We are looking for a Division Finance Manager to provide strong financial leadership for operations in Plymouth, Minnesota. This role works closely with regional, district, and branch leaders to improve performance, strengthen decision-making, and support execution against business goals. The ideal candidate brings a blend of analytical depth, planning expertise, and the ability to translate financial data into practical recommendations for operational teams.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Collaborate with regional, district, and branch leadership to improve financial and operational performance across the assigned area.<br>• Deliver financial training, guidance, and practical resources that help field managers apply sound business practices in daily operations.<br>• Review existing controls and workflows, and recommend process or system improvements that enhance accuracy, efficiency, and results.<br>• Interpret financial performance by examining trends in pricing, utilization, revenue, margin, and asset mix to identify key business drivers.<br>• Build and assess financial models, including cash flow and value-based analyses, to support planning and strategic business decisions.<br>• Partner with field management to uncover performance gaps, evaluate business risks, and develop corrective actions that support target outcomes.<br>• Lead the regional monthly forecast and annual planning cycle, while reviewing district and branch submissions for quality, consistency, and alignment.<br>• Monitor progress against business initiatives and strategic goals, and provide leadership with clear reporting on results and trends.<br>• Prepare concise analyses, presentation materials, and recommendations to support management review and decision-making.
We are looking for an experienced finance leader to support strategic planning, forecasting, and performance analysis for a health insurance organization in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. This Long-term Contract position will guide budgeting activities, deliver meaningful financial insights to leadership, and help shape decisions tied to growth, investments, and operational priorities. The role works closely with cross-functional stakeholders to strengthen reporting, evaluate business performance, and provide forward-looking financial perspective in a dynamic environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead enterprise financial planning activities, including long-range planning, annual budget development, and recurring forecast updates.<br>• Partner with senior business leaders to translate operational priorities into sound financial strategies and measurable performance targets.<br>• Prepare and present internal management reports that highlight key trends, risks, and opportunities affecting business results.<br>• Conduct detailed financial modeling and ad hoc analysis to support investment decisions, growth initiatives, and business case development.<br>• Deliver actionable recommendations by interpreting financial data and connecting findings to strategic and operational objectives.<br>• Collaborate across teams to improve planning assumptions, reporting accuracy, and overall decision support for leadership.<br>• Support evaluation of business performance within a health insurance setting, including analysis related to specialized programs and operational initiatives.<br>• Use financial tools and reporting systems to organize data, streamline analysis, and enhance visibility into financial outcomes.
<p>Our client in the Southwest metro is looking for a Financial Analyst with strong business partnering who has worked with large data sets and has done strategic analytics. This company is privately owned and has great leadership and is growing. Please reach out on LinkedIn @JenniferExsted.</p>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Financial Analyst to join our team in Newport, Minnesota. In this role, you will leverage your expertise to analyze financial data and provide insights that drive strategic decisions within our sales and marketing departments. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute to the company’s growth through informed financial planning and reporting.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Analyze sales and marketing data to identify performance trends and provide actionable insights.<br>• Build and maintain financial models to support strategic planning and decision-making processes.<br>• Create and deliver reports on critical metrics such as customer acquisition costs and sales pipeline efficiency.<br>• Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to assess campaign effectiveness and recommend optimal budget allocations.<br>• Track expenses and variances, ensuring alignment with financial goals while identifying opportunities for cost savings.<br>• Assist in the development of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts for sales and marketing departments.<br>• Conduct pricing and margin analyses to support decision-making, including customer profitability and segmentation.<br>• Manage and evaluate royalty rates, profitability of licensed products, and costing data to enhance financial outcomes.<br>• Present financial findings and recommendations to senior leadership in a clear and actionable format.<br>• Perform ad hoc financial analyses to support business strategies, pricing decisions, and organizational assessments.
We are looking for an experienced Finance Transformation Manager to lead a high-impact initiative focused on strengthening warranty and claims operations for a manufacturing organization in Minnesota. This Long-term Contract position will guide the assessment of current financial and operational practices, uncover improvement opportunities, and shape a more effective model for reserve management, claims administration, and reporting. The role calls for a senior specialist who can combine accounting insight, financial planning expertise, process evaluation, and project leadership to drive practical, sustainable results across multiple business functions.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the end-to-end warranty and claims transformation effort, coordinating priorities, timelines, and stakeholder alignment across the project.<br>• Examine warranty reserves, liability balances, and accrual approaches to determine whether financial treatment is accurate, supportable, and scalable.<br>• Evaluate claim activity, usage patterns, and reporting outcomes to identify trends that affect forecasting, reserves, and overall financial performance.<br>• Partner with Accounting and FP&A leaders to refine forecasting assumptions, quantify business impact, and strengthen financial decision-making.<br>• Assess how the shift from insured coverage to a self-insured structure affects accounting practices and recommend any needed adjustments.<br>• Review current claims workflows, controls, and ownership structures to improve efficiency, accountability, and process consistency.<br>• Document existing processes, data movement, stakeholder roles, and key decision points to create a clear view of the current operating environment.<br>• Analyze supporting systems and data inputs across platforms such as Oracle, Tavant, Salesforce, and OneStream to identify gaps and integration concerns.<br>• Develop a future-state framework that includes governance, process documentation, performance measures, and actionable recommendations for leadership.<br>• Present findings, progress updates, and strategic recommendations to finance executives and other senior stakeholders.
We are looking for an accomplished finance leader to serve as a key partner to executive leadership within a privately held manufacturing company. This position will guide both finance and treasury operations, helping shape financial strategy, strengthen reporting, and support sound decision-making across the business. The role also provides leadership to a small team and offers the opportunity to influence planning, performance, and long-term growth.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the organization’s finance and treasury activities, ensuring strong oversight of cash management, liquidity planning, and overall financial health.<br>• Lead the annual budgeting cycle and support ongoing forecasting efforts to align operating plans with business objectives.<br>• Oversee the month-end close process and maintain accurate, timely financial reporting for leadership review.<br>• Develop and refine budget processes, controls, and reporting practices to improve visibility into business performance.<br>• Prepare and analyze cash flow forecasts to support funding needs, working capital management, and strategic planning.<br>• Provide leadership and mentorship to a finance team of 3 to 5 employees, promoting accountability and focused development.<br>• Partner with senior leaders on strategic initiatives, including financial evaluation related to mergers, acquisitions, or other growth opportunities.<br>• Use tools such as Microsoft Power BI to enhance reporting, create dashboards, and deliver actionable financial insights.