Senior Financial Analyst

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!

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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.