Position : Financial Analyst

Location : St. Louis Park, Minnesota

Requisition ID: : 27117

GENERAL PURPOSE

Support the planning and forecasting process for a division, group, plant, and/or platform. Support the day-to-day financial activities of the finance department as related to financial reporting, budgeting, inventory and month-end close duties, expense analysis, operational metrics, and forecasting activities. Partner with operations areas to understand financial impacts and to ensure accurate, timely, and meaningful reporting and analysis.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Perform financial forecasting, reporting, and operational metrics tracking

· Evaluate financial performance by comparing and analyzing actual results with plans and forecasts

· Support and/or lead aspects of the quarterly/annual budget, forecast, and variance analysis process

· Review and consolidate fixed and variable costs, KPI reports, and productivity initiatives

· Analyze financial data and create financial models for decision support

· Analyze key business performance metrics (revenue, net price, volume mix and management, customer margins, trade spend) and pro-actively identify performance improvement opportunities. This would include financial support to ensure customer pricing proposals balance the market and financial needs of the business

· Resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities

· Perform month-end close duties as required

· Analyze balance sheet accounts

· Prepare and analyze reports for the business unit and ensure that all business unit financial reporting is accurate according to currently accepted financial practices. Work closely with the accounting team to ensure accurate financial reporting

· Participate and/or lead monthly operations calls

· Participate on cross-functional teams and collaborate with others to complete financial activities, as needed

· The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

· Undergraduate degree in business, accounting, finance, or related curriculum (or equivalent combination of experience and education)

· 2 to 5 years of experience in finance, accounting, or related discipline

· Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

· Solid knowledge of the principles and practices of financial planning and analysis and general accounting principles

· Solid knowledge of and skill with Microsoft Office Suite and company computer systems

· Skill in analytical thinking and problem solving

· Able to provide timely, high quality and comprehensive information

· Able to work independently and as part of a team

· Able to work collaboratively with all departments, management levels, and external stakeholders

· Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing

· Able to multi-task, prioritize work activities, and meet deadlines

· Able to adapt to changing operational needs

· Able to maintain confidentiality of information

· Must be able to read, write and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer