Grant Christopherson
About Grant Christopherson
Grant Christopherson is a Financial Analyst with extensive experience in budget management and financial reporting. He currently works at Tennant Company, where he supports global functions and collaborates with various teams to ensure accurate financial analysis.
Work at Tennant Company
Grant Christopherson has been employed at Tennant Company as a Financial Analyst since 2018. In this role, he provides financial support for various global functions, including Marketing, Legal, and Facilities. He manages a budget of $20 million and collaborates with finance and support teams to ensure accurate financial reporting. His responsibilities include developing business cases and presenting monthly sales and margin reports using dashboards, pivot tables, and bridge graphs for the Global Product Management team.
Previous Experience in Finance
Prior to his current position, Grant Christopherson worked at Quality Park as a Financial Analyst - Customer Non-Compliance Specialist from 2015 to 2016. He also held a position as an Accounts Payable Contractor at Land O'Lakes, Inc. from 2014 to 2015. His early career included an internship at Three Sixty Sales in 2013, where he gained foundational experience in the finance sector.
Education and Expertise
Grant Christopherson studied at the University of St. Thomas, where he earned two Bachelor's Degrees in Accounting and Financial Management from 2010 to 2014. This educational background provided him with a strong foundation in financial principles, budgeting, and analysis, which he applies in his current role and previous positions.
Key Responsibilities and Contributions
In his role at Tennant Company, Grant Christopherson plays a key role in creating the revenue and margin Annual Operating Plan (AOP). He designs templates for analyzing product quantities, price increases, and cost changes, contributing to the company's financial planning and strategy. His work in developing and presenting financial reports aids in informed decision-making within the organization.