Financial Analyst

Puris•Minneapolis, MN

20h•Onsite

About The Position

At PURIS, we're dedicated to cultivating a better food system and making a positive impact by transforming high-quality, USA-made ingredients into essential components for a wide range of everyday products. Our ingredients power a healthier future, from cereals and snacks to protein beverages and beyond. This role offers an opportunity to be part of a growing food industry, working with state-of-the-art engineering and collaborating with peers to build a better food future. The Minneapolis office serves as the corporate headquarters, where teams across commercial, finance, supply chain, people, and operations partner to support and scale the manufacturing network and collaborate with grower partners for peas and soy. Located in the heart of the Twin Cities, the office fosters forward-thinking work and strong relationships across the food system. The Financial Analyst at PURIS is responsible for driving the weekly Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process, performing variance analysis against budget and forecast, and maintaining the company’s rolling financial forecast. This role involves close partnership with the CFO and cross-functional leaders across sales, operations, and commodity management to translate operational data into actionable financial insights. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, PE-backed environment and brings both analytical rigor and a bias toward action.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
1–3 years of experience in financial analysis, FP&A, or related role
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (financial modeling, pivot tables, complex formulas)
Experience with ERP systems
Strong working knowledge of financial statements and GAAP fundamentals
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Analytical Thinking – Ability to break down complex data sets and synthesize into clear insights
Attention to Detail – Accuracy and thoroughness in financial models and reporting
Cross-Functional Collaboration – Effective partnership with non-finance stakeholders
Communication – Ability to present financial information clearly to varied audiences
Ownership & Initiative – Operates with minimal supervision and a bias toward action
Adaptability – Comfortable with ambiguity and evolving priorities in a growth-stage business

Nice To Haves

Experience in manufacturing, food/agriculture, or PE-backed environments
Exposure to S&OP or demand planning processes
Knowledge or experience with Power BI preferred; familiarity with other visualization tools (Tableau) a plus

Responsibilities

Own and facilitate the weekly S&OP process across Proteins and Grains business units
Prepare weekly S&OP materials including demand/supply balance, capacity utilization, and financial impact summaries for CEO and leadership review
Partner with sales, customer service, and commodity teams to reconcile volume, pricing, and timing assumptions
Maintain and improve S&OP dashboards and reporting cadence
Perform monthly budget-vs-actual and forecast-vs-actual variance analysis across revenue, COGS, and EBITDA
Identify and communicate key drivers of variance including volume, price/mix, commodity cost, and plant efficiency
Prepare variance commentary and bridge charts for PE sponsor and board reporting
Maintain and update the company’s rolling financial forecast in coordination with business unit leads
Support the annual budgeting process with bottoms-up build of revenue, cost, and margin assumptions
Model scenario analyses for pricing, capacity, and commodity cost changes
Assist with ad hoc financial analysis and special projects as directed by the CFO