Lead Financial Analyst (Flexible Hybrid Model)

Creative Financial Staffing (CFS); Cottage Grove (MN); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid work model

Profit sharing

Generous 401(k)

Strong potential for career advancement

Supportive, values-based culture

Job summary

A leading company in the financial sector is seeking a 'Lead Financial Analyst' to join its team. This pivotal role involves full P&L management and partnering with key leaders to drive strategic growth and operational excellence. Candidates should have a strong financial background, analytical skills, and the ability to thrive in a collaborative environment. Flexibility and a strong work-life balance are part of the company culture, along with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in financial planning & analysis.
• Strong financial modeling skills.
• Ability to translate data into business insights.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a business partner to leadership, providing strategic analysis.
• Own P&L support for key business units.
• Develop KPIs to measure performance.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Analytical capabilities

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Excel

Power BI

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Base pay range

$100,000.00/yr - $130,000.00/yr

Lead Financial Analyst – Strategic Growth Opportunity

Our client, a highly respected and rapidly evolving multi-location business, is seeking a sharp and forward-thinking Lead Financial Analyst to join its finance team. This is a key position offering high visibility and strong potential for future advancement in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

As the Lead Financial Analyst, you’ll play an instrumental role in supporting full P&L management, guiding strategic decision-making, and partnering with leaders across marketing, operations, and sales to drive continued growth and operational excellence. This position combines both financial rigor and business acumen—ideal for someone who thrives in a highly analytical, team-oriented culture with room to lead and grow.

If you are an experienced finance professional looking to make a meaningful impact within a high-performing organization—while enjoying flexibility, excellent benefits, and a strong work-life balance—this may be the right opportunity for you.

Why Consider This Role?

• Visible, Strategic Role – As Lead Financial Analyst, you’ll partner closely with business unit leaders and help drive high-level decision-making.
• Flexibility & Balance – Enjoy a flexible hybrid work model in a people-first organization that values collaboration and balance.
• Strong Compensation & Benefits – Competitive base salary of $100K–$130K plus excellent benefits including profit sharing and generous 401(k).
• Growth Opportunity – Join a company with a strong track record of internal promotions and clear career pathing.
• Purpose-Driven Culture – Be part of a values-based, community-minded company with a commitment to innovation and sustainability.
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted business partner to leadership, providing strategic financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting support.
• Own full P&L financial support for key business units, including period-end close and variance analysis.
• Develop and maintain KPIs that measure performance and track key business initiatives.
• Lead complex financial modeling efforts to support new projects, initiatives, and investments.
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities that help drive profitability and operational improvements.
• Leverage data tools and systems to streamline financial reporting and enhance forecasting accuracy.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, operations, and marketing to align financial goals with business strategy.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• 3–5+ years of progressive experience in financial planning & analysis, preferably in a multi-unit or complex environment.
• Strong financial modeling skills with proficiency in Excel and tools such as Power BI.
• Exceptional analytical capabilities and a results-oriented mindset.
• Proven ability to translate data into business insights and action.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; able to build trust across departments.
• High degree of initiative, intellectual curiosity, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving organization.
  
  

If you’re a motivated and growth-minded finance professional ready to step into a high-impact Lead Financial Analyst role—within a company that truly values people, performance, and potential—this is an opportunity worth exploring.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Sales

• Industries

  Accounting

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