Financial Analyst 1 - Supply Chain

Cirrus; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 57,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

FSA/HSA

Well-being programs

401(k) match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Community activities

Job summary

Cirrus is seeking a Financial Analyst 1 in Duluth, MN to support budgeting, forecasting, and KPI development for the Cirrus Business Unit. You will build financial models, analyze historical spending, and provide insights to drive strategic initiatives.

This entry-level role emphasizes growth in financial acumen and systems familiarity. You will partner with accounting to ensure accurate reporting, perform variance analysis, and support cost and headcount planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, charts, advanced formulas, large data sets).
• Experience using data analytics and visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, SQL).
• Strong problem-solving, documentation, and multi-tasking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in a cross-functional, fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and time management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clear financial insights and recommendations to support decision-making.
• Partner with business leaders to ensure accurate financial reporting and alignment of activity and outcomes.
• Support development and management of annual budgets and forecasts.
• Perform variance analysis and highlight trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Contribute to monthly financial reviews and communicate results.

Skills

Excel expert

Power BI

SQL

Tableau

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or related field

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Tableau

Job description

Overview
The Financial Analyst 1 will support project and departmental leaders to provide area financial reporting and ad hoc analysis for budgeting, forecasting, process improvement and key strategic initiatives. This position will provide analytical support to Cirrus'
Business Unit to develop Key Performance Indicators (KPIs),
leveraging and improving upon existing metrics, and identifying business insights, trends, and risks through related measurement and analysis. This position will analyze historical spending trends, evaluate different scenarios and help the business team understand potential trade-offs in key decisions. This entry level role will build familiarity with Cirrus business systems and operations, build and strengthen financial acumen, and build creditability in financial analysis.
Responsibilities

• Deliver clear financial insights on business performance by analyzing results, identifying key drivers, and communicating actionable recommendations to support decision-making
• Partner cross-functionally with business leaders and accounting to ensure accurate financial reporting, proper transaction recording, and alignment between operational activity and financial outcomes
• Support the development and ongoing management of annual budgets and periodic forecasts, ensuring alignment with operational goals and evolving business conditions
• Conduct comprehensive variance analysis (actuals vs. budget/forecast), highlighting trends, risks, and opportunities related to headcount, operating costs, and expenses
• Contribute to monthly and periodic financial reviews, ensuring stakeholders understand performance results and underlying drivers
• Liaise with business teams and accounting department ensuring transactions are appropriately accounted for in the financials
• Assist in the preparation, validation, and execution of standard cost processes, ensuring accuracy and consistency in cost data
• Maintain, and enhance financial reporting tools, dashboards, and models to improve data visibility, usability, and decision support
• With oversight, perform ad hoc financial analysis to address business questions, evaluate opportunities, and support strategic initiatives
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve processes, enhance data quality, and proactively adapt to changing operational needs
• Ensure adherence to standard operating procedures and internal controls, maintaining a high level of accuracy, timeliness, and reliability
• Actively support our mission, vision and core values and demonstrates Cirrus' Service Essentials.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned
• Regular, reliable, and predictable attendance
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, finance related data analytics or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proficiency and expertise in Excel (pivot tables, charts, advanced formulas, data imports, management of large data sets, etc.)
• Experience in using data analytics and visualization tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau, SQL, etc.)
• Exceptional problem-solving skills, documentation skills, research and resolution skills, data analysis and multi-tasking skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, and to work in a cross-functional, fast-paced environment and to drive operational initiatives
• Excellent time management and organizational ability; demonstrated ability to meet deadlines
• Strong attention to detail
• Innate curiosity: Demonstrates ability to look deeper and tactfully ask probing questions to identify issues and create innovative solutions
  

Preferred
Minimum of one to two years experience in financial analysis or accounting preferred

• Ability to prepare comprehensive financial forecasts and appropriately represent financial information
• Working knowledge of accounting principles
• Experience in tool development a plus
  

Our Benefits: Cirrus provides a range of exciting benefits, including:

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, vision, dental, with additional dependent coverage options
• Employer-Paid Coverages: Group term life, short- and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts: FSA and HSA offerings with company contributions to HSA
• Well-being: Calm Health, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness incentives through medical provider
• 401(k) Plan: Dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% after 90 days, with 100% vesting at 1 year of service
• PTO: Various PTO plans starting at 100 hours accrued within the first year
• Additional Time off Benefits: Paid holidays, 2 weeks of Paid Parental leave, paid time for funeral leave and jury duty
• Career Development: Tuition reimbursement program and professional growth opportunities
• Exclusive Discounts: Cirrus Store, partner and marketplace discounts available
• Community & Engagement: Company and employee clubs at various locations
  

These benefits are designed to support your well-being, growth, and enjoyment at Cirrus!

Pay Range
Salary Range: USD $57,370.74/Yr. - USD $86,056.11/Yr.