Senior Financial Analyst, FP&A

Jostens - Minneapolis, MN

Full-time - Mid Level

Minneapolis, MN

Miscellaneous Manufacturing

About the position

The Senior Financial Analyst in FP&A will play a pivotal role in supporting the planning and forecasting processes within the finance team and the broader organization. This position is designed for an individual who is passionate about financial analysis and has a natural curiosity to delve into data to drive insights and improvements. The analyst will be responsible for maintaining existing financial models, developing new models, and conducting ad-hoc analyses to support various business initiatives. This role is critical for ensuring data accuracy and accessibility, which are essential for effective planning and forecasting. The Senior Financial Analyst will also be involved in system implementations that enhance the financial reporting and analysis capabilities of the organization. In this role, the analyst will perform monthly and quarterly reviews of actual results against budgets and prior year figures, conducting variance analyses to provide insights into financial performance. The position requires a strong focus on process improvement, where the analyst will partner with the finance team to enhance existing models and streamline processes, allowing for more time to be dedicated to analysis rather than data gathering. The analyst will also support FP&A leadership in implementing a quarterly forecasting process, which is crucial for strategic decision-making. This includes preparing quarterly forecasts and annual plans, collaborating with cross-functional partners to ensure accuracy and timeliness in financial projections. Additionally, the Senior Financial Analyst will engage in project work that leverages technology to improve planning, reporting, and data processes. This includes identifying and summarizing business trends and supporting various ad-hoc projects that require analytical expertise. The role demands strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with all levels of the organization and to convey complex financial information in a clear and concise manner.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly and quarterly review of actual results to budget and prior year, along with related variance analysis.
• Support planning and forecasting processes, including updating models and ensuring operational KPIs are linked to financial results.
• Produce and analyze weekly key metrics for the assigned organizational segment, providing analytical insights for business impacts.
• Partner with the finance team to enhance models and improve processes, enabling more time for analysis versus data gathering.
• Support FP&A leadership in implementing a quarterly forecasting process to provide guidance and assist with strategic decisions.
• Prepare quarterly forecasts and annual plans, working with cross-functional partners to create accurate and timely forecasts.
• Engage in project work to leverage technology for improving planning, reporting, and data processes.
• Identify, summarize, and communicate business trends to support various business initiatives and ad-hoc projects.

Requirements

• 5+ years of accounting and/or financial analysis experience.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Broad knowledge of accounting and FP&A practices and procedures.
• Excellent computer skills, particularly in MS Excel and advanced FP&A tools such as Adaptive Planning, Hyperion, BPC, Essbase, Power Query, Alteryx, Power BI, and Tableau.
• Strong analytical skills with a focus on process improvement and data accuracy.
• Great communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with all levels and functions in the organization.
• Attention to detail with the ability to plan, organize, and manage deadlines.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Incorta and Alteryx for data analysis and reporting.
• Familiarity with advanced financial modeling techniques.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• 401k retirement savings plan
• Paid holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible scheduling options