Description

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.

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 Accounting department 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

Requirements

Education/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting required along with a minimum of 3-6 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

• Prior experience with Hyperion Essbase Planning and Power BI applications strongly desired.

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

Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including pre- and post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.