Financial Analyst - Retail or CPG

CJ Schwan's; Hopkins (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement options

Time-off programs

Wellbeing support

Job summary

CJ Schwan’s in Minnesota is seeking a seasoned FP&A professional to lead budgeting, forecasting, reporting and analysis for the retail CPG business. You’ll partner across teams to drive planning, performance improvements and informed decisions.

The base salary ranges from $75,000 to $125,000 annually with a 10% incentive. We offer comprehensive Total Rewards including health benefits, retirement options, time-off programs and wellbeing support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field; MBA preferred.
• 5+ years of financial analysis experience, preferably in retail CPG.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Advanced Excel skills; SAP, SQL, BEx or similar tools.
• Strong analytical, financial modeling, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities, with the capacity to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Self-driven team player who thrives in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and analysis for the retail CPG business.
• Analyze financial and operational performance, including profitability, expenses, costs, and key business drivers.
• Support timely budget, forecast, and monthly reporting processes.
• Partner cross-functionally to drive business planning, decision-making, and performance improvements.
• Develop financial models and perform ROI, pricing, costing, capital investment, and risk-benefit analyses.
• Provide actionable financial insights and recommendations to leadership.
• Manage monthly allocations across business units.
• Support ad hoc financial analyses and special projects.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting & forecasting

Modeling & ROI analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

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

MBA preferred

Tools

Excel

SAP

SQL

BEx

Job description

At CJ Schwan’s, we don’t just make food — we help create moments that matter. From kids devouring pizza after soccer practice, to students laughing over dumplings in a cafeteria, to families enjoying pie during the holidays, our team members play an important role in bringing those everyday moments to life. Our portfolio includes iconic pizzas, global flavors and timeless desserts from brands like Red Baron®, bibigo®, Tony’s®, Big Daddy’s®, Freschetta®, Pagoda®, Edwards® and Mrs. Smith’s®. Enjoyed in homes, schools, restaurants and just about everywhere people shop and eat, our products reflect a commitment to quality, innovation and the power of food to bring people together.

What You’ll Do

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and analysis for the retail CPG business.
• Analyze financial and operational performance, including profitability, expenses, costs, and key business drivers.
• Support timely budget, forecast, and monthly reporting processes.
• Partner cross-functionally to drive business planning, decision-making, and performance improvements.
• Develop financial models and perform ROI, pricing, costing, capital investment, and risk-benefit analyses.
• Provide actionable financial insights and recommendations to leadership.
• Manage monthly allocations across business units.
• Support ad hoc financial analyses and special projects.

What We Look For

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field; MBA preferred.
• 5+ years of financial analysis experience, preferably in retail CPG.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with SAP, SQL, BEx, or similar reporting tools.
• Strong analytical, financial modeling, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities, with the capacity to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Self-driven team player who thrives in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

What We Offer

The base salary range for this position is $75,000 - $125,000 annually with eligibility for a 10% annual incentive bonus, which is based on organizational performance. The salary range represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to education, skills, work experience, certifications, geography etc. As such, starting pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.

Beyond base salary, we offer a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being. We are proud to offer a strong foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, wellbeing support programs.

The employing subsidiaries of CJ Schwan's Company are Equal Employment Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, age, race, color, religion, gender, vet status, national origin, or other protected class.