Financial Analyst - Hybrid in Minneapolis, MN

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Financial Analyst is responsible for providing insights, solutions, and decision support to internal Finance and business partners to drive the five-year strategic plan and financial stewardship goals. This role requires proactive analysis of the business, including operating metrics and financial activities. As the subject matter expert of financial activities for the given area served, this individual will be responsible to build collaborative relationships with internal customers and present financial materials that can be understood by non-financial customers. This individual leads the communication and timeline of internal financial processes (close, forecast, budget, etc.). The ideal candidate will also create ad hoc reports to support financial processes, special projects, and long-range plans. This individual assists the financial aspect of annual planning, forecasting and the monthly close process and ensures financially sound business plans. In addition, being motivated to learn the business, challenge the status quo, and identify solutions to problems - while embracing a positive team culture focused on democratizing cellular therapy - will ensure success in this role. Finally, this individual will be a critical partner in decision making opportunities.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Support of NMDP Cost Centers:

• Serve as a FP&A Business Partner to cross functional leaders, providing financial insights, forecasting support, and data-driven recommendations to guide business decisions.
• Assist with month-end close activities, including accruals, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes by partnering with business units to gather inputs and assumptions.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including variance analysis against budget and prior periods.
• Analyze financial data and trends to support strategic decision-making and business performance.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, efficiency improvements, and revenue growth.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to provide financial insights and support operational initiatives.
• Seek opportunities to leverage systems to eliminate redundant processes.
• Support ad hoc analysis, reporting, and special projects as needed.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of:

• Strong knowledge of current trends in Financial Planning and Analysis including complex financial modeling of P&L components and underlying business drivers.
• Build reporting packages and facilitate financial processes e.g., actuals variance analysis, forecast, and budget.
• Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office and ability to work within a financial system.
• GAAP knowledge preferred.

Ability to:

• Analyze business strategies and their impact on financials to influence business decisions.
• Connect area that you support to overall organizational business and financial strategies.
• Aptitude to solve ambiguous problems with a proactive mindset.
• Work in cross functional teams and have outstanding relationship building capabilities.
• Meet deadlines and prioritize work.
• Strong communication skills and ability to be understood by non-financial customers.
• Desire to constantly seek and offer constructive feedback.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting or other related financial field.
• Minimum three years of financial planning and analysis, including revenue and expenses management responsibilities, modeling and financial reporting.
• Experience with Hyperion (SmartView / Essbase), Looker (or another data visualization tool), or equivalent finance system, desired.