Financial Analyst - SAP and Manufacturing or medical Devices

We are seeking a self-motivated, experienced FP&A Accountant / Financial Analyst to support financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and analytics for a manufacturing organization. This role will play a key part in streamlining financial processes, supporting capital expenditure analysis, and delivering accurate, insightful financial reporting that enables informed decision-making.
The ideal candidate brings strong accounting and FP&A experience, excels in SAP and Excel based analysis, and communicates financial insights clearly to business partners. Manufacturing experience is required, with medical device industry experience strongly preferred.
This position is fully onsite in Plymouth, MN and will work closely with a small, collaborative finance team.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
Support the FP&A team with monthly reporting, analysis, deliverables, and ad hoc requests
Build and maintain financial forecasts, collaborating with managers and functional teams to identify and explain key drivers and changes
Pull and analyze actuals data from SAP to support AOP comparisons, forecasting, and management reporting.
Prepare and present monthly financial reporting packages, highlighting risks, opportunities, and key trends
Create and maintain Excel-based analysis using SAP downloads, including pivot tables and advanced formulas
Support capital expenditure planning, tracking, and analysis
Improve financial processes, reporting tools, and data accuracy to enhance efficiency and decision-making
Provide financial analysis and reporting support for the Minnesota Grant, including headcount and capital tracking and forecasting
Execute ad hoc financial analysis and support accounting- and finance-based special projects
Work cross-functionally to ensure accurate and timely preparation of monthly reports
Provide coverage for other finance team members as needed and complete additional assignments as required
Required Qualifications & Skills
Bachelor s degree in Finance or Accounting
7 10 years of experience in FP&A, accounting, and financial analysis
Manufacturing industry experience required (medical device experience strongly preferred)
SAP experience is required, including pulling and analyzing detailed financial data. We are working with SAP kernel 051 (BMP).
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including:
o Pivot tables
o Lookups and advanced formulas
Strong financial modeling, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple projects, and meet tight deadlines
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to summarize and present financial data to diverse audiences
Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment and think creatively to solve problems
Desired / Preferred Skills
Experience supporting capital expenditures planning and analysis
Medical device industry experience
Knowledge of AI or automation tools to improve financial processes and analysis
Experience improving or streamlining financial reporting processes and systems
Team & Work Environment
Finance team consists of three local team members
High level of collaboration with finance, operations, and business partners