Financial Analyst

MILLER MILLING COMPANY•Eden Prairie, MN

15d•$67,400 - $90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Financial Analyst turns complex financial and operational data into accurate, meaningful insight for decision-making across the organization. The role has primary responsibility for mark-to-market reporting and related supply chain analytics, while also supporting month-end reporting, planning, forecasting, and cross-functional projects. This position is well suited for a curious, detail-oriented analyst who enjoys working closely with data, understanding how business activity flows through the financial results, and improving the processes and tools used to report.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Analytics, Economics, or a related field.
3+ years of relevant finance, accounting, FP&A, supply chain finance, commodity, manufacturing, or analytical experience preferred.
Solid understanding of financial statements, accounting concepts, and month-end reporting processes, with interest in how operational activity affects financial results.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and demonstrated ability to work accurately with large, complex, or imperfect data sets.
Experience with ERP and business intelligence tools; Microsoft Dynamics 365, Knime and Power BI preferred.
Strong analytical curiosity, problem-solving ability, attention to detail, and written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated interest in process improvement, automation, data visualization, or reporting modernization.
Ability to work independently, manage changing priorities, collaborate across functions, and exercise sound judgment regarding accuracy, controls, and confidential information.
Ability to multi-task and work in a team environment
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Nice To Haves

CMA and/or CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the recurring mark-to-market process for trading and contract activity, including data preparation, validation, analysis, reporting, documentation, and communication of results.
Develop a strong understanding of commodity markets, procurement, transportation, trading activity, and contract economics to explain performance drivers, financial impacts, and emerging risks.
Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends, exceptions, and underlying business drivers, and translate findings into clear, actionable insights for Finance and business leaders.
Partner with Supply Chain, Accounting, Finance, IT, and other teams to resolve data issues and improve the accuracy, consistency, and usefulness of reporting.
Develop financial models, scenario analyses, dashboards, and recurring or ad hoc reporting to support business decisions and strategic initiatives.
Support month-end close and management reporting, including assigned journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, supporting schedules, variance analysis, and financial commentary.
Connect operational activity to the general ledger and management results by investigating unusual activity, validating source data, and explaining actual performance versus plan, forecast, and prior periods.
Support the annual plan, recurring forecasts, long-range planning, executive and Board materials, and other Finance or cross-functional projects as needed.
Proactively identify and implement opportunities to simplify, standardize, automate, and strengthen financial and analytical processes, including expanded use of ERP, Power BI, workflow, and AI-assisted tools.
Maintain appropriate documentation and controls, balance recurring responsibilities with project-based work, and perform other duties as assigned.
Comply with corporate policies, procedures, and security standards while performing assigned duties.
Contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.