Financial Analyst II: Turn Data into Growth Insights

Post Holdings, Inc.; Lakeville (MN); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Post Consumer Brands in Lakeville, MN, is seeking a Financial Analyst II who partners with sales and marketing to turn business trends, customer investments, pricing, and trade activity into meaningful insights.

You will provide proactive financial guidance to support top-line growth and bottom-line performance, evaluate opportunities, and help cross-functional partners make informed decisions in a collaborative, results-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field.
• 2+ years of financial or analytical experience.
• Experience building or managing P&L, budgets, or investments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze business trends and identify opportunities to improve financial performance.
• Provide trade and pricing support across designated sales channels.
• Evaluate trade performance and ROI for assigned customers/events.
• Lead quarterly forecasting and annual budgeting for trade, with cross-functional input.
• Monitor sales activity, explain variances, and assess investment requests.
• Translate financial data into clear, actionable insights for decisions.
• Collaborate across functions to improve reporting and processes.
• Build relationships across levels to deliver timely financial guidance.

Skills

Financial analysis

Excel

Communication

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Post Consumer Brands in Lakeville, MN, is seeking a Financial Analyst II who partners with sales and marketing to turn business trends, customer investments, pricing, and trade activity into meaningful insights.

You will provide proactive financial guidance to support top-line growth and bottom-line performance, evaluate opportunities, and help cross-functional partners make informed decisions in a collaborative, results-driven environment.