Financial Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a Financial Analyst to support reporting, forecasting, and business decision-making for a team based in Burnsville, Minnesota. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who can turn financial data into clear insights, build practical models, and provide analytical support across a range of business needs. The role requires strong attention to detail, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and the ability to communicate findings in a meaningful way.

Responsibilities:
• Develop financial models and analytical tools to evaluate business performance, support planning activities, and guide strategic decisions.
• Review operating results against forecasts and budgets, identify key drivers of variances, and summarize findings for stakeholders.
• Perform ad hoc financial analysis to address emerging business questions and support leadership with timely recommendations.
• Gather, organize, and interpret large data sets using data mining techniques to uncover trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Prepare recurring and on-demand financial reports that present accurate results and actionable insights in a clear format.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to collect financial inputs, validate assumptions, and improve the quality of analysis.
• Monitor financial metrics and help maintain reporting processes that support consistent and reliable decision-making.• Demonstrated experience in financial analysis within a corporate, consulting, or project-based environment.
• Strong capability in financial modeling, including building and refining models that support forecasting and performance evaluation.
• Experience conducting variance analysis and explaining differences between actual results and expected outcomes.
• Ability to perform ad hoc analysis quickly while maintaining accuracy and sound business judgment.
• Proficiency in working with large volumes of data and applying data mining techniques to generate insights.
• Advanced analytical skills with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to different audiences.