Finance Analyst / Business Analyst

Lapp Group; Savage, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Lapp Group in Savage, MN, is hiring for a finance-focused role to drive forecasts, budgets, and financial reporting. This hybrid position partners with department leaders to shape plans and monitor performance against targets.

The ideal candidate holds a Finance-related degree with internship experience, strong Excel, and BI tool skills (Power BI/Tableau). You will work across accounting processes, analytics, and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Analytics.
• Prior internship experience in Finance or Accounting.
• Demonstrated experience building financial forecasts, budgets, and variance analyses.
• Working knowledge of GAAP and IFRS and hands-on experience with routine accounting transactions.
• Experience with data visualization or BI tools (Power BI, Tableau).
• Experience with ERP or accounting systems (NetSuite, QuickBooks, Sage, Microsoft Dynamics).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a track record of process improvements.
• Excellent communication skills; ability to present financial information to non-finance stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and improve financial forecasts covering revenue, expenses, headcount, and cash flow.
• Lead or support annual budgeting and re-forecasts with department leaders.
• Analyze actual vs. budget and actual vs. forecast variances and report findings to leadership.
• Monitor key metrics; flag risks and opportunities as they emerge.
• Develop scenario models and sensitivity analyses for strategic decisions.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial packages and board or owner reports.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities and GL maintenance.
• Support accounts payable/receivable and ensure GAAP/IFRS compliance.

Skills

Financial forecasting

Budgeting

Variance analysis

Power BI

Tableau

Advanced Excel

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Internship in Finance/Accounting

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

NetSuite

QuickBooks

Sage

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

• Build, maintain, and continuously improve financial forecasts covering revenue, expenses, headcount, and cash flow.
• Lead or support the annual budgeting process and periodic re-forecasts in partnership with department leaders.
• Analyze actual-vs.-budget and actual-vs.-forecast variances, identify drivers, and communicate findings to leadership and ownership.
• Monitor key business and financial metrics, flagging risks and opportunities as they emerge.
• Develop scenario models and sensitivity analyses to support strategic decisions (pricing, hiring, capital expenditures, new initiatives).
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial packages, dashboards, and board- or ownership-level reporting.

Process Upgrades

• Analyze current business processes, workflows, and systems to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and opportunities to eliminate manual work and control gaps.
• Lead or support process improvement initiatives from requirements gathering through implementation.
• Recommend and help implement systems, tools, or automation (e.g., ERP enhancements, planning software, reporting tools) to reduce manual effort and improve accuracy.
• Ensure process compliance with document retention requirements.
• Partner with the accounting/finance team to incorporate AI-driven solutions into their processes and upgrade technology skillsets.
• Document business requirements, process maps, and standard operating procedures (SOPs), including training team members.
• Partner cross-functionally with operations, sales, and other departments to ensure reported data is accurate and timely.
• Map current-state and future-state processes.

Accounting Support

• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Support accounts payable/receivable and general ledger maintenance as needed.
• Help ensure financial records are accurate, complete, and maintained in accordance with company policy and GAAP.
• Assist with preparation for audits, tax filings, or lender/investor reporting requirements as applicable.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Analytics.
• Prior internship experience in Finance or Accounting.
• Demonstrated experience building financial forecasts, budgets, and variance analyses.
• Working knowledge of core accounting principles (GAAP and IFRS) and hands-on experience with routine accounting transactions.
• Experience with data visualization or business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Prior experience in a role that combined operational/process analysis with financial responsibilities.
• Advanced Excel skills (financial modeling, complex formulas, pivot tables); experience with an ERP or accounting system (e.g., NetSuite, QuickBooks, Sage, Microsoft Dynamics).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a track record of identifying and implementing process improvements.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.
• High level of accuracy, discretion, and comfort handling sensitive financial information in a privately held company.

Nice to Have

• Experience in a small or mid-sized private company or family-owned business environment.
• Familiarity with financial planning software (e.g., Adaptive Insights, Vena, Anaplan) or BI/reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).

Compensation & Location

This role is based in Savage, MN, with a hybrid schedule of three days per week in office. Pay range: $68,000–$80,000 annually, depending on experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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