Entry Level Data Analyst Jobs in Duluth, MN (NOW HIRING)

The
Financial Analyst 1 will support project and departmental leaders to provide area financial reporting and ad hoc analysis for budgeting, forecasting, process improvement and key
strategic initiatives. This position will provide analytical support to Cirrus'
Business Unit to develop Key Performance Indicators (KPIs),
leveraging and improving upon existing metrics, and identifying business
insights, trends, and risks through related measurement and analysis. This position
will analyze historical spending trends, evaluate different scenarios and
help the business team understand potential trade-offs in key decisions. This entry level role will build familiarity with Cirrus business systems and operations, build and strengthen financial acumen, and build creditability in financial analysis.

• Deliver clear financial insights on business
  performance by analyzing results, identifying key drivers, and communicating
  actionable recommendations to support decision-making
•  Partner cross-functionally with business leaders and
  accounting to ensure accurate financial reporting, proper transaction
  recording, and alignment between operational activity and financial outcomes
•  Support the development and ongoing management of
  annual budgets and periodic forecasts, ensuring alignment with operational
  goals and evolving business conditions
•  Conduct comprehensive variance analysis (actuals vs.
  budget/forecast), highlighting trends, risks, and opportunities related to
  headcount, operating costs, and expenses
•  Contribute to monthly and periodic financial reviews,
  ensuring stakeholders understand performance results and underlying drivers
• Liaise with business teams and accounting department
  ensuring transactions are appropriately accounted for in the financials
•  Assist in the preparation, validation, and execution
  of standard cost processes, ensuring accuracy and consistency in cost data
• Maintain, and enhance financial reporting tools,
  dashboards, and models to improve data visibility, usability, and decision
  support
•  With oversight, perform ad hoc financial analysis to
  address business questions, evaluate opportunities, and support strategic
  initiatives
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve
  processes, enhance data quality, and proactively adapt to changing operational
  needs
•  Ensure adherence to standard operating procedures and
  internal controls, maintaining a high level of accuracy, timeliness, and
  reliability
•  Actively support our mission, vision and core values
  and demonstrates Cirrus' Service Essentials.
•  Perform additional duties and special projects as
  assigned
•  Regular, reliable, and predictable attendance
  

• Bachelors degree in
  accounting, finance, finance related data analytics or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Proficiency and expertise in
  Excel (pivot tables, charts, advanced formulas, data imports, management of
  large data sets, etc.)
•  Experience in using data
  analytics and visualization tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau, SQL, etc.)
•  Exceptional problem-solving
  skills, documentation skills, research and resolution skills, data analysis and
  multi-tasking skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
  with the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, and to
  work in a cross-functional, fast-paced environment and to drive operational
  initiatives
•  Excellent time management and
  organizational ability; demonstrated ability to meet deadlines
• Strong attention to detail
• Innate curiosity: Demonstrates
  ability to look deeper and tactfully ask probing questions to identify issues
  and create innovative solutions
  

Preferred:
Minimum of one to two years experience in financial analysis or accounting preferred

• Ability to prepare comprehensive financial forecasts and appropriately represent financial information
• Working knowledge of accounting principles
• Experience in tool development a plus

Our Benefits: Cirrus provides a range of exciting benefits, including:

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, vision, dental, with additional dependent coverage options
• Employer-Paid Coverages: Group term life, short- and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts: FSA and HSA offerings with company contributions to HSA
• Well-being: Calm Health, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness incentives through medical provider
• 401(k) Plan: Dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% after 90 days, with 100% vesting at 1 year of service
• PTO: Various PTO plans starting at 100 hours accrued within the first year
• Additional Time off Benefits: Paid holidays, 2 weeks of Paid Parental leave, paid time for funeral leave and jury duty
• Career Development: Tuition reimbursement program and professional growth opportunities
• Exclusive Discounts: Cirrus Store, partner and marketplace discounts available
• Community & Engagement: Company and employee clubs at various locations
  

These benefits are designed to support your well-being, growth, and enjoyment at Cirrus!
Salary Range: USD $57,370.74/Yr. - USD $86,056.11/Yr.