Sr Financial Analyst

Description

The Sr. Financial Analyst will act as the strategic finance partner to Safco sales leadership, delivering insights that drive both short-term results and long-term growth. The role also acts as the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) specialist for the business by building budgets and forecasts, producing monthly financial packages, and delivering clear analysis of performance drivers across the business.Areas of focus include sales and customer profitability, operating expenses, and financial reporting efficiency. The role blends day-to-day reporting with forward-looking analysis to support decision-making and business strategy.

This full-time position will report to the Director Finance at our Safco Products office location in New Hope, MN.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partner with the Finance and Sales leadership to provide actionable financial insight and guidance on business performance.
• Lead the annual budget and periodic forecast cycles, coordinating inputs and ensuring accuracy and alignment with company goals.
• Deliver monthly financial results packages, including detailed commentary on variances and business drivers.
• Provide both snapshot reporting (budget vs. actual, year-over-year) and longitudinal trend analysis to highlight risks and opportunities.
• Use Power BI and OneStream tools to serve ad hoc and regular reporting requests.
• Forecast and analyze revenue trends by product line and channel.
• Support sales during the customer contract renewal process. Advise on program changes based on financial results of the customer.
• Support the sales commission payments, reporting, and compensation design processes.
• Monitor operating expenses and headcount, providing transparency and recommendations for cost management.
• Develop and maintain financial models and scenario analyses to support strategic initiatives and investment decisions.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to understand business needs, key assumptions, and performance drivers; communicate relevant financial analysis and findings, productively engaging with management, teammates and partners.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, principles, regulatory requirements, and corporate controls.
• Promote a culture of high performance and continuous improvement that values learning and commitment to quality.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in financial planning & analysis (FP&A) or a similar analytical role.
• Advanced financial modeling and forecasting skills; strong proficiency with Excel and financial systems.
• Proven ability to interpret complex data, identify key insights, and clearly communicate recommendations to leadership.
• Background in manufacturing, distribution, or a comparable environment preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships and influence decision-making.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Experience with Power BI or similar BI tools to create dashboards and trend reports.
• Experience with OneStream, Hyperion, Essbase, or other enterprise performance management tools.
• Exposure to JD Edwards or other ERP systems.
• Knowledge of customer profitability analysis, cost structure management, and margin improvement practices.
• Strong presentation skills and ability to convey financial concepts to non-financial leaders.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver on tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The starting base salary range for this position is $88,266 - $110,282 per year. The compensation posted is the anticipated pay for the position at the time of the posting. We may pay above or below posted amount based on several factors, including, but not limited to education and/or certifications, skills, experience, or work location. Some positions may qualify for additional compensation in the form of bonuses.

At LDI, we are pleased to provide employees with a comprehensive benefits package including health/dental/vision insurance options; paid time off; 10 paid holidays; 401(k) plus company matching and annual discretionary profit sharing; flexible spending and health savings account options; life and disability insurance; tuition assistance; wellness and mental health resources, and financial advising services. Eligibility in benefit programs is based on hours worked per week.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regular sitting, standing, and walking throughout the day to accomplish tasks
• Manual and finger dexterity used regularly with some repetitive finger motions
• Ability to work in front of a computer screen for long periods of time
• Specific vision abilities include close and distance vision; able to identify colors, small letters, and numbers; hand/eye coordination, depth perception and able to adjust focus
• Hearing and speaking
• Other conditions may include frequent reaching, stretching, pushing, pulling, pinching, grasping, and gripping.

ABOUT OUR COMPANY

Comprised of multiple companies with headquarters in New Hope, Minnesota,Liberty Diversified International (LDI)is a privately held company employing more than 1,900 individuals across our manufacturing facilities, production facilities and core business operations in Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Illinois, Mississippi, Texas, Arizona, Virginia, California, and Mexico. With deep roots in the corrugated box manufacturing industry, we operate in the core markets of paper, packaging, workplace products, corrugated plastics and building products.

Since 1918, our values - Caring, Innovation, Trust and Excellence - have guided our day-to-day activities. We believe that when our employees are aligned with these values, we create superior service and solutions for our customers. The LDI family of companies includesLiberty Packaging, Liberty Paper, Liberty Plastics (Custom SolutionsandQuarrix Building Products) and Safco.

Liberty Diversified International is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, creed, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, disability, or any other protected class.