Financial Analyst II

Coborn's, Inc.•Saint Cloud, MN

5h•Onsite

About The Position

At Coborn’s, ownership isn’t just a structure, it’s a mindset. Every employee-owner plays a role in helping our company grow, improve, and make informed decisions that support our guests, our stores, and our communities. As a Financial Analyst II, you’ll help drive strategic and operational decision-making through financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and analysis. In this role, you’ll partner closely with operational leaders and cross-functional teams to evaluate financial performance, identify trends, build forecasts, and provide actionable insights that support organizational goals. This is a highly collaborative role where your analytical skills and business acumen will make a direct impact across the organization. You’ll work independently on routine and moderately complex financial analyses, help develop reporting and forecasting tools, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance financial visibility and operational effectiveness. If you enjoy solving problems, building meaningful financial insights, and partnering with leaders to influence business results, we’d love to hear from you!

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field preferred.
Two (2) to four (4) years of experience in financial analysis, budgeting, accounting, or related financial disciplines.
Experience preparing financial reports and analyses.
Experience utilizing financial systems, advanced spreadsheet applications, and Power BI preferred.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex financial and operational data.
Working knowledge of accounting principles, financial statements, budgeting, and financial planning concepts.
Ability to develop financial models and perform quantitative analysis.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple projects and deadlines.
Strong business acumen with the ability to build collaborative relationships across departments.
Ability to communicate financial information clearly and effectively.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, lookups, and financial modeling.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Experience with data visualization and reporting tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms preferred.
Experience utilizing ERP, financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting systems.
Must possess a valid driver’s license and the ability to travel to business locations on a limited basis as needed.

Nice To Haves

CPA or CMA certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

Prepare and analyze financial reports, budgets, forecasts, and key performance indicators.
Monitor financial performance and identify variances, trends, risks, and opportunities.
Develop financial models and business case analyses to support operational and strategic decision-making.
Evaluate the financial impact of operational initiatives, capital investments, and strategic projects.
Prepare recurring financial, operational, and management reports.
Develop dashboards, scorecards, and reporting tools that improve visibility into business performance.
Analyze sales, labor, margin, expense, inventory, productivity, and other key metrics.
Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial reporting and data.
Identify opportunities to automate reporting processes and improve efficiency.
Partner with operational leaders to better understand business drivers and financial results.
Provide meaningful financial insights and recommendations to support business decisions.
Participate in cross-functional initiatives and projects requiring financial analysis and support.
Monitor budget performance and communicate significant variances to leadership.
Support expense management and financial accountability across assigned business areas.
Analyze trends and assumptions used throughout forecasting and planning processes.
Recommend and support improvements to financial reporting and planning processes.
Support implementation and optimization of financial systems, reporting tools, and data solutions.
Maintain documentation related to financial models, reporting processes, and analytical methodologies.
Assist with audits, financial reviews, and ad hoc analysis requests as needed.

Benefits

10% employee discount on grocery items, with additional franchise-specific discounts available at company owned Ace Hardware, Caribou Coffee, Erbert and Gerbert’s, and Pet Supplies Plus locations.
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Paid Time Off (PTO/Vacation)
Paid Floating Holidays & time and a half (1 ½) paid for hours worked on a company-recognized holiday!
Sunday Premium Pay – an extra $1 per hour for hours worked on Sundays (some exclusions apply)
Paid Military Leave
Employee recognition programs with monetary rewards including in-store vouchers, years of service, and employee of the month
Employee Health & Wellness Programs, Challenges and Resources
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – unlimited phone access to legal, financial, and work-life services and up to five free in-person counseling sessions, per situation/issue, per year
Access to a national discount marketplace for travel, electronics, auto/home insurance , entertainment and more!
Tools, resources and opportunities for career growth and development
401(k) plan options – we also match up to 20% of the first 5% contributed
Participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
Education benefits including tuition discount and scholarship programs
Additional Voluntary Benefits – such as vision, accident and critical illness insurances
Medical & Dental Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Tuition Reimbursement
Adoption Reimbursement
Paid Family Caregiver Leave
company-sponsored Term Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, and Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance!