Financial Analyst

Who We Are

Grain Millers, Inc. is a leading manufacturer and merchandiser of whole grain ingredients used in food products around the world. While you may not know our name, you've almost certainly enjoyed our products. For 40 years, we've supplied ingredients to nearly every major food company in North America. With almost 1,100 employees across the U.S. and Canada, our Eden Prairie, MN headquarters supports a growing network of mills, warehouses, and production facilities.

Why We Need You

We are seeking a Financial Analyst to office out of our Eden Prairie headquarters. You will play a key role in strengthening the company's financial foundation through accurate modeling, insightful analysis, and effective cross-functional partnership. You will support the organization by developing high-quality financial models, forecasts, and reporting packages that guide decision-making and enable operational and strategic excellence.

This role is an individual contributor, but you will frequently lead cross-functional financial initiatives, partnering with stakeholders across Finance, Accounting, Operations, and Commercial teams. Your ability to translate data into insights, build trusted relationships, and communicate financial implications will directly contribute to our continued growth.

Who You'll Be Working With

You will report to the Director of FP&A and collaborate closely with partners across FP&A, Accounting, Supply Chain, Commercial, and Operational teams. You'll also interact with functional leaders, providing financial clarity and helping teams understand performance drivers, risks, and opportunities.

Success in this role requires strong analytical skills, proactive communication, and the ability to build productive working relationships across a diverse organization.

Who You Are

You are a detail-oriented, analytically strong finance professional with a passion for financial modeling, forecasting, and turning data into actionable insights. You thrive in a collaborative, matrixed environment where cross-functional problem solving is essential. You balance accuracy with speed, strategic thinking with tactical execution, and communication with curiosity. You are comfortable working with SQL and modern data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI) to elevate financial reporting quality and accessibility.

You work well independently, take ownership of your work, and show initiative in identifying improvement opportunities. Above all, you bring a mindset of integrity, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain robust financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, and scenario planning.
• Lead components of the annual budget process and periodic reforecasting cycles.
• Prepare accurate monthly and quarterly reporting packages, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow analysis.
• Analyze financial performance, explain variances, and clearly communicate insights to leadership.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and automated reporting tools using Power BI and SQLsourced data.
• Partner with crossfunctional teams to provide financial guidance on pricing, cost drivers, capital needs, and operational initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes, enhance reporting quality, and improve modeling accuracy.
• Support special projects and strategic initiatives that strengthen financial clarity and organizational performance.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3-5+ years of experience in financial analysis, planning, forecasting, and modeling.
• Advanced Excel skills (e.g., nested formulas, pivot tables, Power Query, scenario modeling).
• Experience with SQL (querying, joining tables, data validation) and data visualization tools such as Power BI (preferred), Tableau, or similar.
• Experience with financial systems and tools such as Hyperion Essbase, SAP, BPC, or comparable platforms.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within a cross-functional team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to present financial concepts clearly.
• Demonstrated ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience in a matrixed, multi-entity, or geographically diverse organization.

Preferred

• CPA (or progress toward CPA) is a plus.
• Experience in the food, agriculture, or manufacturing industries (a plus, not required).
• Proficiency with SAP BW, BPC, Essbase, or similar ERP/reporting systems.

What We Offer

Grain Millers offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. Our 401(k) plan includes a generous company match. Employees at our Eden Prairie office enjoy a modern workplace, covered parking, a fitness center, and a collaborative environment that encourages continuous improvement and personal growth.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or protected veteran status.