Senior Business Partnering Director - AgriBusiness Retail (Boise, ID)

The Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture.

Summary

The Senior Business Partnering Director leads the AgriBusiness Retail Financial Planning and Analysis team and serves as the primary finance partner for the AgriBusiness Retail organization. This role is responsible for the consolidation, analysis, and communication of financial information, the financial planning process across eight geographic divisions, and the delivery of actionable insights that support resource allocation and business decisions.

The position also provides leadership for finance business partnering activities, including incentive planning and analytics, financial systems and tools, operational finance improvements, and compliance with applicable controls and accounting procedures. As the overall point of contact for finance activities supporting AgriBusiness Retail, this leader coordinates work across Technology and Data Science, Corporate Finance and Treasury, and Corporate Controllership. The role oversees a complex business data and analytics environment used by sales and operations teams throughout the retail network.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the AgriBusiness Retail FP&A team in the execution and continuous improvement of financial planning, forecasting, analysis, and performance management processes. 
• Drive greater process standardization, improve the quality and consistency of financial analysis, and communicate plans and results clearly to business and finance stakeholders. 
• Prepare for and facilitate financial review meetings throughout each planning cycle, ensuring leaders have meaningful insights to support decisions and accountability. 
• Partner with the J.R. Simplot Company Controllership organization in financial statement reviews and analysis of financial results. 
• Define and lead improvements to operational finance activities in partnership with corporate finance teams, including Accounts Payable, Credit Management and financing, and compliance with accounting policies and procedures. 
• Lead the development and adoption of financial planning technologies, tools, systems, and data solutions that evolve with the needs of the organization. 
• Serve as a trusted advisor to AgriBusiness Retail leadership by translating complex financial information into practical analysis, recommendations, and decision support. 
• Provide leadership and development for direct and indirect team members, building strong capabilities and effective partnerships across the organization. 
• Act as an active member of the AgriBusiness Finance leadership team and contribute to finance strategy, policies, procedures, and broader functional priorities. 
• Coordinate finance-related work across Technology and Data Science, Corporate Finance and Treasury, Corporate Controllership, and other key partners supporting AgriBusiness Retail. 

Typical Education

• Bachelor's degree in Finance , Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field from a four-year college or university.

• Master's degree or equivalent advanced education is not essential but encouraged 

Relevant Experience

• Progressive leadership experience in financial planning and analysis, finance business partnering, or a related finance function. 

• Experience designing and continuously improving repeatable planning processes that align with operational and commercial business rhythms. 

• Experience supporting financial performance in a sales and operations planning environment is preferred. 

• Demonstrated experience leading and developing direct and indirect teams. 

• Experience partnering with senior business leaders and cross-functional teams in a complex organization. 

• Strong financial acumen across planning, pricing, supply chain finance, valuation, and performance analysis. 

• Ability to distill complex financial information into clear analysis, decisions, and recommendations for audiences ranging from operating teams to executive leadership. 

• Advanced knowledge of financial planning tools, techniques, systems, and business data environments. 

• Ability to build trusted partnerships, influence decisions, and lead through collaboration across business and corporate functions. 

• Ability to balance strategic leadership with effective execution in a dynamic, multi-division business environment. 

Job Requisition ID : 27522

Travel Required : 

Location(s) : Simplot Headquarters - Boise 

Country: United States

**The Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status. 

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