We are looking for a Financial Analyst to support reporting, forecasting, and business decision-making for a team based in Burnsville, Minnesota. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who can turn financial data into clear insights, build practical models, and provide analytical support across a range of business needs. The role requires strong attention to detail, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and the ability to communicate findings in a meaningful way.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop financial models and analytical tools to evaluate business performance, support planning activities, and guide strategic decisions.<br>• Review operating results against forecasts and budgets, identify key drivers of variances, and summarize findings for stakeholders.<br>• Perform ad hoc financial analysis to address emerging business questions and support leadership with timely recommendations.<br>• Gather, organize, and interpret large data sets using data mining techniques to uncover trends, risks, and opportunities.<br>• Prepare recurring and on-demand financial reports that present accurate results and actionable insights in a clear format.<br>• Partner with cross-functional teams to collect financial inputs, validate assumptions, and improve the quality of analysis.<br>• Monitor financial metrics and help maintain reporting processes that support consistent and reliable decision-making.
<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 entry-level Financial Analyst to join a team on a contract-to-permanent basis. This opportunity is well suited for someone who enjoys working with numbers, interpreting market activity, and turning data into meaningful financial insights. The role offers hands-on exposure to reporting, analysis, and market research while supporting day-to-day business decisions.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Review financial data sets and summarize trends, variances, and performance indicators for internal stakeholders.<br>• Prepare recurring and ad hoc reports that help support budgeting, forecasting, and operational planning activities.<br>• Analyze market information and economic conditions to identify factors that may influence financial performance.<br>• Assist with gathering, organizing, and validating data to improve the accuracy of financial reporting and analysis.<br>• Use financial research tools, including market data platforms, to support investment and business-related evaluations.<br>• Collaborate with team members across finance and operations to provide timely analytical support for ongoing initiatives.<br>• Monitor key metrics and highlight notable changes, risks, or opportunities through clear written and verbal communication.