Job Title: Financial Analyst

Job Description

Collaborate with location General Managers and Controllers to drive profit improvement at plants requiring extra financial and operational support. Utilize systems, reports, data, Excel, and relationships to build analytical models and identify business drivers related to key strategic initiatives. Engage in analysis and reporting to help improve margin/cost structure in business units. Support business teams in developing their strategy and executing critical analysis. Enhance business intelligence and planning tools. Create recommendations around key business issues to present to Leadership.

Responsibilities

• Interpret how various components of a process or structure impact one another and draw accurate conclusions by interpreting data correlations.
• Detect inconsistencies in available information and anticipate problems, opportunities, and business needs.
• Understand the financial framework of the organization and use financial processes and metrics to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Use cost-benefit thinking to set priorities and recognize the impact of income and expenditure adjustments on projects and the organization overall.
• Thoroughly understand financial statements and relationships between income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Knowledge of supply chain concepts, operating models, and cost accounting concepts is a plus.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in finance, accounting, economics, or finance-related curriculum.
• 2+ years of financial analysis or accounting experience.
• Proficient in Excel (Pivot Tables/ VLOOKUPs).
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• MBA or CPA is a plus.
• Experience in mid-size manufacturing companies.
• Knowledge of Power BI.

Work Environment

The work schedule is Monday to Friday with mandatory 3 days per week in the office, with flexible starting times between 8:00 am and 8:30 am. Located in St. Louis Park, the role primarily supports fluid milk plants with some cultured products. Responsibilities include general support for RFPs, sales modeling for business units, sales support, and marketing. The team operates on a fiscal year, with monthly accounting close done in the first 5 days of the month. The finance department is busiest from the 4th to the 8th day of the month. The team consists of 3 members plus a summer intern. The work environment is relaxed and collaborative, promoting hard work while making work enjoyable.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $85000.00/yr.

Benefits:
• Comprehensive Benefits Package available 1st of the month after start date
• 401(k) with company contribution
• Competitive pay
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Career growth opportunities – we promote from within!
• Service recognition and employee rewards
• Employee referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Work for dairy farm families

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Saint Paul,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 4, 2025.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.