Business Finance Analyst – Consumer Business Group USAC Area

3M is hiring a Business Finance Analyst – Consumer Business Group USAC Area. It pays $124k-$152k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on 3M.

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Level rates this finance role Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
Pay on this posting starts 18% higher than the typical finance posting on Level.
The posting mentions Excel, Power BI and financial analysis among its tools and skills.
Level classes it as a mid-level role.
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Business Finance Analyst responsible for operating plans, financial assessments, and strategic decision support using Excel and data tools.

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Job Description:

Job Title

Business Finance Analyst – Consumer Business Group USAC Area

Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World

Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it’s equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a wide variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers.

This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career.

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

As a Business Finance Analyst for the Consumer Business Group USAC Area, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:

Deliver sustainable operating plan and economic profit strategies. Includes being fully engaged in the operating plan, monthly rolling estimate (MRE), quarterly operating review (QOR) and support of the quarterly finance review (QFR) processes
Become the right hand of the business unit Area Leader with complete understanding of the business models to influence decision-making processes
Provide ongoing business performance assessment and drive necessary business redirection, when appropriate
Instill a continuous focus on sustainable business process improvements while connecting the components of value chain to fully capitalize on the business potential and operational effectiveness
Ensure that success is achieved through the utmost ethical and legal means

Your Skills and Expertise

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start)
Seven (7) years in finance or finance related experience in a private, public, government or military environment
Three (3) years of professional hands-on experience using Microsoft Excel to create, clean, maintain, and analyze datasets, including use of formulas, pivot tables, and data validation

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include

MBA or Finance Graduate
Strong financial acumen - ability to translate complex business problems into financial terms
Technical experience using data visualization, data warehousing, and AI-enabled tools, such as Power BI and Snowflake
Solid understanding of multiple workstreams and how they come together
Experience applying data, analytics, or reporting capabilities in a consumer-focused business environment
Creative problem solving - ability to work with diverse functional teams to evaluate and address key issues
Self-starter with ability to drive change
Very Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong organizational and prioritization skills
Ability to work in a fast paced environment

Work location:

Onsite: This role follows an on-site working model, requiring the employee to work at least four days a week at the 3M Center in Maplewood, MN or 3M Center in London, ON, Canada.

Travel: May include up to 10% domestic/international travel

Relocation Assistance: Is not authorized

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Supporting Your Well-being

3M offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.

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Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $124,127 - $151,710, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.). Additional information is available at: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/.

Good Faith Posting Date Range 09/24/2026 To 10/24/2026 Or until filled

All US-based 3M full time employees will need to sign an employee agreement as a condition of employment with 3M. This agreement lays out key terms on using 3M Confidential Information and Trade Secrets. It also has provisions discussing conflicts of interest and how inventions are assigned. Employees that are Job Grade 7 or equivalent and above may also have obligations to not compete against 3M or solicit its employees or customers, both during their employment, and for a period after they leave 3M.

Learn more about 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s problems at www.3M.com or on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @3M.

Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.

Safety is a core value at 3M. All employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.

Pay & Benefits Overview: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/

3M does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Please note: your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by: 1) uploading a resume, or 2) entering the information into the application fields directly.

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How we rate this

Business Finance Analyst – Consumer Business Group USAC Area at 3M rates 20 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

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Key facts

Business Finance Analyst – Consumer Business Group USAC Area is an open job at 3M.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The listed salary is $124k-$152k a year.
The role is based in US, Minnesota, Maplewood.
The job was posted on September 24, 2026.
Seniority: mid.
Applications are handled by 3M. Apply on 3M

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Skills and AI tools this role asks for

Financial AnalysisBudgetingForecastingData VisualizationExcelPower BI

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Pay

This job starts at: $124k
Typical finance job: $105k

This posting starts 18% above the typical finance job. See finance jobs

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