Financial Analyst

By joining Bio-Techne, you’ll join a company with a powerful and positive purpose of enabling cutting-edge research in Life Sciences and Clinical Diagnostics. Bio-Techne, and all of its brands, provides tools for researchers to further treat and prevent disease worldwide.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated Financial Analyst to join our Finance team at our headquarters in Northeast Minneapolis. This analyst will support strategic financial planning and analysis activities and will play a critical role in providing financial insights, decision support and contributing to the overall financial health of the company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly and quarterly forecasts, annual budgets, and long-term strategic plans in collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Perform variance analysis against budget, forecast and prior year
• Analyze financial data and trends to provide insights that inform key business decisions, highlight opportunities for cost optimization, revenue growth, and risk mitigation
• Assist in the preparation of presentations for management, including quarterly business reviews (QBRs), annual operating plan (AOP) and the strategic annual plan (STRAP)
• Lead and/or support ad hoc projects and analysis as required
• Participate in process improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing the efficiency, accuracy and effectiveness of financial reporting and analysis processes

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• 1-3 years of experience in Finance and/or Accounting
• CPA or equivalent professional certification is preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and PowerPoint
• Accounting experience and knowledge of GAAP
• Experience in financial modeling, planning and forecasting, and data analysis
• Analytical mindset with the ability to translate financial analysis into clear, actionable insights
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying challenges and proposing solutions
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey financial information to both financial and non-financial stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and collaborate with all levels and functions of the organization
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment, managing multiple priorities and deadlines
• Driven, self-motivated and inquisitive nature
• Technology skills including AX/D365, HFM, OneStream, PowerBI

Why Join Bio-Techne:

• We offer competitive salaries along with extensive medical, vision, and dental plans for you and your family starting on day one!
• We invest in our employees’ financial futures through 401k matching and an employee stock purchase plan.
• We help our employees develop their careers through mentorship, promotional opportunities, training and development, internship programs, and more.
• We offer employee resource groups, volunteer paid time off, employee events, and charity drives to build a culture of caring and belonging. 
• We foster a culture of empowerment and innovation, where employees feel valued and encouraged to bring their new ideas to the table.