About the position
At Andersen, we pride ourselves on our core values of Humility, Ownership, Meaningful connection, and Expertise - HOME. Headquartered in Bayport, Minnesota, Andersen Corporation is the largest window and door manufacturer in North America. We're focused on bringing more light into people's lives by helping them create healthier, happier spaces to build memories and do what they love. This applies to our team, too. In 2024, we were recognized as one of Newsweek's America's Greatest Workplaces for Women and Newsweek's Most Trustworthy Companies in America. Earning the 2024 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year—Sustained Excellence Award, Andersen is also committed to environmental health and sustainability. No matter your role, you'll have the opportunity to make a difference at Andersen. We are seeking a highly analytical and driven Principal Analyst to join our Go-to-Market Finance team. This role is critical in supporting our sales team while also collaborating closely on strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess 7+ years of financial analysis experience in retail, manufacturing, or direct-to-consumer industries and have a proven ability to deliver insights that impact strategic decisions and business growth.
Responsibilities
- Work with business partners to develop and manage budgets, forecasts and financial models to drive effective decision-making processes.
- Engage closely with Sales and other GTM teams to align financial objectives and support strategic business decisions.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to evaluate and model potential promotions and other sales initiatives.
- Evaluate financial performance, analyzing results and providing actionable insights to improve profitability.
- Assess current financial processes, recommend, and implement improvements for accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
- Minimum 7 years of experience in financial analysis within retail, manufacturing, or direct-to-consumer industries.
- Advanced financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting skills; advanced proficiency in Excel and familiarity with ERP systems.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze complex data, with experience in analyzing manufacturing, retail, or direct-to-consumer business metrics such as cost structures, inventory management, pricing strategies, and customer acquisition costs.
- Excellent communication skills to clearly present financial insights to both financial and non-financial audiences; proven track record of successful cross-functional collaboration.
- Self-starter who proactively identifies improvement opportunities and effectively manages multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Nice-to-haves
- MBA or relevant certifications (CFA, CPA) are a plus.
Benefits
- 401 (k) Plan, Employer Fixed Contributions & Company Matching
- Profit Sharing
- Medical, dental, prescription, vision coverage
- Tax-advantaged accounts for healthcare expenses
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
- Paid Maternity Leave & Paid Parental Leave
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Career Growth Planning & Nationwide Career Opportunities
