The Senior Financial Analyst will be instrumental in supporting the continued growth of our client, a dynamic manufacturing organization. This newly created position reports directly to the CFO and will take ownership of critical financial processes and analysis. Core responsibilities include budgeting, forecasting (monthly, quarterly, and orders/backlog/revenue), evaluating product and gross margin trends, tracking plant performance metrics, labor rates, utilization, and capital investment planning, as well as other high-impact financial projects.
This role works closely with teams across Sales, Engineering, and Operations to deliver data-driven insights that influence business decisions in a fast-paced, growth-focused environment. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in GAAP, experience within manufacturing and engineering settings, and the ability to develop and execute complex financial analyses independently.
Worksite Location: This role is located in the Northwest suburbs of the Twin Cities, MN
Salary: $100k - $125k/yr. base salary
Benefits: Comprehensive benefit offerings to include medical, dental, vision, short-term/long-term disability, accident insurance, and 401k with company match.
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial analysis reports to support leadership decision-making
- Lead and support budgeting and forecasting processes, including annual budgets and quarterly reforecasting
- Analyze operational and financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement
- Develop dashboards and KPIs for executive leadership using Power BI and Excel advanced modeling
- Partner with Sales, Engineering, and Operations to conduct price, cost, margin, utilization, and other analyses
- Support strategic planning and capital investment decisions with robust financial models and analyses
- Assist with ERP data extraction, reporting, and integration of financial insights into operational systems
- Establish and enhance reporting processes for Capex, Backlog, Pipeline, and Cash Forecast
- Provide reporting for SIOP (Sales, Inventory, Operations Planning) metrics
Required Skills & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
- Minimum of 7 years of Finance, Accounting, or FP&A experience
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial modeling and Power Query
- Proficiency in Power BI or similar tools
- Experience with ERP systems; Epicor ERP experience helpful
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present financial insights to leadership
- Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple projects to meet tight deadlines
- Strong analytical thinking, organizational skills, and attention to detail
- Ability to maintain confidentiality associated with financial data
About Versique:
Versique: /ver-seek/adj. being both versatile and unique; n. a high-performance recruiting firm specializing in executive leadership search, direct hire, and interim hiring solutions.
Versique Executive, Professional, & Interim Recruiting is a locally owned and operated hiring and placement firm based in the Twin Cities of Minnesota. With specialized practice areas across our three divisions, Versique delivers tailored expertise to a wide range of industries. What sets us apart is our team of recruiters—seasoned professionals who have worked in the very fields they now hire for, providing unmatched industry insight and connections.
We believe people are more than just resumes—they are transformative, unlocking the potential for organizational growth and success.
Versique is proud to be award-winning, earning recognition on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies and the Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal's Fast 50 list for 2023. We are also consistently recognized as a Star Tribune Top Workplace and were named a Best Place to Work in 2022 by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal.
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Versique is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.
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