Financial Analyst at Jasper Engineering & Equipment Company – Plymouth, Minnesota

Job Summary:

The FP&A Analyst is responsible for supporting financial planning, forecasting, and strategic decision-making across the organization. This role partners with business leaders to provide insights, improve financial performance, and drive data-informed decisions. This role will be located on site at our Plymouth office and will report to the CFO.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Planning & Forecasting

• Develop and maintain annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-range financial plans
• Partner with department leaders to gather inputs and align financial goals
• Monitor performance against budget and identify risks and opportunities

Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare monthly financial reports, dashboards, and variance analyses
• Analyze financial results and key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Provide actionable insights and recommendations to leadership

Business Partnering

• Collaborate cross-functionally to support strategic initiatives and business decisions
• Translate financial data into clear, meaningful insights for non-financial stakeholders
• Support cost optimization and revenue growth initiatives

Process Improvement & Systems

• Enhance financial models, tools, and reporting processes for efficiency and accuracy
• Support implementation and optimization of financial systems (e.g., ERP, planning tools)
• Ensure data integrity and consistency across reporting platforms

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in FP&A, finance, or related role
• Strong analytical, modeling, and problem-solving skills
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with financial systems preferred
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with budgeting/forecasting tools (e.g., Adaptive, Anaplan)
• Knowledge of ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP)
• CPA, CFA, or MBA (a plus)