Financial Analyst

Job Summary:

 The FP&A team supports the business by producing budgets, forecasts, analysis, and monthly management financials for the company. As part of this face-paced team, you will view financials through a critical eye, identifying variances or anomalies in data and trends. You will use this analysis to ensure financial accuracy, provide insight into business performance, and support strategies for improvement.  

Job Description:

• Support the enterprise consolidation for the income statement, balance sheet, and statement of cashflow for planning and forecasting.  
• Assist with the monthly reporting process including the preparation of all internal financial presentations to the Executive Leadership Team and Board of Directors. 
• Perform variance analysis of financial statements and provide commentary explaining variances for management.  
• Contribute to the development of the annual operating plan and capital budgets.  
• Support the consolidation of ongoing forecasts through strong working relationships with business partners. 
• Assist in the maintenance and administration of the OneStream financial system.  
• Support financial modeling activities, including scenario analysis and forecasting. 
• Assist in improving FP&A processes to reduce redundancies and accelerate reporting timelines.  
• Assist in the automated forecast process via OneStream.  

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• None.   

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OF POSITION

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related business field.  
• Foundational understanding of the interconnectivity between the income statement, balance sheet, and statement of cash flows.  
• Experience supporting financial reporting analysis.  
• FP&A experience required.  
• PE experience is preferable.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS OF POSITION

• Background in manufacturing industry is a plus. 
• OneStream experience a plus.  
• Power BI experience is a plus.  

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Strong analytical, accounting, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret and summarize vast amounts of data.  
• Experience supporting planning, budgeting, and accounting. Experience in manufacturing environments is a plus.  
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.  
• Self-starter with a continuous improvement mindset.  
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, data analysis tools a plus.  
• Basic financial modeling skills.  
• Attention to detail. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.  
• Excellent organizational skills.  
• Ability to work cross-functionally with different levels of the organization.  
• Knowledgeable in personal computers, Microsoft Office Products.  
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.  

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Occasional walking.  
• Manual dexterity for repetitive work.  
• Frequent sitting for prolonged periods.  
• Travel: N/A 
• Chemicals: N/A 
• Ability to lift, push, and pull: N/A 

Location Addendums:

• Twin Cities:  
• Provide financial analysis and reporting support for the Twin Cities operations, partnering with local leadership to understand performance drivers and trends. 
• Support operational forecasting and performance tracking, including key metrics related to production, labor, and efficiency. 

EEO Statement:

The Imagine Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.