844-7628, Mon.-Fri. between 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. MST. Click here to view applicable Federal, State and/or local employment law posters.