Financial Analyst II

Financial Analyst II

We are hiring a Financial Analyst to support our Animal Nutrition Business Unit. You will support and partner with Supply Chain leadership and plant managers and work with the Animal Nutrition commercial teams on key strategic projects. This role requires strong FP&A skills, including the ability to analyze and interpret data, and present your findings in a concise and informative format to assist leaders with decision-making.

This role is located at our Arden Hills, MN corporate headquarters. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in office each week.

Your primary responsibilities include:

• Provide support to the Animal Nutrition team through measurement and analysis of Key Performance Indicators across our network of manufacturing locations
• Work cross-functionally with the plant and commercial teams to gain deep understanding of the financial drivers of our manufacturing costs, making recommendations to maximize profitability via changes to go-to-market strategies and resource allocation decisions.
• Use your strong problem-solving skills and partnership abilities to build models, dashboards, and other tools that provide insights to the business
• Effectively manage the forecasting and planning processes and encourage accountability for achieving forecasted/plan results
• Act as a liaison between the business team and the animal nutrition accounting team ensuring business transactions are properly accounted for in the financials
• Participate in key internal controls within the Animal Nutrition business
• Provide input and recommendations for process improvements
• Other special projects as needed such as business integration and broader FP&A initiatives

Education/Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related required along with a minimum of 4-6 years related work experience. MBA preferred. Experience in related industry preferred
• Working knowledge & direct application of balance sheets, income statements and cash flow concepts
• Forecasting and budgeting experience
• Proficient with Excel (Advanced), Word, and Power Point. Experience with data visualization tools a plus.
• Prior experience with Hyperion Essbase or similar tool.

Competencies:

• Demonstrated project ownership and multi-tasking skills
• Strong analytical capabilities evidenced in proven prior experience
• Ability to partner and develop working relationships with business partners and provide financial insights to enhance decision-making
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills to include verbal, written, and presentation skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy

$81,200-$121,800. In most cases, candidates offered employment can expect to be hired at a pay rate near the middle of our salary range.