Job Description
Job DescriptionWe are looking for a Financial Analyst to join a logistics organization in Eagan, Minnesota. In this role, you will turn financial and operational data into practical insights that support growth, profitability, and stronger business decisions. The position offers the opportunity to partner with leaders across the company, evaluate strategic initiatives, and improve how performance is measured and reported.
Responsibilities:
• Examine financial results across business areas to highlight patterns in revenue, margins, and overall earnings performance.
• Create forecasting tools, business models, and what-if analyses to assess investments, operational initiatives, and expansion opportunities.
• Surface financial risks and upside potential by interpreting performance data and connecting findings to business outcomes.
• Partner with department leaders to understand operational challenges and shape data-backed recommendations.
• Design dashboards, key performance indicators, and reporting tools that give stakeholders clear visibility into results.
• Deliver concise presentations and recommendations to senior leadership to support planning and decision-making.
• Use analytical technologies and data mining techniques to identify trends, uncover insights, and strengthen reporting accuracy.
• Identify opportunities to streamline reporting and enhance decision support through automation and emerging technologies.
• Contribute to cross-functional efforts focused on efficiency, profitability, operational improvement, and a broader data-driven culture.• 3+ years of experience in financial analysis, corporate finance, or a related analytical role.
• Demonstrated ability to build financial models, forecasts, and scenario analyses for business planning.
• Strong background in variance analysis, profitability analysis, and ad hoc financial evaluation.
• Experience developing KPI reporting and translating data into actionable business insights.
• Proficiency with Power BI and other tools used for financial analytics and data visualization.
• Knowledge of return on investment analysis and methods for evaluating strategic initiatives.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present complex findings clearly to business leaders.