Senior Financial Analyst

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification.  We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to building a diverse team that feels they are valued in the workplace.  So do you feel you do not meet every single requirement but still intrigued? We encourage you to still apply!  You can help make our company even better.  We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, age, mental or physical ability, or any way you represent yourself.  We strongly believe diversity makes for more successful teams. 

 

We are the leaders in digital manufacturing.  We hire doers, makers, and creative thinkers who tackle our roles with an entrepreneurial spirit.  Our culture is centered around meaningful work that brings new and innovative products to market at unprecedented speeds.  We are a diverse team that comes from all walks of life and take pride in our team who is smart, genuine, humble, and passionate about what we do.  It’s our people who fuel our creativity and make our culture feel like home. 

Job Purpose:

The Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for providing finance leadership to their business partners; driving financial analysis, planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and decision support within the teams. 

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

Revenue & Cost Analysis

Partner with managers and leadership within the organization to help them understand revenue, cost drivers, and gross margins and how to plan for future growth.

Lead and prepare the analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual results as they compare to past results, current plans, and how they align with future expectations.

Analyze operational and financial data to understand the revenue and cost drivers.

Develop and deliver key performance indicator (KPI) tracking.

Create and manage process to analyze, track, and report on key initiatives.

Partner with business leaders to gain a better understanding of investments needed to support the execution of the business strategy.

Collaborate with budget owners to build a consolidated financial plan including headcount and operating expenses and test for reasonableness.

Prepare presentations that summarize financial expectations and key assumptions and how they compare to previous expectations.

Financial Analysis

Provide financial analysis and information to help partners make better business decisions.

Perform financial justifications to support capital expenditures as well as for new project and product proposals including scenario modeling and return on investment analysis.

Analyze and identify opportunities to drive cost savings and/or utilize capacity and resources more efficiently.

Perform additional tasks as assigned.

Required Qualifications: Minimal qualifications required in order to be considered for entry into the job

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.

4+ years of progressive experience working in a finance or accounting role with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.

Finance experience in a manufacturing organization preferred, but not required.

Strong Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.

Data modeling experience.

Experience with Microsoft Dynamics/AX preferred, but not required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Must be able to work and communicate well within all levels of the organization.

Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and adapt to change.

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Ability to work in a challenging fast paced environment.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Maturity, professionalism, and high level of discretion.

Analytical thinking with an ability to conduct data analysis, and resolve complex problems.

Maturity, professionalism, and high level of discretion

We offer a competitive salary and annual bonus opportunity

In addition, we offer amazing benefits including but not limited to:

Health Insurance: Traditional OR High Deductible plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account (including employer contributions)

Dental and Vision

Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Paid caregiver leave

You will receive at least 3 weeks of PTO + Holiday Pay + Wellness Hours + Volunteer Hours

401k with company match and immediate vest

Employee Stock Purchase Program at a 15% discounted rate

Matching grants through Protolabs foundation

And More!

 

While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use a computer keyboard, monitor and mouse, telephone and printer; reach with hands, and arms, talk, see and hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop or kneel and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Indoors (A/C); nonsmoking; the majority of this job function is performed in an office setting requiring normal safety precautions. However, there may be job duties that require the employee to spend time in the manufacturing areas exposed to machinery and noise; eye protection occasionally required. Occasionally works in outside weather conditions.