Entry Level Financial Analyst

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is seeking a Financial Analyst in Minneapolis, MN to blend FP&A and accounting responsibilities within a growing consumer products environment. You will own month-end close, reporting, budgeting, and financial submissions while partnering with sales, operations, and leadership.

The role offers visibility, cross-functional collaboration, and the chance to influence profitability through detailed analysis and strategic planning.

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; SAP/Power BI experience preferred.

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

Communication of financial concepts

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Financial Analyst
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Salary: $60,000-$80,000

Looking 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

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