Lead Financial Analyst

Andersen Corporation • Bayport, MN

5d • $90,039 - $139,561

About The Position

The Lead Financial Analyst develops, interprets, and implements complex financial and accounting concepts and techniques for financial planning and control. The role leads plant financial reporting and budgeting, analyzes operational and financial performance, and provides decision-ready insights and recommendations to Operations leadership. It also supports capital investment business cases and partners with plant leaders and Finance and Operations stakeholders to help achieve operating targets.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field.
• Advanced financial modeling and data analysis skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, OneStream or similar planning/reporting tools, and Power BI.
• Ability to synthesize complex financial and operational data, identify trends and drivers, and turn analysis into clear recommendations for Operations leadership.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain financial concepts, performance drivers, and recommendations to non-financial stakeholders.
• Meticulous attention to accuracy, consistency, compliance with financial guidelines, and internal controls.
• Ability to develop and deliver clear, compelling presentations that influence decisions and drive alignment across Operations and Finance partners.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and communicate with business partners at all organizational levels, including executives, using professional skepticism and sound financial judgment.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial reporting for daily tier-level discussions, providing timely insights into variance drivers and partnering with subject matter experts to identify risks, opportunities, and recommended actions.
• Partner with plant leadership to review manufacturing output targets and balance capacity, cost, labor, and delivery impacts.
• Translate complex operational and financial data into organized, decision-ready recommendations for Operations leadership.
• Analyze variances to Budget and Outlook, research underlying drivers, and help guide strategies to achieve annual operating targets.
• Lead and execute the plant’s annual budget process, connecting financial targets to operational cost drivers, assumptions, and improvement opportunities.
• Support capital investment business cases by evaluating financial impacts, operational benefits, risks, and payback considerations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with employer fixed contributions and company matching
• Profit sharing
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Health Savings Account (HSA), and Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Life insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Paid maternity leave and paid parental leave
• Career growth planning and nationwide career opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior