Strategic Finance Analyst

Channel is a partner in funding, and they are seeking a Strategic Finance Analyst to provide insights and analysis for data-driven decision-making across the executive team. The role involves monitoring industry trends, enhancing financial models, and collaborating with stakeholders to improve efficiency and drive measurable results.

What you'll do:

• Build a strong understanding of Channel’s business model, financial performance drivers, and key risks and opportunities
• Monitor industry trends, economic conditions, and the competitive landscape to help inform and advance strategic initiatives
• Maintain and enhance financial models while supporting the annual budget process, interim forecasts, and scenario analyses
• Prepare monthly reporting, analyze KPI trends, and translate complex financial data into clear, actionable business insights
• Partner with cross-functional colleagues to evaluate the feasibility, profitability, and strategic value of business cases
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization, efficiency gains, and scalable process improvements that strengthen performance
• Support ad hoc analyses and other related responsibilities as needed

What they're looking for:

• Ability to stay organized and effective in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities and tight deadlines
• Intellectual curiosity and a mindset focused on continuous improvement
• Highly organized, self-motivated, and detail-oriented
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
• Comfort working with large data sets and communicating findings in a clear, practical way
• Intermediate to advanced Excel and financial modeling skills
• Experience building reports and dashboards using a business intelligence tool
• Located in Minnesota with ability to work onsite out of our Minnetonka, MN office
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
• 0–3 years of experience in financial services, equipment finance, lending, or a related industry