Senior Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis

Overview

This role supports the organization’s financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting. The position serves as the day-to-day owner of the company’s Anaplan planning environment, which powers forecasting, budgeting, long-range planning, variance analysis, people planning, G&A, royalty, and company-owned salon forecasting.

The ideal candidate is an analytical thinker who can balance attention to detail with an understanding of business strategy. A builder mindset is essential, including curiosity and enthusiasm for using modern tools (including AI) to create, automate, and continuously improve financial workflows. This is a high-visibility role on a lean, senior finance team.

Responsibilities

• Support budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and financial modeling through Anaplan and other FP&A tools.
• Administer, maintain, and enhance Anaplan planning models, progressing toward primary model builder responsibilities.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reporting; analyze results versus budget and forecast; communicate key trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Partner with business leaders to develop financial plans, evaluate opportunities, and provide recommendations supporting strategic and operational decisions.
• Develop dashboards, KPIs, and actionable reporting by sourcing, transforming, and analyzing financial and operational data.
• Perform ad hoc financial analysis, scenario modeling, and profitability assessments to support business decision-making.
• Drive continuous improvement of FP&A processes, reporting, and financial models to increase efficiency, accuracy, and automation, including the use of AI-enabled tools and dashboards.
• Collaborate with Finance and Accounting teams to ensure data integrity and support executive presentations, lender reporting, and special projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, accounting, public accounting, or a related field.
• Strong financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, and analytical skills.
• Advanced Excel proficiency, including experience with financial reporting systems, business intelligence tools, and data transformation tools such as Power Query; Power Pivot experience preferred.
• Solid understanding of financial statements, financial metrics, and business performance drivers.
• Experience working with large datasets and translating data into actionable insights and business recommendations.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey financial concepts to diverse audiences.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Collaborative team player with strong relationship-building skills across functions.
• Self-motivated, proactive problem solver with intellectual curiosity and a growth mindset.
• Passion for AI and emerging technologies, with interest in applying them to finance and business decision-making.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA, CPA, or other relevant advanced certification.
• Experience in a multi-location, retail, franchise, consumer services, or similarly complex business environment.
• Experience with Power BI, Domo, or other business intelligence and data visualization tools.
• Experience with financial planning and analysis systems or ERP platforms; Anaplan experience a plus (training provided).
• Experience maintaining chart of accounts structures, data hierarchies, or financial data models.
• Experience building automated reporting and financial models.
• Experience presenting financial insights and recommendations to senior leadership.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Salary: starting salary range is $85,000–$100,000 annually. Final offer will be determined based on the candidate’s experience, qualifications, education, skills, and geographic location. This range reflects the anticipated compensation at the time of posting and may be adjusted in the future.
• Work Location: based in Minneapolis with the option to work remote or hybrid.
• Flexible PTO
• Generous Paid Parental Leave
• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits with no waiting period
• Employee Stock Purchase Program with employer match
• 401(k) Contribution Options
• Paid Holidays
• Workplace flexibility/friendly dress policy

Location

Minneapolis, Minnesota. The role is based in Minneapolis with the option to work remote or hybrid.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The organization is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other legally protected status.