Senior Financial Analyst

Dexian; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Dexian is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst responsible for supporting Corporate Finance with financial analysis, forecasting, and budgeting. The role includes developing financial models and partnering with leadership to enhance business performance.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of FP&A experience and advanced proficiency in MS Excel. This position offers opportunities to collaborate across teams and drive strategic business initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) or related field.
• Expert-level proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong understanding of financial statements and corporate finance principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain complex financial models for forecasting and budgeting.
• Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends and opportunities.
• Prepare financial analyses and recommendations for strategic decisions.

Skills

Financial modeling

Forecasting

Analytical skills

MS Excel

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

Master’s degree in finance or MBA

Tools

Adaptive Planning

Workday Financials

Job description

The Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for supporting the Corporate Finance function, including financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, long‑range planning, and strategic initiatives. This role will play a key part in driving analytical efforts across the organization while partnering with leaders and stakeholders to support business performance and decision‑making.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain complex financial models to support forecasting, budgeting, annual planning, and periodic reporting processes.
• Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and performance drivers.
• Assess business performance through detailed analysis of revenue, expenses, profitability, and key financial metrics.
• Partner with business units to support budgeting, forecasting, financial monitoring, performance improvement initiatives, and evaluation of new business opportunities.
• Monitor departmental and business unit performance, including variance analysis and preparation of reports for senior management.
• Maintain forecasting models, budgets, operating metrics, and financial databases within applicable systems.
• Assist with the implementation and optimization of financial tools, systems, and reporting processes.
• Prepare financial analyses and recommendations to support strategic business decisions.
• Identify opportunities to improve finance processes through automation, standardization, and process simplification.
• Build and maintain strong cross‑functional relationships to support collaboration and effective decision‑making.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior team members.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Basic Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), corporate finance, financial analysis, or related field.
• Advanced financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical skills.
• Strong understanding of financial statements, corporate finance principles, and accounting concepts.
• Expert‑level proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with financial reporting systems, ERP platforms, and general ledger applications.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to work independently and proactively.
• Self‑starter with a hands‑on, results‑oriented approach.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively across teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within financial services, wealth management, investment management, banking, insurance, or related industries.
• Experience with financial planning and reporting tools such as Adaptive Planning, Workday Financials, or similar platforms.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field required.
• Master’s degree in finance or MBA preferred.

Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.