Financial Analyst

About the Role

As the Financial Analyst, you are a strategic business partner and analytical problem‑solver
. You have deep experience in sales and financial data analysis
, a strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and performance measurement
, and a proven track record of translating data into clear insights that inform decision‑making
. This role is critical to driving financial visibility, identifying risks and opportunities, and supporting disciplined growth across the business
.

This role is for candidates who reside within 60 miles of our 9th Street SE office in Minneapolis, MN

• Act as a liaison between Finance and cross‑functional departments to support reporting and analysis needs.
• Analyze and interpret sales and accounting data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities; provide actionable recommendations.
• Maintain and update recurring Excel‑based financial reports, including expense reports, sales reports, and budget vs. actuals.
• Perform variance analysis against budget, forecast, and prior year results.
• Prepare regular financial and performance reports for internal stakeholders.
• Develop and enhance financial models, tools, and processes to improve reporting accuracy and efficiency.
• Support monthly financial reviews, including product profitability analysis.
• Create scenarios and models for pricing, margin, and profitability assessments.
• Identify cost saving opportunities and partner with management to evaluate potential actions.
• Monitor performance against forecast and communicate significant variances to appropriate stakeholders.
• Generate recurring and ad‑hoc reports using consistent, repeatable methodologies.
• Support special projects, ad‑hoc analyses, and process improvement initiatives as assigned.

• You exemplify CURiO Cornerstones and strive for personal leadership in your role.
• You collaborate across teams and maintain a positive, respectful, and cooperative workplace environment.
• You take ownership of your professional development by seeking learning opportunities and staying current in your field.
• You manage your time effectively and work with others to contribute to team and company goals.
• You maintain and protect company proprietary information.
• You follow all safety guidelines, report concerns promptly, and maintain a clean, safe, and organized workspace.
• You understand that success in your role could include occasional extended work hours as necessary to meet seasonal deadlines and that periodically, you may be asked to perform other duties not included in your role description.

• 1–3 years of experience working with large volumes of financial or business data.
• Demonstrated success in troubleshooting Excel‑based reporting issues, validating data accuracy, resolving formula or pivot table errors, and ensuring smooth integration of data from multiple sources.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Exposure to ERP systems and BI tools preferred, with the ability and willingness to learn new platforms quickly.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.

• Proactive nature, self‑driven and relentless. You don’t need someone to tell you to “move,” you just move. A self‑starter who can drive projects and execute results with minimal supervision.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to identify patterns and underlying issues.
• Ability to clearly and concisely articulate conclusions and recommendations.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Highly collaborative with internal and external stakeholders.
• Effective time management and ability to prioritize workload based on team and organizational needs.
• Action oriented with a track record of delivering results in dynamic or evolving environments.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

• Travel Requirement: less than 5%
• Work Environment:
  General office or home office environment
• Physical Requirements:
• Occasionally required to lift and/or move items weighing 10–15 pounds.
• When in a facility, occasional exposure to dusty and fragrant…