Financial Analyst

Continental

Financial Analyst driving actionable insights for FP&A in food & beverage operations at Continental. Collaborating with teams on budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.

Posted 5/4/2026full-timeSterling Heights • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Supports the FP&A team with financial reporting, analysis, and planning activities across food & beverage operations, providing clear and actionable insights.
Assists in the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and financial models to support operational and strategic decision-making.
Executes detailed variance analysis by diving deep into source data to uncover root causes of deviations.
Contributes to month‑end close processes, including financial reviews, data validation, and management reporting support.
Supports pricing, investment, and proforma analyses by gathering data, maintaining models, and summarizing results.
Partners with cross‑functional teams to respond to ad‑hoc financial requests and operational inquiries.
Helps develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and analytical tools to improve visibility into financial performance.
Ensures accuracy and consistency of financial data while adhering to internal controls and reporting standards.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field required.
Experience in FP&A, Accounting, or a related analytical role; relevant internship experience will be considered.
Advanced Excel Skills, experience with Power BI is a plus.
Working knowledge of Accounting Principles
Excellent Communication & Organizational Skills, thrives in fast-paced environment
Strong Attention to Detail & Data Integrity

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Coverage – Medical, Dental and Vision
Voluntary Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness
401(k)
Paid Time Off
Wellness Programs
Additional Perks

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial reportingfinancial analysisbudget preparationforecastingfinancial modelingvariance analysisdata validationpricing analysisinvestment analysisproforma analysis

Soft Skills

communication skillsorganizational skillsattention to detaildata integritycollaborationproblem-solvingadaptabilityanalytical thinkingtime managementcritical thinking