Senior Financial Analyst

C.H. Robinson•Eden Prairie, MN

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

C.H. Robinson is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to serve as a key strategic partner, driving data analysis that supports informed business decisions. In this role, you will lead the preparation of monthly financial statements, comparative reports, and annual budgets, while offering strategic insights to leaders. Your focus will be on collaborating with internal stakeholders and business leaders to generate value and contribute to the overall success of the organization. At C.H. Robinson, we believe in the power of in-person collaboration to fuel innovation and drive success. In this role, you will engage with peers on-site three days a week, fostering creativity and delivering impactful results. With the flexibility to work remotely two days a week, this role strikes the perfect balance between teamwork and autonomy.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or related field from an accredited college or university
Minimum 3-5 years of progressive experience in FP&A, finance, or related analytical roles
Ability to travel up to 5% (domestic and international), as needed

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in Excel (or equivalent), with ability to build and audit complex models; strong PowerPoint/financial storytelling skills
Strong communication and influencing skills; ability to translate complex analysis into clear recommendations
Financial modeling and analysis skills, including scenario/sensitivity analysis and variance/root-cause analysis
Strong skills in data analytics, financial analysis, and accounting
Experience with finance technology such as Oracle, Essbase, or TM1
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills across all levels of the organization
Ability to influence and consult effectively with multiple stakeholders at various levels
Experience navigating a matrixed organization with competing priorities
Team-oriented, thrives in collaborative environments
Strong time management and ability to meet deadlines while managing multiple priorities
Comfortable working autonomously in a fast-paced, rapidly changing, results-oriented environment
Values diversity and inclusion in the workplace

Responsibilities

Own monthly forecasting processes for assigned business areas; ensure timelines, inputs, and approvals are met, proactively surfacing trends and performance risks/opportunities
Partner with business leaders to develop monthly forecast; challenge inputs and ensure consistency with enterprise guidance
Perform month-end close analysis, including variance to annual plan, rolling forecast, and prior year; identify key drivers and root causes in monthly reporting
Monitor KPIs; identify actionable improvement opportunities and quantify the expected financial impact
Drive continuous improvement of planning/reporting processes (standardization, documentation, automation) to improve accuracy, speed, and controls
Partner on the implementation and enhancement of reporting and analytical tools (requirements, validation/testing, user enablement) so stakeholders have reliable, timely insights
Coordinate with Corporate Finance on standard reporting, planning assumptions, and analytics best practices; contribute to enterprise-wide initiatives
Perform other related duties as assigned, consistent with team and/or country-specific requirements

Benefits

Three medical plans which include Prescription drug coverage
Enhanced Fertility benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Account (including employer contribution)
Dental and Vision
Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Paid observed holidays
2 paid floating holidays for U.S. hourly employees
Flexible Time Off (FTO) offered to U.S. salaried employees — no accruals and no caps.
Paid Time Off (PTO) offered to all other employees in the U.S. and Canada
Paid parental leave
Paid time off to volunteer in your community
Charitable Giving Match Program
401(k) with 6% company matching
Employee Stock Purchase Plan