Financial Analyst I
Border States
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Job summary
Border States is seeking a Financial Analyst to support the FP&A team in Fargo, ND. The role focuses on budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis and reporting to management.
You will build financial models, analyze actual vs. budgeted results, and partner with departments to drive profitability and informed decisions. Travel up to 10% may be required. A BS in accounting or finance and strong Excel are required.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Accounting or Finance preferred.
- CPA/CMA/FPAC or wholesale/distribution experience preferred.
- Travel up to 10% of the time.
- Ability to read, write, and speak in English preferred.
- Experience with financial models, management reports and variance analysis preferred.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint; SAP knowledge a plus.
Responsibilities
- Supports annual budget process.
- Analyzes actual vs budgeted results; provides variance analysis.
- Develops financial models and provides insight for business decisions.
- Supports financial reporting, forecasting, and monthly management reports.
- Assists departments in budgeting and planning activities.
- Performs ad-hoc financial analysis as needed.
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Job description
Be part of a growing, successful company in an exciting and challenging field. Border States is 100% employee-owned, which means you're empowered to make decisions, find solutions and receive rewards for your hard work.
This position will be located in: Fargo, ND
Application Deadline: October 14, 2026.
Please note that the position may be filled before or after the listed application deadline. Applications will only be accepted while the posting remains active.
Supports Border States financial planning and analysis function through financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, profitability plans, financial metric monitoring and reporting to various levels of management. Analyzes actual vs. budgeted financial results, analyzes financial information against internal and external benchmarks, and assists departments and branches with financial model creation.
- Plays a key role in the preparation of the annual budget process.
- Analyzes actual versus budgeted financial results and provide variance analysis highlighting key business drivers and opportunities.
- Assists various departments, branches & other FP&A members with financial model creation and providing insight to ensure the best business decision is made.
- Analyzes financial & transactional data supporting monthly journal entries and various management reports.
- Analyzes financial information against internal and external benchmarks.
- Provide support for financial reporting, analysis, forecasting, and other finance-related activities.
- Ad-hoc Reporting and Analysis.
- Supports monthly forecasting processes.
- Supports the research, design, testing and implementation of new process initiatives for the operating system - enhancing efficiencies & minimizing costs.
- Acts as a resource for non-financial personnel on matters of accounting, finance, and analysis.
- Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or designate.
- Bachelor of Science in Accounting or Finance preferred
- CPA, CMA, FPAC, or experience in wholesale and distribution industries preferred.
- Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
- Ability to read, write, and speak in English preferred.
- Prior experience in developing financial models, management reports and variance analysis is preferred.
- Must have advanced technical skills with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint, Access a plus, and working knowledge of financial systems, preferably SAP, Internet and Microsoft Outlook.
- Excellent customer service skills include being competent, accurate, responsive, and engaged.
- Must possess solid decision-making capabilities and analytical skills; must be able to look beyond the data for assumptions and implications.
- Must possess and demonstrate the ability to take initiative, be a strong team player, respond to work demands in a flexible manner and produce timely, high quality work products in a deadline-oriented environment with minimal supervision.
- Must have experience in analyzing business trends, including identification of risks and opportunities and have the ability to present recommendations in a timely, clear and concise manner.
- Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills with confidence and maturity sufficient to interact with all levels of personnel within the organization.
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate ideas and analysis in a clear and concise manner.
- Maintains confidentiality.
- Treats people with respect, keeps commitments and inspires the trust of others.
- Works with integrity and is ethical and upholds organizational values.
Frequency at which you would carry/lift in a typical day:
Occasionally 0 - 33% Frequently34 - 66% Continuously: 67 - 100%
- Lift from Waist:
- < than 10 lbs. - Not at all
- 10 to 25 lbs. - Not at all
- 26 to 50 lbs. - Not at all
- 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all
- 75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all
- 100+ lbs. - Not at all
- Lift from Floor:
- < than 10 lbs. - Frequently
- 10 to 25 lbs. - Frequently
- 26 to 50 lbs. - Occasionally
- 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all
- 75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all
- 100+ lbs. - Not at all
- Carried for Distance:
- < than 10 lbs. - Not at all
- 10 to 25 lbs. - Not at all
- 26 to 50 lbs. - Not at all
- 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all
- 75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all
- 100+ lbs. - Not at all
- Sitting (a continuous period of being seated) - Continuously
- Standing (for sustained periods of time) - Frequently
- Walking (moving about on foot to accomplish tasks) - Frequently
- Bending/stooping (downward and forward) - Occasionally
- Crawling (moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet) - Not at all
- Climbing/Walking Stairs (ascending or descending) - Frequently
- Reaching (extending arms in any direction) - Frequently
- Crouching/squatting (bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine) - Occasionally
- Kneeling (bending legs at knee to come to rest on knee(s)) - Occasionally
- Balancing (maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling) - Occasionally
- Repetitive motion (substantial movement (motions) or the wrists, hands, and/or fingers) - Continuously
- Pivoting (movement in any direction with one foot, keeping the other in contact with the floor) - Occasionally
- Pushing/Pulling (using upper extremities to press against or draw or tug) - Occasionally
- Grasping (Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm) - Continuously
- Fingering (picking, pinching, typing; working with primarily fingers and not whole hand) - Continuously
- Talking (expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word) - Frequently
- Driving (the control and operation of a motor vehicle) - Occasionally
- Desk work (work usually performed at a desk) - Continuously
- Use of a computer - Continuously
- Use of a telephone - Frequently
- Hearing (Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels) - Continuously
- Exposure (to adverse weather & temperature conditions) - Not at all
- Travel (travel needed to perform job duties) - Occasionally
This job description is a summary of the job duties and responsibilities and is not intended to cover all possible job duties and responsibilities and is subject to change at the employer's discretion. Employees must be able to perform the essential job duties and satisfy job requirements either with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Border States is a leader in the electrical supply distribution industry with approximately 130 locations in 31 states. Our employee-owners are second to none in delivering top-notch customer service and in demonstrating extra-ordinary people skills. We are one of the largest independent electrical distributors in the United States providing products and services to the construction, industrial and utility industries. Border States has a competitive benefit package and is a 100 percent employee-owned company. Employee-ownership is a significant part of our culture and our success stems from the dedication of our employee-owners. We practice open-book management and our employee-owners are empowered with clearly defined levels of authority to be innovative and decisive, allowing us to respond quickly to the needs of customers. Employee-owners understand their roles in the success of the company and care about customers' needs, which drives our focus on adding value to everything we do. We recognize that not all customers are the same and each has specific requirements. Our employee-owners understand these diverse needs and have the commitment, resourcefulness and flexibility to outperform all others.
As a Border States employee-owner, you're responsible for living our mission, service philosophy and service standards.
We believe unstoppable businesses shouldn't go it alone. We are owners - of relationships, of outcomes, of every moment these unstoppable businesses need to deliver.
We earn customer loyalty and confidence by caring about their needs and adding value to everything we do.
Border States employee-owners are competent, accurate, responsive, and engaged.
Join an experienced team at one of the largest electrical distributors in the United States. What are you waiting for?
- Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
- Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity
- FSA & HSA
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Disability Benefits
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Volunteer Time
- Personal Leave time and more!
- Border States provides bonuses to their employee-owners upon the achievement of branch and company goals.
It's not just the law.It's something we've believed in since our founding.We value the diversity of all of our employee-owners and will always be an equal opportunity employer.
Employment may be contingent on the offered candidate successfully passing one or more of the following pre-employment screenings:
- Criminal background check (required for all positions)
- Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check (required for positions involving driving)
- Drug testing
The MVR check and drug testing vary by role and will be communicated to the offered candidate during the onboarding process and as applicable.
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