Sr. Financial Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a Sr. Financial Analyst to support financial planning, reporting, and business performance analysis for a dynamic organization in Eagan, Minnesota. This Contract position is ideal for a highly analytical individual who can turn complex data into clear insights, maintain reporting tools, and partner closely with operational and commercial leaders. The role combines recurring reporting, forecasting support, dashboard upkeep, and financial storytelling for senior leadership.

Responsibilities:

• Produce and distribute recurring financial reports, including weekly and monthly performance updates, with a focus on accuracy, timeliness, and actionable insights.

• Prepare leadership-ready reporting packages that summarize financial results, highlight trends, and explain key drivers affecting business performance.

• Manage forecasting activities by consolidating inputs from multiple teams and maintaining data within financial planning and consolidation platforms.

• Build, update, and refine Power BI dashboards to improve visibility into operational and financial metrics.

• Analyze large datasets from multiple internal and external sources using advanced Excel techniques to identify variances, trends, and business risks.

• Partner with sales, supply chain, materials planning, and general management teams to support forecast assumptions and improve decision-making.

• Lead financial comparisons across budget, prior year, and latest forecast to explain performance gaps and recommend follow-up actions.

• Develop financial models that support annual planning, rolling forecasts, and ad hoc business analysis.

• Add clear written commentary to reports and presentations so stakeholders can understand results and priorities quickly.

• Support reporting and planning processes tied to enterprise systems and external data portals as needed

• Strong experience in financial analysis, FP& A, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Advanced Excel skills with the ability to work efficiently with large, complex datasets from multiple sources.
• Hands-on experience creating and maintaining dashboards in Microsoft Power BI.
• Background using financial consolidation, forecasting, or enterprise performance management tools.
• Proven ability to translate data into concise analysis and executive-level reporting materials.
• Comfortable partnering with cross-functional teams and gathering input from business leaders to support planning activities.
• Experience with financial modeling and ad hoc analysis in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with Oracle EPM or similar platforms is preferred.