Jobs · Finance · Minnesota

Sr. Financial Analyst

Osaic · Oakdale, MN · 3 wk ago
Finance$85k–$100k/yrFull-time

Summary

The Senior Financial Analyst is a key contributor within the Finance organization, responsible for delivering high-quality financial analysis, forecasting, and insights to support business decision-making. This role partners closely with cross-functional stakeholders to evaluate performance, identify trends, and drive financial discipline while supporting strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities

  • Support and lead components of the annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-range planning processes
  • Develop and maintain financial models to project revenue, expenses, and key business drivers
  • Analyze financial results, identify variances, and provide clear explanations and recommendations
  • Prepare recurring and ad hoc reports for leadership, including dashboards and performance summaries
  • Partner with functional leaders (e.g., Finance, Product, Operations, Sales) to support financial decision-making
  • Provide actionable insights on cost management, revenue drivers, and operational efficiency
  • Support resource planning, investment evaluation, and cost optimization efforts
  • Translate financial data into clear business insights for non-financial stakeholders
  • Conduct scenario modeling, sensitivity analysis, and business case development for key initiatives
  • Support strategic projects such as new product launches, pricing changes, and process improvements
  • Evaluate financial impact of initiatives and track performance against expectations
  • Assist in long-term strategic planning and financial outlook development
  • Produce accurate and timely financial reporting packages
  • Ensure data integrity and consistency across financial systems and reports
  • Improve reporting processes and automate where possible
  • Leverage tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, financial systems) to enhance data visualization and insights
  • Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting accuracy, and efficiency
  • Support implementation of new tools, models, and best practices
  • Partner with Accounting to ensure alignment between financial results and forecasts

Qualifications

  • 4–7+ years of experience in FP&A, financial analysis, or related field
  • Strong financial modeling and analytical skills
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel (e.g., pivot tables, modeling, forecasting)
  • Ability to synthesize data into clear insights and communicate effectively

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience supporting business units or revenue-generating functions
  • Familiarity with financial systems (e.g., SAP, Hyperion, Oracle, Anaplan)
  • Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
  • MBA, CFA, CPA, or progress toward certification

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