Senior Financial Analyst

About the role

Tennant Company is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst at our global headquarters in Eden Prairie, MN. This role will be part of the North America Business Unit (NABU) Finance organization and will serve as a finance business partner to key stakeholders across the business. The Senior Financial Analyst will engage directly with department leaders to provide financial insights, direction, and decision support, with a focus on operating expense management, forecasting, reporting, and financial modeling. The position offers the opportunity to support a variety of functional or business areas, contributing to business-specific financial initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support monthly reporting, forecasting, and annual operating plan processes for assigned areas
• Provide accurate, timely, and insightful financial analysis to key stakeholders across the business
• Analyze operating expenses and key business drivers to identify risks and opportunities
• Develop and deliver financial reporting packages, dashboards, and presentations
• Partner with stakeholders to understand performance trends and provide data-driven recommendations
• Contribute to the development, governance, and continuous improvement of financial reporting and planning processes
• Collaborate across teams to drive consistency in forecasting, reporting, and analytics
• Support broader NABU finance initiatives such as long-range planning, enterprise reporting, or strategic analysis
• Proactively identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and insight generation
• Manage and contribute to ad-hoc financial analyses and projects as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting (4-year degree)
• 3–7 years of experience in financial analysis or related finance roles
• Strong understanding of financial and business performance metrics
• Experience with financial planning processes including forecasting and budgeting
• Experience in business analytics, financial modeling, and management reporting
• Effective communication, organization, and time management skills
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience working with financial systems and reporting tools (e.g., SAP, OneStream, Power BI) preferred
• Global company experience preferred
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment

Skills

• Self-motivated with a strong intellectual curiosity and analytical mindset
• Proven critical thinking skills and attention to detail
• High level of professionalism and maturity
• Ability to effectively communicate with and influence stakeholders, including senior leadership
• Collaborative with a strong client service mindset
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
• Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic, evolving environment

Why This Role

• Opportunity to partner with leaders across a variety of business functions
• Broad exposure to both strategic and operational finance activities
• Dynamic, collaborative environment with opportunities to drive impact and process improvement

Pay

Competitive base salary range: $78,700 - $118,100. Total compensation includes base salary plus benefits.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Disability and life insurance
• Paid time off
• Voluntary benefits