Financial Analyst

Miller-Milling; Eden Prairie (MN); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Miller Milling is seeking a Financial Analyst to turn complex financial and operational data into accurate insights for decision-making across the organization. The role has primary responsibility for mark-to-market reporting and related supply chain analytics, while also supporting month-end reporting, planning, forecasting, and cross-functional projects.

This position is well suited for a curious, detail-oriented analyst who enjoys working closely with data, understanding how business activity

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Analytics, Economics, or a related field.
• 3+ years of relevant finance, accounting, FP&A, supply chain finance, commodity, manufacturing, or analytical experience preferred.
• Solid understanding of financial statements, accounting concepts, and month-end reporting processes, with interest in how operational activity affects financial results.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and demonstrated ability to work accurately with large, complex, or imperfect data sets.
• Experience with ERP and business intelligence tools; Microsoft Dynamics 365, Knime and Power BI preferred.
• Strong analytical curiosity, problem-solving ability, attention to detail, and written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated interest in process improvement, automation, data visualization, or reporting modernization.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a team environment

Responsibilities

• Lead the recurring mark-to-market process for trading and contract activity, including data preparation, validation, analysis, reporting, documentation, and communication of results.
• Develop a strong understanding of commodity markets, procurement, transportation, trading activity, and contract economics to explain performance drivers, financial impacts, and emerging risks.
• Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends, exceptions, and underlying business drivers, and translate findings into clear, actionable insights for Finance and business leaders.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Accounting, Finance, IT, and other teams to resolve data issues and improve the accuracy, consistency, and usefulness of reporting.
• Develop financial models, scenario analyses, dashboards, and recurring or ad hoc reporting to support business decisions and strategic initiatives.
• Support month-end close and management reporting, including assigned journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, supporting schedules, variance analysis, and financial commentary.
• Connect operational activity to the general ledger and management results by investigating unusual activity, validating source data, and explaining actual performance versus plan, forecast, and prior periods.
• Support the annual plan, recurring forecasts, long-range planning, executive and Board materials, and other Finance or cross-functional projects as needed.
• Proactively identify and implement opportunities to simplify, standardize, automate, and strengthen financial and analytical processes, including expanded use of ERP, Power BI, workflow, and AI-assisted tools.
• Maintain appropriate documentation and controls, balance recurring responsibilities with project-based work, and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Advanced Microsoft Excel

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Analytics, Economics, or related field

CMA and/or CPA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Knime

Power BI

Job description

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5 days ago Requisition ID: 1511

Salary Range: $67,400.00 To $90,000.00 Annually

Summary:

The Financial Analyst turns complex financial and operational data into accurate, meaningful insight for decision-making across the organization. The role has primary responsibility for mark-to-market reporting and related supply chain analytics, while also supporting month-end reporting, planning, forecasting, and cross-functional projects. This position is well suited for a curious, detail-oriented analyst who enjoys working closely with data, understanding how business activity flows through the financial results, and improving the processes and tools used to report

Primary Duties:

• Lead the recurring mark-to-market process for trading and contract activity, including data preparation, validation, analysis, reporting, documentation, and communication of results.
• Develop a strong understanding of commodity markets, procurement, transportation, trading activity, and contract economics to explain performance drivers, financial impacts, and emerging risks.
• Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends, exceptions, and underlying business drivers, and translate findings into clear, actionable insights for Finance and business leaders.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Accounting, Finance, IT, and other teams to resolve data issues and improve the accuracy, consistency, and usefulness of reporting.
• Develop financial models, scenario analyses, dashboards, and recurring or ad hoc reporting to support business decisions and strategic initiatives.
• Support month-end close and management reporting, including assigned journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, supporting schedules, variance analysis, and financial commentary.
• Connect operational activity to the general ledger and management results by investigating unusual activity, validating source data, and explaining actual performance versus plan, forecast, and prior periods.
• Support the annual plan, recurring forecasts, long-range planning, executive and Board materials, and other Finance or cross-functional projects as needed.
• Proactively identify and implement opportunities to simplify, standardize, automate, and strengthen financial and analytical processes, including expanded use of ERP, Power BI, workflow, and AI-assisted tools.
• Maintain appropriate documentation and controls, balance recurring responsibilities with project-based work, and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Analytics, Economics, or a related field.
• 3+ years of relevant finance, accounting, FP&A, supply chain finance, commodity, manufacturing, or analytical experience preferred.
• Solid understanding of financial statements, accounting concepts, and month-end reporting processes, with interest in how operational activity affects financial results.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and demonstrated ability to work accurately with large, complex, or imperfect data sets.
• Experience with ERP and business intelligence tools; Microsoft Dynamics 365, Knime and Power BI preferred.
• Strong analytical curiosity, problem-solving ability, attention to detail, and written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated interest in process improvement, automation, data visualization, or reporting modernization.
• Ability to work independently, manage changing priorities, collaborate across functions, and exercise sound judgment regarding accuracy, controls, and confidential information.
• CMA and/or CPA preferred.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a team environment

Salary & Benefits:

The expected compensation range for this position is $67,400-$90,000 which includes annual base pay. 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. Position is eligible for variable incentive pay in accordance with performance in accordance with an annual bonus plan. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.).

Work location:

Hybrid Eligible in office Tuesday-Thursday (Job Duties allow for some remote work but requires travel to Eden Prairie, MN office)

Travel: May include up to 20% domestic

Relocation Assistance: May be authorized

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

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

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 Miller Milling. 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.

Miller Milling 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.