Sr. Financial Analyst

Senior Financial AnalystThe Senior Financial Analyst will lead financial planning and analysis activities that support strategic decision-making across the organization. This role is responsible for preparing financial reports, forecasts, budgets, and performance analyses while partnering with leaders across departments to drive business performance and profitability.The ideal candidate will work closely with leaders in operations, sales, engineering, marketing, and accounting to analyze financial results, identify trends, develop forecasts, and provide actionable insights that support company growth and operational excellence.Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Lead the preparation and distribution of monthly financial reporting packages, including financial performance analysis, variance reporting, and key performance metrics.Coordinate and manage the annual budgeting process and periodic forecasting cycles in collaboration with department leaders.Develop and maintain financial models to support business planning, growth initiatives, and strategic decision-making.Analyze actual financial performance against budgets and forecasts, identifying risks, opportunities, and key business drivers.Partner with cross-functional leaders to translate business activities into meaningful financial insights and recommendations.Support executive leadership through reporting, financial presentations, and board-level analysis.Recommend and implement improvements to FP&A processes, tools, reporting, and forecasting methodologies.Provide ad hoc financial analysis, modeling, and decision-support as needed.Education & Experience• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field.• 5+ years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis (FP&A), corporate finance, accounting, or business analysis.• Demonstrated experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and performance management processes.• Experience partnering effectively with cross-functional business leaders.• Experience preparing management reporting packages and executive-level presentations.Qualifications & SkillsRequired Qualifications and Skills• Advanced Excel modeling skills and ability to analyze large datasets.• Strong understanding of financial statements, budgeting, forecasting techniques, and variance analysis.• Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.• Strong business partnership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.• High attention to detail with exceptional organizational skills.• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.Preferred Qualifications and Skills• MBA, CPA, CMA, or related professional certification.• Experience with ERP systems, including IFS, SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms.• Experience with reporting and business intelligence tools such as Power BI or Tableau.• Experience supporting manufacturing, distribution, technology, or industrial organizations.LocationHybrid | Plymouth, MinnesotaCompensationBase Salary: Starting at $90,000Bonus Eligibility: 12.5%**Actual compensation may vary based on experience, qualifications, skills, and geographic location.**