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Job Description
With more than $1B in revenue, Tennant Company is a globally recognized leader in the cleaning equipment industry. For the past 150 years, we have been passionate about developing and manufacturing innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers. At Tennant Company, we are committed to stewardship and creating a cleaner, safer and healthier world. With manufacturing, operations and sales, service, and support functions across the globe, your journey at Tennant can take you places you never expected. Senior Financial Analyst
Overview:
Tennant is currently seeking a Senior Financial Analyst at our global headquarters in Eden Prairie, MN. The Senior Financial Analyst will be part of the Financial Planning & Analysis organization and will serve as a finance business partner to key stakeholders across the enterprise.
This role will engage directly with senior leaders to provide financial insights, direction, and decision support, with a focus on operating expense management, forecasting, reporting, and financial modeling. The position offers the opportunity to support a variety of functional or business areas, contributing to both enterprise-wide and business-specific financial initiatives.
General Responsibilities include:
Lead or support monthly reporting, forecasting, and annual operating plan processes for assigned areas
Provide accurate, timely, and insightful financial analysis to key stakeholders and senior leadership
Analyze operating expenses and key business drivers to identify risks and opportunities
Develop and deliver financial reporting packages, dashboards, and presentations
Partner with stakeholders to understand performance trends and provide data-driven recommendations
Contribute to the development, governance, and continuous improvement of financial reporting and planning processes
Collaborate across teams to drive consistency in forecasting, reporting, and analytics
Support broader FP&A initiatives such as long-range planning, enterprise reporting, or strategic analysis
Proactively identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and insight generation
Manage and contribute to ad-hoc financial analyses and projects as needed
Required Experience & Education:
Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting (4-year degree)
5 years of experience in financial analysis or related finance roles
Strong understanding of financial and business performance metrics
Experience with financial planning processes including forecasting and budgeting
Experience in business analytics, financial modeling, and management reporting
Strong communication, organization, and time management skills
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
Experience working with financial systems and reporting tools (e.g., SAP, OneStream, Power BI) preferred
Global company experience preferred
Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment
Required Interpersonal & Behavioral Skills:
Self-motivated with a strong intellectual curiosity and analytical mindset
Proven problem-solving skills and attention to detail
High level of professionalism and maturity
Ability to effectively communicate with and influence stakeholders, including senior leadership
Team-oriented with a strong client service mindset
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic, evolving environment
Why This Role:
Opportunity to partner with senior leaders across a variety of business functions
Broad exposure to both strategic and operational finance activities
Dynamic, collaborative environment with opportunities to drive impact and process improvement Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $78,000- $118,100
Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. Tennant Sales and Service Co. reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualifications of the selected candidate as well as internal and external equity. Total Compensation = Base Salary + Benefits
Benefits = A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, paid time off, and voluntary benefits! Begin your journey with us. Let's reinvent how the world cleans. Equal Opportunity Employer
Tennant Company is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made on the basis of individual skill, ability, reliability, productivity, and other factors important to performance. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or any other basis protected by state or federal law or local ordinance.