Senior Financial Analyst

Jostens • Minneapolis, MN

1d • $85,000 - $100,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Jostens is seeking a highly analytical, business-focused Senior Financial Analyst to join its Finance team. The role partners with sales and operational leaders, providing financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and performance analysis. It combines FP&A capabilities with knowledge of accounting principles to deliver actionable insights, improve financial visibility, and influence strategic decision-making.

The position supports month-end and annual close activities, financial performance reporting, business planning, and analysis. The analyst works with Sales and cross-functional stakeholders to identify performance drivers, assess strategic initiatives, and provide recommendations. The role also improves financial processes, reporting efficiency, and analytical capabilities by developing models, dashboards, and reporting tools.

This position is hybrid, with onsite work at Jostens’ Minneapolis headquarters three days per week. The salary range is $85,000 to $100,000, with annual bonus eligibility.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of progressive experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, Corporate Finance, or a related finance role.
• Four-year degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Strong understanding of financial statements and accounting principles, combined with business acumen.
• Advanced Excel skills and ability to analyze large datasets.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills, accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize multiple concurrent responsibilities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work effectively across organizational levels, build stakeholder partnerships and credibility, and communicate complex financial and accounting concepts as clear, actionable insights.
• Ability to make informed business decisions using policy knowledge, analytical thinking, experience, and sound judgment; work independently; and escalate issues appropriately.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Access, Oracle, and Incorta systems.
• Experience supporting sales organizations or operational business units.
• CPA, CMA, or MBA.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, variance analyses, financial bridges, and analytical summaries for month-end and annual closes, and present key drivers to leadership.
• Develop, maintain, and analyze weekly sales, volume, and profitability reporting.
• Analyze results against forecasts, budgets, and prior-year performance, highlighting trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Partner with Sales and cross-functional stakeholders to identify performance drivers, evaluate strategic initiatives, and provide financial insights supporting business decisions and financial objectives.
• Support quarterly forecasting and annual budget development by working with functional teams to assess assumptions, quantify risks and opportunities, and improve forecast accuracy.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting efficiency, and analytical capabilities.
• Develop models, dashboards, and reporting tools that improve business performance visibility and decision-making.
• Support ad hoc analyses, special projects, and key business initiatives.
• Respond to financial inquiries and provide data-driven recommendations to Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Finance teams.

Benefits

• Competitive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Voluntary benefits, including home and car insurance, pet insurance, and a flexible spending account.
• 401(k) plan with immediate vesting.
• Hybrid work options.
• Accrued paid time off and company-paid holidays.
• For Washington residents: 13 vacation days, 8 paid sick leave days, 8 company-paid holidays, and family paid leave.
• Tuition reimbursement after 6 months of service.
• Annual bonus eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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