Financial Analyst

Aston Carter•Chanhassen, MN

9d•$41 - $55•Hybrid

About The Position

Support enterprise-wide budgeting activities, including revenue planning, gross margin expectations, and operating expense targets. Coordinate recurring forecast cycles and assist leadership with updates to financial outlooks throughout the fiscal year. Analyze actual results against budget and forecast expectations, identifying key drivers impacting profitability and business performance. Develop financial models and reporting tools to improve visibility into revenue, margins, and expense trends. Monitor gross margin performance across customer, product, and supplier segments, highlighting risks and opportunities for improvement. Partner with operational and commercial teams to understand cost drivers, pricing dynamics, and profitability trends. Prepare monthly and quarterly financial analyses for management, providing actionable recommendations to support decision-making. Ensure the accuracy and integrity of budgeting, forecasting, and margin reporting processes through ongoing review and validation. Document planning methodologies, reporting procedures, and financial analysis processes to support consistency and scalability. Create and distribute ad hoc analyses related to profitability, pricing, budgeting, forecasting, and operational performance.

Requirements

Financial analysis
Budgeting
Margin analysis
Financial reporting
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
4+ years experience in FP&A or finance
2+ years supporting yearly budget processes, specifically in sales and margin analysis
1+ year experience with Power BI

Nice To Haves

Experience in industries such as distribution, retail, or manufacturing preferred

Responsibilities

Coordinate and support enterprise-wide budgeting activities, including planning for revenue and operating expenses.
Assist with recurring forecast cycles and update financial outlooks throughout the year.
Analyze actual results against budget and forecast expectations to identify profitability drivers.
Develop financial models and reporting tools for better revenue and margin visibility.
Monitor and report on gross margin performance across various segments.
Collaborate with operational and commercial teams to understand cost drivers and pricing dynamics.
Prepare financial analyses for management and provide actionable recommendations.
Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting processes.
Document planning methodologies and financial analysis procedures.
Create ad hoc analyses related to profitability and operational performance.