Senior Financial Analyst

Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC

. Create routine reporting by driving variance analysis and providing business context .

Posted 9/28/2026full-timeMinneapolis • Minnesota • United StatesSenior💰 $71,300 - $98,100 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial modeling, variance analysis, and forecasting to support business decision-making. Proficient in utilizing multiple data sources for independent analysis and effective communication of findings to management.

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Financial ModelingVariance AnalysisForecastingData AnalysisCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisCost Benefit AnalysisQuantitative AnalysisSpreadsheet ProficiencyRoot Cause Analysis

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsBusiness AcumenPresentation Skills

Industry Keywords

Financial ConceptsBusiness ContextDecision SupportData SourcesAnalytical Role

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create routine reporting by driving variance analysis and providing business context
Assist in developing commentary around business results
Perform independent analysis using multiple data sources to derive root cause and track benefits of past decisions
Develop, improve, and run forecasting/planning models and perform variance analysis
Develop models to forecast the future implications of business decisions
Perform postmortem analysis of the impact of past business decisions
Review forecasts and analyses with management
Review Cost Benefit Analyses and identify issues to resolve prior to approval
Serve as a subject matter expert for key data sources
Ensure timely access to accurate information and support critical business requests

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a financial or quantitative field
3-5 years of proven experience
Previous experience in financial or analytical role
Ability to complete financial modeling tasks and financial analysis using spreadsheets and/or other tools
Experience applying accounting and financial concepts to interpret and solve business problems
Ability to build outputs that support decisions
Strong communication skills, with ability to verbally present findings to management
Strong interpersonal and business skills to support CBA and new advisor offer processes
Valid work authorization that does not now, or in the future, require visa sponsorship for employment in the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

Vacation time
Sick time
401(k)
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Variable pay in the form of bonus, commissions, and/or long-term incentives depending on the role
Flexible work arrangement: work from home one day per week