Senior Financial Forecasting & Margin Analytics

Jobtailor; Thief River Falls (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst in Minnesota to develop and maintain forecasting models for logistics spend and related costs, while preparing monthly outlooks and KPI reports for executive leadership.

You will analyze historical results to improve forecast accuracy, partner with cross-functional teams on cost control, and build financial models for business cases and pricing initiatives. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in operational, financial, or general business analysis.
• 1-3 years experience supporting supply chain, operations, procurement, logistics or trade compliance functions.
• Experience presenting financial reporting to executive leadership.
• Knowledge of cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and GAAP.
• Understanding of financial accounting, P&L, and the balance sheet.

Responsibilities

• Develop, refine, and maintain forecasting models for logistics spend and related costs.
• Prepare monthly financial outlooks, highlight risks and opportunities.
• Analyze historical results to improve forecast accuracy.
• Establish, measure, and report financial KPIs for leadership.
• Deliver monthly reporting packages and margin analysis by product and business segment.
• Lead or support process improvements to enhance data accuracy.
• Build financial models for business cases, investments, pricing changes, and strategic initiatives.
• Travel domestically and/or internationally as required.

Skills

Financial Modeling

Forecasting

Variance Analysis

Project Management

Data Analysis

Interpersonal Communication

Attention to Detail

Problem-Solving

Organizational Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

MBA or Graduate Degree (Preferred)

Tools

Excel

SQL

Power BI

Oracle Analytics

Sigma

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst in Minnesota to develop and maintain forecasting models for logistics spend and related costs, while preparing monthly outlooks and KPI reports for executive leadership.

You will analyze historical results to improve forecast accuracy, partner with cross-functional teams on cost control, and build financial models for business cases and pricing initiatives. Travel may be required.