Job Title: Financial Analyst Location: Alexandria, MN Reports To: CFOSalary Range: $65,000-$85,000 depending on qualifications/experienceAbout Consolidated Equipment Group (CEG): At CEG, we empower our brands- Quick Attach, Erskine, Dirt Dog, Pro-Dig, and Agile-to design and deliver high-quality equipment solutions. We're a dynamic organization where collaboration and innovation drive success. As we expand our strategic capabilities, we are seeking a talented FinancialAnalyst to join our team and support executive leadership in shaping the future of CEG. Position Summary: As a FinancialAnalyst at CEG, you'll play a critical role in driving strategic decision-making by consolidating, analyzing, and interpreting key business and financial data across all units. This role offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with leaders from Quick Attach, Erskine, Dirt Dog, Pro-Dig, and Agile, providing insights that shape operational efficiency and profitability. You'll also lead capital expenditure (CapEx) analysis and margin improvement initiatives, making this a high-impact position for a dynamic, results-oriented individual. Key Responsibilities
- Financial Reporting & Analysis:
- Consolidate and review weekly flash reports and cash forecasts from all business units.
- Consolidate, review, and analyze monthly financial reporting, identifying key trends and variances.
- Perform sales and order analysis by channel, business unit, and product line.
- Operational Collaboration:
- Partner with Controllers to review and refine cost rates and cost structures.
- Collaborate across business units to ensure alignment on financial performance and reporting standards.
- Capital Expenditure Management:
- Lead the CapEx analysis and reporting process, providing detailed evaluations of capital projects and tracking ongoing investments.
- Profitability & Pricing:
- Conduct margin analysis at the product and category level.
- Identify pricing opportunities and recommend changes to enhance profitability.
- Cross-Functional Support:
- Provide actionable insights and recommendations to executive leadership to support strategic decision-making.
- Foster strong relationships with key stakeholders across all CEG business units to ensure consistent, high-quality data and reporting.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field
- 3+ years of experience in business analysis, financial analysis, or a similar role (manufacturing experience preferred).
- Strong proficiency with financial systems and tools (Excel, ERP systems, Power BI or similar analytics platforms).
- Demonstrated ability to consolidate, interpret, and present complex financial data.
- Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work collaboratively across diverse teams.
- Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to accuracy and data integrity.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Why Join CEG?
- Be a key strategic partner to our executive leadership team.
- Work across dynamic, innovative brands including Quick Attach, Erskine, Dirt Dog, Pro-Dig, and Agile.
- Shape data-driven strategies that drive real business results.
- Enjoy a collaborative culture that values innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package; health, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off.
- Company provided short term and long term disability, as well as a life insurance policy.