Business Finance Analyst – Consumer Business Group USAC Area

3M; Minnesota; On-site; USD 124,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

3M is seeking a Business Finance Analyst for the Consumer Business Group USAC Area. This role offers collaboration with innovative colleagues worldwide, shaping operating plans, economic profit strategies, and ongoing performance assessments.

You will work closely with the Area Leader to influence decisions, drive continuous improvements, and ensure sustainable processes while upholding ethical and legal standards. Onsite expectations apply at Maplewood, MN, with travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start).
• Seven (7) years in finance or finance related experience.
• Three (3) years of hands-on Excel experience with data sets.
• MBA or Finance Graduate
• Strong financial acumen - translate complex business problems into financial terms
• Experience with data visualization tools (Power BI, Snowflake)

Responsibilities

• Deliver operating plans and economic profit strategies. Includes engagement in the operating plan, MRE, QOR and QFR processes.
• Be the right hand of the Area Leader with understanding of business models to influence decisions.
• Provide ongoing business performance assessment and drive necessary redirection.
• Instill continuous focus on sustainable business processes while linking value chain components.
• Ensure compliance with ethical and legal standards.

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical thinking

Self-motivated

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

MBA or Finance Graduate

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description

Job Title

Business Finance Analyst – Consumer Business Group USAC Area

Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World

Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it’s equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a wide variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers.

This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career.

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

As a Business Finance Analyst For The Consumer Business Group USAC Area, You Will Have The Opportunity To Tap Into Your Curiosity And Collaborate With Some Of The Most Innovative People Around The World. Here, You Will Make An Impact By

• Deliver sustainable operating plan and economic profit strategies. Includes being fully engaged in the operating plan, monthly rolling estimate (MRE), quarterly operating review (QOR) and support of the quarterly finance review (QFR) processes
• Become the right hand of the business unit Area Leader with complete understanding of the business models to influence decision-making processes
• Provide ongoing business performance assessment and drive necessary business redirection, when appropriate
• Instill a continuous focus on sustainable business process improvements while connecting the components of value chain to fully capitalize on the business potential and operational effectiveness
• Ensure that success is achieved through the utmost ethical and legal means

Your Skills And Expertise

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start)
• Seven (7) years in finance or finance related experience in a private, public, government or military environment
• Three (3) years of professional hands‑on experience using Microsoft Excel to create, clean, maintain, and analyze datasets, including use of formulas, pivot tables, and data validation

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include

• MBA or Finance Graduate
• Strong financial acumen - ability to translate complex business problems into financial terms
• Technical experience using data visualization, data warehousing, and AI-enabled tools, such as Power BI and Snowflake
• Solid understanding of multiple workstreams and how they come together
• Experience applying data, analytics, or reporting capabilities in a consumer-focused business environment
• Creative problem solving - ability to work with diverse functional teams to evaluate and address key issues
• Self-starter with ability to drive change
• Very Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment

Work location:

• Onsite: This role follows an on-site working model, requiring the employee to work at least four days a week at the 3M Center in Maplewood, MN or 3M Center in London, ON, Canada.

Travel:

May include up to 10% domestic/international travel

Relocation Assistance:

Is not authorized

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Supporting Your Well-being

3M offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.

Applicable to US Applicants Only:

The expected compensation range for this position is $124,127 - $151,710, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.). Additional information is available at: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/.

All US-based 3M full time employees will need to sign an employee agreement as a condition of employment with 3M. This agreement lays out key terms on using 3M Confidential Information and Trade Secrets. It also has provisions discussing conflicts of interest and how inventions are assigned. Employees that are Job Grade 7 or equivalent and above may also have obligations to not compete against 3M or solicit its employees or customers, both during their employment, and for a period after they leave 3M.

Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.

Safety is a core value at 3M. All employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.

Pay & Benefits Overview:

https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/

3M does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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