Senior Financial AnalystAs the company continues to scale, we are seeking a highly analytical and business-oriented
Senior Financial Analyst to join our FP&A team in
St. Paul, MN. This individual will play a critical role in supporting executive decision-making through financial planning, forecasting, reporting, business intelligence, and data analytics. This is a hybrid position with 4 days/week in the office.
This role will combine traditional FP&A responsibilities with business intelligence leadership, including the development of Power BI dashboards and automated reporting solutions that support executive leadership, operational management, and private equity stakeholders. The ideal candidate is a highly motivated finance professional with strong analytical and modeling skills, manufacturing finance experience, and a deep understanding of financial statements within a standard cost environment. This role requires the ability to translate complex data into actionable business insights while partnering across Accounting, Operations, Commercial, and Executive Leadership.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES- Lead monthly forecasting, annual budgeting (AOP), and long-range financial planning processes.
- Build and maintain financial models to support forecasts, budgets, and strategic plans.
- Analyze and forecast SG&A, operating expenses, taxes, interest, debt-related costs, and other corporate financial items.
- Prepare executive-level variance analysis comparing actual results to budget, forecast, prior year, and plan.
- Identify financial trends, risks, opportunities, and provide actionable recommendations to leadership.
- Own balance sheet forecasting and analyze key working capital drivers, including inventory, AR, AP, accruals, and prepaid expenses.
- Lead cash flow forecasting, performance analysis, liquidity planning, and debt covenant monitoring.
- Partner with Accounting, Operations, Commercial teams, and Executive Leadership to support business decision-making.
- Develop management reports, board presentations, lender reporting, and private equity reporting packages.
- Drive continuous improvement in FP&A, forecasting, reporting, and financial analytics processes.
- Design and maintain Power BI dashboards, automated reporting tools, and self-service analytics solutions.
- Enhance reporting efficiency through automation while helping build scalable, best-in-class FP&A capabilities in a growing private equity-backed manufacturing organization.
QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field.
- 4+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, Corporate Finance, Financial Analysis, or Public Accounting.
- CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred.
- Advanced financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, and Microsoft Excel skills.
- Strong understanding of financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
- Solid knowledge of FP&A processes, including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial reporting.
- Experience with ERP systems; Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) experience is a plus.
- Manufacturing industry experience preferred, ideally within a standard-costing environment.
- Experience developing Power BI dashboards and reports, including data modeling, DAX, Power Query, and visualization best practices.
- Familiarity with financial planning, reporting, and business intelligence tools.
- Experience preparing executive-level financial reports, presentations, and decision-support materials.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and business partnering skills.
- Proven ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
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