Associate Financial Analyst - FP&A
Minneapolis, MN
Finance – FP&A /
Full-Time /
Hybrid
Position Summary:
The Associate Financial Analyst – FP&A will be responsible for key internal and external periodic reporting requirements as well as financial planning and variance analysis. The Associate Financial Analyst will be a key member of the Finance team and will work closely with senior management to analyze overall operational performance. This will be a key position in the Financial Planning and Analysis (FPA) group and will be responsible for producing accurate financial information while meeting all reporting deadlines.
Responsibilities:
- Report monthly financial results and provide variance analysis as compared to the budget and prior periods for our Cost Of Goods Sold (COGS) Functions.
- Coordinate and understand accrual requirements and journal entries needed for COGS department activity.
- Deliver periodic cost reviews with business partners including variance analysis and strategic planning as organization grows.
- Partner with business leaders and accounting to support new cost control initiatives from the planning stage through invoicing actuals and tracking to plan.
- Prepare the annual cost center budget and monthly forecasts.
- Play a key role in maintaining the integrity of the financial accounting and reporting system.
- Implement process and system improvements as needed and ensure that all financial reporting is consistent with GAAP and Company accounting policies.
- Develop, implement, and document appropriate control procedures over financial reporting.
- Assist Senior Leadership with maintaining Financial Reporting software, Adaptive
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business or Economics
- Strong analytical, verbal, written, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
- Working knowledge of GAAP and the ability to interpret and implement new GAAP guidance.
- Computer experience with MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Operational experience using any of the major accounting systems such as NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, GreatPlains etc.
- Experience with Adaptive Planning a plus.
- Experience in documenting and improving existing systems and processes.
$62,000 - $75,000 a year
This position will be eligible for the Annual Bonus Plan.
