FP & A Analyst II – Eden Prairie

PURPOSE:The FP&A Analyst II is responsible for providing financial support for critical areas and time-bound processes such as the annual budget, periodic forecasts and the month-end close cycle.

Assists in the preparation of various financial activities including data gathering, trending, modeling, forecasting, planning and reporting.

Collects information from various areas across the company to assist in the building of models to provide insight to underlying business dynamics.JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:* Prepares and reviews accurate and timely financial and business-related analyses, research, and forecasts* Compiles and prepares accurate and timely reports.

Able to convey information in a meaningful way utilizing tables,* graphs and charts.* Collects and synthesizes information from various areas across the company, builds models to provide insight tounderlying business dynamics, creates written presentations and participates in business reviews.* Develops and prepares various analytical and statistical reports in support of the business activities.* Develops, interprets, analyzes, and implements complex business strategies.* Provides support to the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting of the assigned business area including variance analysis and sensitivity testing.* Leads special financial and business-related studies as needed to support project objectives* Conducts analysis of alternatives, recommendations, and research from multiple sources* Supports functional and cross functional projects and implements process improvements within functionalarea.* Able to articulate impact of analysis, modeling, business decision support on key financial measures* Conceptualizes, completes, and presents analysis in support of management decisions, forecasts, and initiatives withinthe department.* Acts as an internal consultant and interacts with appropriate levels of management.* Performs other relevant job duties as required.JOB REQUIREMENTS:Education/ Certifications: (Required/Preferred-list requirement is required or preferred)* Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related fieldExperience:* 3
– 5+ years of progressive Finance-related experienceSkills/ Abilities:* Expresses ideas and information in a clear and concise manner; tailors message to fit the interests and needs of the audience.

Able to listen closely to identify important facts, assumptions and relevant information.* Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access and related software applications.* Ability to be a team member and demonstrate skills to contribute to team dynamics.* Capability to work independently when needed.* Outstanding analytical skills (numerical, verbal).* Strong Strategic Planning, Financial and Operations / Business Background.

Not purely financial background required.* Strong business acumen* Financial modeling experience.* Budgeting and forecasting experience a plus* Must be self-driven and very motivated.* Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others within a complex, fast paced organization required.* Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities.* Strong administrative, organizational and relationship skills.* Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.* Position also requires strong interpersonal skills, discretion, diplomacy, and judgment.* Strong teamwork ethic, positive proactive flexible attitude ability to take complete ownership of responsibilities.* Ability to work under pressure and time constraints as well as handle several tasks simultaneously required.* Ability to manage confidential information.* Statistical modeling skills a plus.* Demonstrated success in multiple, difficult and complex financial analysis* Possess excellent research and analysis skills* Experience with data visualization tools ie.

Power BI is a plus.* Experience with Oracle, DEQ, EPM application a plus.PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT/ DEMANDS:* Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment* Incumbent may sit for long periods of time at desk or computer terminal* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.* Incumbent may use calculators, keyboards, telephone and other office equipment in the course of normal workday#LI-HybridAdditional Information* Additional Locations: United States of America* Schedule: Full-time