Associate Financial Analyst

Minnesota Historical Society•St Paul, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Minnesota Historical Society seeks an Associate Financial Analyst to support its institutional budget and forecast process. The analyst works independently on assigned projects and serves as a financial advisor to department managers, helping ensure alignment with organizational strategic priorities. The position contributes to budgeting, forecasting, financial evaluations, capital planning, reporting, and the standardization and improvement of financial tools and processes. This is a full-time, regular position at the History Center in St. Paul, Minnesota, with approximately 2,080 annual hours. Typical starting pay is $26.01–$28.41 per hour. The position is represented by AFSCME Local 3173. Applicants must apply online and include a resume and cover letter by the application deadline.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field, or equivalent experience in a Finance department.
Two years of experience in budget management, financial planning, or analysis.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently and take initiative.
Ability to analyze complex financial data and communicate insights to non-financial stakeholders.
Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
Experience with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a non-profit environment.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the ongoing budgeting process.
Create forecasts and evaluations and build models that support the organization's financial health.
Support the development of capital planning financial models and reporting.
Provide input and recommendations through regular reporting and projects.
Assist in creating and maintaining standardized financial tools and improving process efficiency.
Advise department managers on financial matters to help align decisions with organizational strategic priorities.