Senior Financial Analyst

Jostens; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) immediate vesting

Hybrid work options

Paid time off

Company holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Salary transparency

Job summary

Jostens in Minneapolis seeks a highly analytical Senior Financial Analyst to partner with Sales and Operations, delivering forecasting, planning and performance analysis. Your FP&A and accounting knowledge will drive actionable insights to influence strategic decisions.

You will build weekly sales and profitability reports, support the quarterly forecast and annual budget, and work with cross-functional teams to improve processes and reporting.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• 3+ years of FP&A, Corporate Finance, or related finance experience.
• CPA, CMA or MBA preferred.
• Ability to analyze large datasets and communicate insights.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, variance analyses, financial bridges, and analytical summaries, presenting key drivers to leadership.
• Develop, maintain, and analyze weekly sales, volume and profitability reporting.
• Partner with Sales and cross-functional stakeholders to identify performance drivers and deliver actionable insights.
• Lead forecasting and planning activities, supporting quarterly forecasts and annual budget development.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting efficiency, and analytical capabilities.
• Support ad hoc analyses and provide data-driven recommendations to stakeholders.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Access

Oracle

Incorta

Accounting principles

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance

CPA

CMA

MBA

Tools

Workday Adaptive Planning

Incorta

SAP BPC

Oracle

Microsoft Office

Job description

ABOUT YOU:

We are seeking a highly analytical and business-focused Senior Financial Analyst to join our Finance team. This role will be a key business partner supporting sales and operational leaders through financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and performance analysis. The ideal candidate combines strong FP&A skills with a solid understanding of accounting principles to provide actionable insights, improve financial visibility, and influence strategic decision-making.

YOU HAVE:

• Technical skills. Strong understanding of financial statements and accounting principles combined with business acumen. Advanced level skills with Excel and ability to analyze large datasets. Preferred experience with Access, Oracle, and Incorta systems.
• Attention to detail. Demonstrates strong analytical and organizational skills while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Effectively prioritizes and manages multiple concurrent responsibilities in a fast-paced environment to meet deadlines.
• Great communication skills. Ability to work effectively across multiple organizational levels, building strong partnerships and credibility with stakeholders across the business. Effectively communicates complex financial and accounting concepts to diverse audiences, translating technical information into clear, actionable insights and influencing decisions through collaboration and solution-oriented recommendations.
• Autonomy. Makes informed and effective business decisions by applying policy knowledge, analytical thinking, experience, and sound judgment. Works independently while escalating issues appropriately and considering broader business impacts.
• Experience. 3+ years of progressive experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, Corporate Finance, or a related finance role. Preferred experience supporting sales organizations or operational business units.
• Education. Four-year degree in Accounting or Finance. Preferred CPA, CMA or MBA.

YOU WILL:

• Month End and Annual Closes. Prepare journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, variance analyses, financial bridges, and analytical summaries, presenting key drivers to leadership.
• Analyze and Report Financial Performance. Develop, maintain, and analyze weekly sales, volume and profitability reporting. Provide meaningful analysis of results against forecast, budget, and prior year performance, highlighting key trends, risks, and opportunities
• Partner with Business Leaders. Collaborate with Sales and cross-functional stakeholders to identify performance drivers, evaluate strategic initiatives, and deliver actionable financial insights that support business decisions and financial objective
• Lead Forecasting and Planning Activities. Support the quarterly forecasting process and annual budget development by partnering with functional teams to assess assumptions, quantify risks and opportunities, and drive forecast accuracy.
• Process Improvement and Enhancements. Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting efficiency, and analytical capabilities. Develop models, dashboards and reporting tools that improve visibility into business performance and enhance decision-making.
• Financial Analysis. Support ad hoc analyses, special projects, and key business initiatives. Serve as a trusted finance partner by responding to financial inquiries and providing data-driven recommendations to Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Finance teams.

LOVE WHERE YOU WORK:

• We care about your health. We offer competitive healthcare (health, dental, vision, coverage) in addition to voluntary benefits including home and car insurance, pet insurance, flexible spending account, amongst many more.
• We invest in your future. Our 401K plan has immediate vesting, so you can start saving for retirement right away.
• We believe in flexibility. We provide hybrid work options.
• We want you to unplug when needed. We believe in taking your time off without guilt and offer accrued paid time off and company paid holidays. *For Washington residents, you will receive 13 vacation days, 8 paid sick leave, 8 company paid holidays, and family paid leave.
• We care about your development. We support tuition reimbursement after 6 months of service.
• We believe in pay transparency. The salary range is $85,000 to $100,000 with annual bonus eligibility.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: November 15, 2026

ABOUT US:

Jostens leads the student commemoration market and has been serving local communities for over 125 years. We work with thousands of K-12 schools, colleges and universities each year, and have the honor of partnering with beloved sports teams and esteemed organizations across the country. Our iconic products — like yearbooks, letter jackets, class jewelry and championship rings — keep meaningful traditions alive and inspire millions of people to celebrate their unique stories, milestone moments and biggest accomplishments every year. We have 13 first-class facilities across the globe, from North America to the Caribbean. Watch a short video about us here .

ALL ABOUT FINANCE:

Our Finance team combines traditional financial planning, analysis and accounting with collaborative business decision-making and strategy, directly supporting leadership in Marketing, Sales, Digital & Operations. Team members are expected to analyze data and provide recommendations across our specialized products lines including Yearbooks, Class Rings, Graduation Products and Professional Sports. Through the utilization of best-in-class technical software, such as Workday Adaptive Planning, Incorta, SAP BPC, Oracle, Salesforce, & the Microsoft Suite, you will get to play a critical role in determining financial solutions that steer our business. Our Finance team is comprised of several subgroups, including decision support, FP&A, operations and corporate, but our success is directly related to a culture of cross-team collaboration. Jostens allows for a hybrid work setting that focuses on creating professional and personal development. We can’t wait to show you what our Finance Team has to offer at Jostens!

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA):

Jostens is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of the position, please reach out to our HR team at [e-mail] or [phone].

Jostens is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.

Jostens provides products, programs and services that help our customers celebrate moments that matter. Our mission is Capture. Celebrate. Inspire. We extend our mission to working with our valued suppliers to partner with us to provide keepsakes designed to help consumers capture and celebrate moments that matter, and inspire them for a lifetime. The Jostens team is passionate about living and practicing our values, our Code of Conduct, and our commitment to sustainability in every interaction.

Every member of the Jostens team is accountable to customers and suppliers to act with integrity and responsibility, to respect and recognize and to embrace change. We believe that living our values is required to earn customer loyalty and meet the expectations of all our stakeholders.

It is through our mission and values that Jostens conducts all business with respect to the customers we serve and the communities in which we work.