Financial Analyst

Pace® Labs; Minnesota; On-site; USD 69,300 - 84,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K retirement savings plan

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid time off for holidays, sick days, and vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Job summary

A leading analytical firm in Minnesota is seeking a Financial Analyst to create and manage financial reports, conduct operational analysis, and assist in budget processes. The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor's degree in finance and have at least two years of experience in financial analysis. Join us to make a positive impact and enjoy benefits like competitive salary, medical, dental, and a comprehensive 401K plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance or related field.
• Two years of professional financial analysis experience.

Responsibilities

• Create financial and operational reports for various departments.
• Manage sales reporting and commissions.
• Analyze pricing by division and provide guidance.
• Develop and recommend improvements in reporting processes.

Skills

Financial analysis expertise

Data analysis techniques

Budgeting and cost control

Strong initiative

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or similar

Job description

Overview

Shift: Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Are you ready to work making the world a safer, healthier place? Join our mission to continuously move science forward; to innovate and advance all aspects of our business to improve the health and safety of our communities and lives.

Summary

Responsible for running and creating financial and operational reports, providing financial and operational analysis & consultation, pricing analysis guidance, commission strategy and calculation, and coordinating the budget process with the goal of advancing and growing financial profitability, analyses, and efficiencies.

Compensation: $77,000 per year

Essential Functions

• Creates, modifies, and produces monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for Sales, Operations, Procurement, Collections, and the executive team.
• Creates budget templates and assists with the budgeting process for all locations.
• Manages sales reporting and commissions, including updating commission plans and reviewing potential improvements to systems and processes.
• Develops ad-hoc analysis, reports, and projects for Operations, Sales, Accounting, and other internal customers.
• Coordinates and maintains the corporation's financial reporting software.
• Analyzes and compares pricing by division, market, industry, and customer; provides guidance to account executives & project managers.
• Develops, recommends and implements processes, procedures, reporting, and systems improvements.
• Performs pricing analyses, including modeling the impact of price, volume, and mix shifts.
• Conducts a variety of technical, operational and analytical studies; conducts independent research; evaluates alternatives and makes recommendations; prepares technical, statistical and narrative reports.
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the department's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
• Promotes and supports the overall mission of Pace Analytical by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with customers and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in finance, or a closely related field; AND two (2) years of professional financial analysis experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Principles and practices of financial analysis.
• Applicable laws, codes and regulations.
• Computer applications related to the work.
• Financial record keeping and accounting practices and techniques.
• Techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals, in person and over the telephone.
• Principles of organizational research.
• Data sampling and statistical analysis techniques.
• Principles of general and fund accounting.
• Correct business English, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.

Required Skills

• Compiling and reviewing financial and operational data for completeness, accuracy and compliance with policies and procedures.
• Interpreting, applying and explaining applicable laws, codes and regulations.
• Preparing accurate financial, operational and operational analyses.
• Interpreting, explaining and applying principles and practices of budgeting, cost/revenue projection, revenue control, and contract administration.
• Assisting staff in developing goals, objectives, performance measures and procedures.
• Using initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines.
• Maintaining accurate financial, budgetary and cost control records and preparing accurate and timely reports.
• Working without close supervision in standard work situations.
• Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a variety of individuals contacted in the course of the work.

Find Your Place at Pace - We need you - your curiosity, your talents, and your drive - to help us advance this important work.

Benefits

When you join Pace®, you commit to work that makes a positive impact on our communities and our world. We commit to supporting you with benefits and perks that make a positive impact on your life. Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program which includes competitive salaries, medical, dental vision, 401K retirement savings plan (100% vested immediately in the employer match), life, disability and voluntary benefits, paid time off for holiday, sick and vacation days, HSA, wellness program, flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance program, parental leave, optional legal coverage and ID theft.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Pace provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, creed, color, religion, genetics, protected veteran status, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.