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Analyst - Finance Rotation

Confidential Client•Education
Entry LevelFull-timeOn-Site$60,098
Lauderdale, Minnesota
17 Hours Ago

The Analyst - Finance Rotation is an entry-level role supporting various finance functions through rotational assignments including financial planning and analysis, accounting, and data analytics. The position involves preparing financial models, journal entries, reports, and data visualizations to provide insights and support budgeting and compliance. This role offers broad exposure to finance operations and emphasizes analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication within a collaborative team environment.

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About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Education & Education Services.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.


What You’ll Do

This is an entry-level, rotational finance analyst role supporting multiple functions across Finance. You will rotate through departments to perform analyst-level work and apply skills learned in each rotation to other areas within Finance.

  • Support Financial Planning & Analysis: assist in preparing financial models and forecasts, analyze financial data to provide insights, and support budgeting processes
  • Complete accounting tasks: prepare journal entries, perform account reconciliations, and produce accounting reports for management
  • Assist with internal controls documentation and compliance activities
  • Perform data analytics: collect, process, and clean data from multiple sources, develop clear visualizations and reports, and analyze operational data to identify trends and opportunities
  • Contribute to cross-functional projects and other duties as assigned; share best practices learned across rotational stops

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field (required)
  • Completion of a related internship is highly recommended
  • Comfortable working in a typical office environment and collaborating across teams

Skills & Tools

  • Strong analytical skills — dissect financial data, identify trends, and interpret complex information
  • Financial reporting knowledge — familiarity with balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements and GAAP concepts
  • High attention to detail for reporting and reconciliations
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills for presenting findings to stakeholders
  • Problem-solving mindset and ability to propose practical solutions
  • Advanced Excel skills — pivot tables, formulas, and basic financial modeling
  • Time management and ability to manage competing priorities
  • Professional integrity and ethical judgment when handling sensitive information
  • Adaptability and willingness to learn new tools and industry practices

Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary range: $55,900 — $84,000 per year (reported by Confidential Client)
  • Confidential Client offers a comprehensive benefits package (for employees scheduled 30+ hours/week) that may include: medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; parental leave; paid time off and certain paid holidays; FSA/HSA and other tax-advantaged accounts; 401(k) retirement benefits; employee stock purchase plan; tuition assistance; and employee discounts
  • Non-exempt employees are eligible for overtime pay if applicable

Additional Details & Requirements

  • Employment type: Contract (rotational assignment)
  • Must be able to travel up to 10% of the time
  • Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs occasionally
  • Typical office setting with mobility between floors
  • May be required to work more than 40 hours per week when business needs warrant
  • Regular, dependable attendance and punctuality are essential
  • Reasonable accommodations: if you need accommodations to participate in the hiring process, contact the Confidential Client HR team

Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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