Senior Financial Analyst
Senior Financial Analyst Overview
Tennant Company is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst at its global headquarters in Eden Prairie, MN. This role is part of the North America Business Unit (NABU) Finance organization and serves as a finance business partner to key stakeholders across the business.
General 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
- Possess a deep understanding of financial and business performance metrics
- Collaborate across teams to drive consistency in forecasting, reporting, and analytics
- Contribute to the development, governance, and continuous improvement of financial reporting and planning processes
- 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
Required Experience & Education
- 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
Required Interpersonal & Behavioral 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
- Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $78,700 - $118,100
Benefits
- A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, paid time off, and voluntary benefits!
About Tennant Company
Tennant Company is a globally recognized leader in the cleaning equipment industry, with more than $1B in revenue. Founded 150 years ago, we are committed to stewardship and creating a cleaner, safer, and healthier world through innovation and sustainability. Our global presence allows for diverse career opportunities and a dynamic work environment. Join us in reinventing how the world cleans!
Equal Opportunity Employer
Tennant Company is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or any other basis protected by state or federal law or local ordinance.