Senior Financial Analyst

Patterson Companies, Inc.•Saint Paul, MN

18d

About The Position

Patterson isn't just a place to work, it's a partner that cares about your success. One of the distinguishing marks of our company is the talented people who embrace the people-first, always advancing, and results-driven culture. Professional growth abounds in this motivating environment. We value the diverse talents and experiences our employees bring to Patterson and believe that they build a stronger and successful organization. Patterson Companies is seeking a driven Senior Financial Analyst to join our Strategic Accounts Division. In this critical role, you will be a key player in shaping our financial strategy, delivering the actionable insights and internal reporting that drive our executive decision-making. You will take ownership of month-end financial reporting, act as a vital partner to our Regional Dental Service Organization (DSO) and Institutional Business and manage the annual budget and quarterly forecasts.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a closely related field.
5+ years of relevant experience in financial reporting, corporate finance, or business analysis.
Exceptional analytical skills with rigorous attention to detail and accuracy.
Advanced proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, specifically utilizing complex functions and modeling in Excel, as well as Access, Word, and PowerPoint.
Deep understanding of core business processes and hands-on experience in financial variance analysis.
Proven ability to proactively troubleshoot and resolve problems within complex systems with minimal supervision.
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present financial data to non-financial stakeholders.
A collaborative mindset with a strong willingness to learn, share knowledge, and elevate the broader finance team.

Responsibilities

Lead the compilation, reconciliation, and delivery of month-end sales and margin reporting for Regional DSO and Institutional customers.
Partner with division leadership to drive the annual budget and ongoing forecasting processes for the Regional DSO and Institutional Business units.
Serve as the primary finance lead on P&L kick-off calls, building out comprehensive P&Ls for all new and existing DSO account bids.
Analyze customer purchasing trends, product performance, and industry data using SAP and BI tools, converting complex data into clear, actionable business intelligence.
Correlate financial performance with overall business strategies by closely monitoring key operating metrics.
Maintain meticulous documentation for all reporting processes and continually seek ways to optimize financial systems.
Perform other ad-hoc financial duties and project work as assigned.