Financial Analyst

Christensen Farms•Sleepy Eye, MN

14h•Hybrid

About The Position

Christensen Farms is seeking a Financial Analyst I or Financial Analyst II to support financial planning, analysis, reporting, forecasting, and business decision-making across the organization. This role is responsible for developing financial insights, supporting budgeting and forecasting activities, creating reporting solutions, and partnering with business leaders to drive operational and financial performance. Depending on experience, this position may be hired at the Financial Analyst I or Financial Analyst II level. Both levels play a key role in delivering actionable financial analysis, developing data models, generating reports and dashboards, and supporting strategic and operational initiatives across the business.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Analytics, or a related field.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Experience independently performing financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and financial modeling (for FA II).
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with Microsoft Power BI, SQL, and data reporting tools (for FA II).
Demonstrated ability to develop data models, reporting solutions, and actionable business insights (for FA II).
Strong communication skills with the ability to partner effectively with business leaders and stakeholders (for FA II).
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and support strategic decision-making through financial analysis (for FA II).

Nice To Haves

Experience with Power BI, SQL, data modeling, or reporting tools preferred (for FA I).
Eagerness to learn financial systems, reporting processes, and business operations (for FA I).

Responsibilities

Conduct financial analyses, market research, trend analysis, and data validation to support business decisions and operational performance.
Develop, maintain, and enhance financial and operational data models used for budgeting, forecasting, scenario planning, and strategic decision-making.
Create, maintain, and generate reports, dashboards, and business insights utilizing Microsoft Power BI, Excel, and other reporting tools.
Partner closely with business leaders and stakeholders to understand operational goals, identify opportunities, and provide financial guidance and recommendations.
Support budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and monthly financial review processes.
Analyze key performance indicators and business metrics, providing actionable insights to improve profitability and operational efficiency.
Translate business requirements into analytical solutions, reporting tools, and financial models that support organizational objectives.
Identify process improvement opportunities and support initiatives that strengthen financial reporting, data quality, and decision-making capabilities.
Collaborate with Accounting, Operations, Production, and other departments to support financial planning, reporting, and business performance initiatives.
Support Finance Team projects and contribute to continuous improvement efforts across financial processes and systems.