1

Financial Modeling Freelance Jobs in Minnesota (NOW HIRING)

Financial Modeling Freelance information

See Minnesota salary details

$14

$46

$129

How much do financial modeling freelance jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for financial modeling freelance in Minnesota is $46.72, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $23.80 and $60.53 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a financial modeling freelance?

A Financial Modeling Freelance job involves building financial models to analyze business performance, forecast future outcomes, and support decision-making. Freelancers in this field work with businesses, investors, or startups to create models for valuation, budgeting, M&A, or investment analysis. They typically use Excel or specialized software and may work on a project or hourly basis. Strong financial acumen, analytical skills, and proficiency in financial modeling techniques are essential for success in this role.

What skills and qualifications are needed for financial modeling freelance?

To thrive as a Financial Modeling Freelance professional, you need advanced analytical abilities, proficiency in accounting and finance principles, and experience building financial models, often supported by a degree in finance, accounting, or related fields. Expert-level skills in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with tools like Power BI or SQL, as well as professional certifications such as CFA or FMVA, are frequently expected. Exceptional communication, time management, and client-relations skills help freelancers effectively manage projects and convey complex findings to clients. Mastering these skills is essential for delivering insightful, accurate work tailored to client needs while maintaining a successful independent practice.

What are common challenges faced by freelance financial modelers, and how can they be managed?

Common challenges for freelance financial modelers include managing multiple client deadlines, varying project scopes, and staying updated on evolving financial standards. Freelancers often work remotely and independently, requiring strong self-discipline and effective communication to clarify client expectations and deliver accurate results on time. Building a robust professional network and maintaining up-to-date technical expertise can help mitigate these challenges. Additionally, using project management tools and setting clear milestones with clients can ensure smoother workflows and repeat business.

What are the most commonly searched types of Financial Modeling jobs in Minnesota?

The most popular types of Financial Modeling jobs in Minnesota are:

What are popular job titles related to Financial Modeling Freelance jobs in Minnesota?

For Financial Modeling Freelance jobs in Minnesota, the most frequently searched job titles are:

What job categories do people searching Financial Modeling Freelance jobs in Minnesota look for?

The top searched job categories for Financial Modeling Freelance jobs in Minnesota are:

What cities in Minnesota are hiring for Financial Modeling Freelance jobs?

Cities in Minnesota with the most Financial Modeling Freelance job openings:

Infographic showing various Financial Modeling Freelance job openings in Minnesota as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 88% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $97,187 per year, or $46.7 per hour.

Concept Designer- Essentials and Beauty

Target

Minneapolis, MN • On-site

$73K - $132K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.


Target rating

6.6

Company rating: 6.6 out of 10

Based on 6,990 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

14th of 39 rated national retailers


Job description

The pay range is $73,000.00 - $132,000.00

Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position.These include labor markets and in some instancesmay include education, work experience and certifications. In addition to your pay, Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves.Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation.Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits.

About us:

Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture.Learn more about Target here.

Team Overview:

A team within ourEssentials & Beautybusiness leading trend forecasting and driving bold strategies across categories and the enterprise. We seek diverse skill sets and experiences to create compelling and differentiated strategies that shape future business, brand, and product vision, connect to enterprise strategic initiatives, and uncover new opportunities for long-term growth.

Position Overview:

As aConcept DesignerwithinEssentials & Beauty, you will bring strategy to life through exceptional visual thinking, concept development, and storytelling. You are a highly creative designer with an elevated aesthetic point of view who excels at translating ideas, research, and business opportunities into compelling visual narratives.

You will partner closely withdesignstrategist, trend designers, merchants, product developers, and cross-functional teams to develop future-facing concepts, brand expressions, frameworks, presentations, and strategic narratives that inspire action. Your work will span concept creation, visual identity development, trend storytelling, presentation design, and creative direction-helping transform ambiguity into clear, engaging, and actionable ideas.

This role requires someone equally adept at developing a visual identity for a new concept, designing executive-level presentations, building strategic frameworks, and creating polished storytelling that influences leaders across the organization. This will beaccomplishedthrough:

CONCEPT DEVELOPMENTANDVISUAL STORYTELLING

  • Translate strategic thinking, consumer insights, trends, and research into compelling concepts, visual narratives, and inspiring design solutions.

  • Develop elevated visual identities, creative systems, and concept expressions that communicate a clear point of view and differentiate future opportunities.

  • Create compelling storytelling through thoughtfully designed layouts, graphics, infographics, frameworks, and presentation materials.

  • Design executive-ready pitch decks and presentations that communicate complex ideas with clarity, simplicity, and impact.

  • Bring abstract ideas to life through mood boards, visual concepting, creative direction, and high-quality design execution.

  • Apply a strong understanding of typography, color, composition, imagery, and visual hierarchy to create polished, engaging work

  • Experiment with new creative approaches, visual systems, and design methods that advance innovation and inspire new ways of thinking

BRANDANDDESIGN EXCELLENCE

  • Help build and evolve visual identities for new concepts, initiatives, and strategic opportunities whilemaintainingalignment with Target's brand standards

  • Partner with strategists to ensure visual design strengthens the overall strategic narrative and business vision

  • Champion exceptional craft, aesthetics, and attention to detail across every deliverable.

  • Stay current on design trends, emerging creative tools, visual culture, and best practices across branding, editorial design, digital experiences, and presentation storytelling.

PARTNERSHIPANDINFLUENCE

  • Collaborate closely withdesignstrategists, researchers, merchants, product developers, owned brand teams, and creative partners to bring ideas to life.

  • Independently manage creative workstreams while balancing multiple priorities and timelines.

  • Present creative work with confidence, articulating designrationaleand connecting visual decisions back to strategicobjectives.

  • Build trusted relationships across cross-functional teams and contribute fresh perspectives through design thinking and creative problem solving.

TEAMANDVALUES

  • Showcasesstrong ability tofoster inclusion, engagein positive team culture and model collaboration.

  • Lead with curiosity-continuously exploring trends, culture, design, emerging technologies, and new ways of thinking to inspire fresh ideas, challenge assumptions, and elevate creative outcomes.

  • Consistently engages,inspiresand builds trust with team and partners

  • Consistent champion of Target values of inclusivity,connectionand drive

  • Seek feedback, continually refine your craft, and contribute to raising the creative standard across the team.

  • This team works on-site 4 days/week from our Downtown MN campus

About you:

  • 5+ years of experience in Concept Design, Brand Design, Creative Direction, Visual Communication, Experience Design, or related creative fields.

  • Exceptional aesthetic sensibility with a refined eye for composition, typography, color, imagery, and layout.

  • Strong portfoliodemonstratingconcept development, brand identity creation, presentation design, editorial layout, and visual storytelling.

  • Deep understanding of branding principles and experience helping build visual identities that communicate strategic ideas.

  • Passion for storytelling and translating complex information into engaging, memorable visual experiences.

  • Advancedproficiencyin Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.

  • Experience with Adobe XD (or similar experience design tools) to communicate concepts and digitalpresentations.

  • Advanced PowerPoint design skills with the ability to create executive-level presentations, pitch decks, frameworks, and presentation systems.

  • Strong ability to create compelling visual frameworks, journey maps, diagrams, and information graphics that simplify complex ideas.

  • Excellent organizational and communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate design decisions and creative rationale.

  • Collaborative mindset with experience partnering across strategy, design, merchandising, product development, and marketing teams.

  • Comfortable navigating ambiguity and transforming open-ended challenges into inspiring creative solutions.

  • Curious about consumer trends, culture, branding, and emerging design practices, with enthusiasm for helping shape future business opportunities through design.

  • Demonstrated ability to work independently while contributing positively within highly collaborative teams.

This position will operate as a Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement based on Target's needs. A Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement means the team member's core role will need to be performed both onsite at the Target HQ MN location the role is assigned to and virtually, depending upon what your role, team and tasks require for that day. Work duties cannot be performed outside of the country of the primary work location, unless otherwise prescribed by Target. Click here if you are curious to learn more about Minnesota https://corporate.target.com/about/purpose-history/communities/grants-corporate-giving/twin-cities-market

Team Members in the Target General Merch Inc operating company are prohibited from working more than thirty (30) days per calendar year in any of the following states: AL, AR, DE, FL, IN, IA, LA, MD, MS, MO, NC, OK, PA, SC, TN and VA. If hired, you will be prohibited from working remotely from any of the states listed above for more than thirty (30) days per calendar year.

Benefits Eligibility

Please paste this url into your preferred browser to learn about benefits eligibility for this role: https://tgt.biz/BenefitsForYou_D

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

In compliance with state and federal laws, Target will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to candidate.accommodations@HRHelp.Target.com. Non-accommodation-related requests, such as application follow-ups or technical issues, will not be addressed through this channel.

Application deadline is : 08/10/2026

What Target employees say

Pay

Benefits

Hours and flexibility

Workplace

Get the full story on Breakroom


Target logo

About Target

Sourced by ZipRecruiter

We're here to help all families discover the joy of everyday life. Target is a general merchandise retailer with stores in all 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia. 75% of the U.S. population lives within 10 miles of a Target store. We employ 400,000+ Our tagline is "Expect More. Pay Less." We've been using it since 1994! The Target Corporation also owns Shipt and Roundel. More to love! Target is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, its hometown since the first Target store opened in 1962 under The Dayton Company.

Industry

Retail and scientific research and development services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Minneapolis, MN, US