Sr Financial Analyst - Retail or CPG

The Swan Food Company; Hopkins (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive bonus

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

CJ Schwan’s in Hopkins, MN is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join our Retail/CPG finance team. Lead FP&A for retail CPG, forecast, budget, analyze profitability, cost drivers, and ROI; build models and provide actionable insights to leadership.

The role collaborates cross-functionally, supports monthly close, allocations, and ad hoc analyses. Requirements include a Bachelor's in Finance/Accounting, 5+ years in retail/CPG, advanced Excel, and experience with SAP/SQL/BEx.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field.
• MBA preferred.
• 5+ years of financial analysis experience in retail/CPG.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and analysis for the retail CPG business.
• Analyze profitability, expenses, costs, and key drivers.
• Support monthly budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes.
• Partner cross-functionally to drive planning, decision-making, and performance improvements.
• Develop financial models and perform ROI, pricing, costing, and capital investment analyses.
• Provide actionable insights to leadership and support allocations across units.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial planning

Excel

SAP

SQL

BEx

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business

MBA preferred

Tools

SAP

SQL

BEx

Excel

Job description

## Sr Financial Analyst - Retail or CPGHopkins, MinnesotaApply**Job ID** 26-4416**Date posted** Sep. 28, 2026**Category** FinanceAt **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.** The ideal candidate is a strategic finance partner who thrives in a fast-paced environment, navigates ambiguity with confidence, and provides actionable insights that drive business performance and decision-making.**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 CJ 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.