Plant Financial Analyst

Plant Financial Analyst

Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World

Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it's equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a wide variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers.

This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military environments to a 3M career.

The Impact You'll Make in this Role As a Plant Financial Analyst, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:

• Providing financial insights and developing predictive analytics to support plant financial performance.
• Leading plant and business teams through the annual forecasting process, including preparation and submission of the plant's annual P&L and Balance Sheet Operating Plan.
• Preparing accurate weekly and monthly financial forecasts, performing variance analysis, and supporting month-end close activities for the plant.
• Ensuring compliance with 3M Global Financial Standards and GAAP requirements.
• Maintaining accurate costing for current SKUs during the annual inventory revaluation process and throughout the year as needed.
• Analyzing financial return on investment and driving improved returns on plant expenditures, including AFE (Authorization for Expenditure) initiatives.
• Providing financial support to other plants, as assigned.

Your Skills and Expertise To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M is looking for candidates who must have the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start).
• Six (6) years of experience in Finance, or Accounting, or manufacturing supply chain in a private, public, government, or military environment.

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• Possess an MBA, CMA, or CPA certification.
• Demonstrate the ability to act as a change agent.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel.

Work location: This role follows an on-site working model, requiring the employee to work at least four days a week at the Red Wing, MN Plant or 3M Center in Maplewood, MN

Travel: May include up to 10% domestic

Relocation Assistance: Is not authorized

Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status)

Supporting Your Well-being

3M offers many programs to help you live your best life both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.