Entry Level Financial Analyst

CFS; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS is seeking a Financial Analyst in Minneapolis, MN to build FP&A and accounting expertise within a growing consumer products business. The role offers visibility across finance, sales, operations, and leadership, with the opportunity to influence budgeting, forecasting, and profitability decisions.

You will own month-end close and reporting, collaborate on budgets, and partner with business leaders to enhance financial performance using SAP, EPM, and Power BI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting.
• 1–3 years of finance, accounting, or FP&A experience.
• Strong financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and analytical skills.
• Advanced Excel; experience with ERP systems, SAP, Power BI, or similar reporting tools preferred.
• Ability to communicate financial concepts clearly to non-finance stakeholders.
• Self-starter mindset with strong attention to detail and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Own key FP&A activities including month-end close, reporting, forecasting, and financial submissions.
• Support accounting operations through general ledger management, accruals, reconciliations, and financial entries.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support business operations, customer accounts, and special projects.
• Develop and manage annual budgets for SG&A, marketing, and other functional areas.
• Assist with audits, financial controls, and compliance requirements.
• Maintain vendor, contract, and policy documentation while supporting financial process improvements.

Skills

Financial modeling

Budgeting

Forecasting

Analytical skills

Advanced Excel

Power BI

SAP

ERP systems

Communication to non-finance

Self-starter

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Job description

Location: Minneapolis, MN
Salary: $60,000-$80,000Looking for an opportunity where you can build both FP&A and accounting expertise while gaining broad exposure across a growing consumer products business? This role offers strong visibility, cross-functional partnership, and the chance to make a measurable impact on financial performance and business decisions.

Financial Analyst

Location: Minneapolis, MN
Salary: $60,000-$80,000Looking for an opportunity where you can build both FP&A and accounting expertise while gaining broad exposure across a growing consumer products business? This role offers strong visibility, cross-functional partnership, and the chance to make a measurable impact on financial performance and business decisions.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Highly visible role with exposure to finance, accounting, sales, trade, operations, and leadership teams
• Blend of FP&A and accounting responsibilities, offering well-rounded career development
• Opportunity to own month-end financial processes and reporting activities
• Partner directly with business leaders on budgeting, forecasting, and spending decisions
• Gain hands-on experience with financial systems including SAP, EPM, and reporting tools
• Play a key role in improving retailer deductions, revenue recovery, and profitability initiatives
• Exposure to a global organization and consolidated financial reporting processes
• Opportunity to influence decision-making through actionable financial insights and analysis
• Collaborative environment that values innovation, agility, and entrepreneurial thinking
• Hybrid work environment in the Twin Cities metro area

Key Responsibilities

• Own key FP&A activities including month-end close, reporting, forecasting, and financial submissions
• Support accounting operations through general ledger management, accruals, reconciliations, and financial entries
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support business operations, customer accounts, and special projects
• Develop and manage annual budgets for SG&A, marketing, and other functional areas
• Assist with audits, financial controls, and compliance requirements
• Maintain vendor, contract, and policy documentation while supporting financial process improvements

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting
• 1-3 years of finance, accounting, or FP&A experience
• Strong financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and analytical skills
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP systems, SAP, Power BI, or similar reporting tools preferred
• Ability to communicate financial concepts clearly to non-finance stakeholders
• Self-starter mindset with strong attention to detail and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment