Finance & Forecasting Analyst | Process Improvement

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

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.