Financial Analyst - Retail or CPG

schwans; Hopkins (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Schwan's Company in Hopkins, MN is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join a collaborative team. The role supports the retail CPG business through financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, reporting and in-depth analysis across multiple units.

Responsibilities include developing financial models, ROI and pricing analyses, and providing actionable insights to leadership. Strong Excel, SAP/SQL/BEx experience and cross-functional collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business or related field required; MBA preferred.
• Minimum 5+ years in financial analysis within retail or CPG sectors.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes.
• Advanced Excel and MS Office; familiarity with SAP, SQL, BEx or similar tools.
• Strong analytical, modeling, problem-solving and project management skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Excel

SQL

Communication

Cross-functional work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

MBA (preferred)

Tools

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.

We are seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join our team in Hopkins, MN. This highly collaborative role supports our retail CPG business through financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, reporting, and analysis.

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 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.