Job Description

The P&S Finance Analyst will support the US Seeds (SE) businesses’ P&L provisions and cost center management alongside inventory and working capital budgeting, reporting, and forecasting processes. This role will conduct and report out on monthly variances and full year forecasting to finance colleagues and senior business leaders. The P&S finance analyst will provide strategic insights, advanced financial analysis, and decision support to drive the company's growth and profitability. You will play a key role in collaborating with the Finance Lead to drive financial planning, analysis, and reporting processes, contributing to the overall financial health and strategic direction of the organization.

Accountabilities:

• Advanced Financial Analysis: Conduct advanced financial analysis, including complex variance analysis, scenario modeling, and trend forecasting to provide insights into the company's financial performance.
• Financial Planning and Forecasting : Lead the development of annual budgets, long-term financial plans, and periodic forecasting processes, working closely with business units to align financial goals with strategic objectives.
• Business Partnering: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide financial insights, support strategic initiatives, and evaluate the financial impact of business decisions.
• Financial Modeling and Valuation: Develop and maintain sophisticated financial models for valuation, investment analysis, and strategic decision support, incorporating risk assessment and sensitivity analysis.
• Monthly Variance and Reconciliation: Investigate monthly variances and ensure accurate reflection in full year risk and opportunities and latest outlooks
• Budgeting and Costing Coordination: Support the Management Reporting Lead on the P&S costing and budgeting coordination including cost center templates by corn and soybean site, PPT tables, and overall automation in SAC and SAP systems (including reporting and summarization of financial data).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, economics and/or related field of study
• 5+ years progressive experience in financial analysis, budgeting, and strategic planning, preferably within the agriculture or related industry.
• Advanced proficiency in financial analysis tools and business software (e.g., Excel, financial modeling software, SAP, Qlik, PowerBi).
• Strategic Financial Analysis
• Effective Communication
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Adaptability and Innovation
• Process Improvement
• Complex Industry Dynamics
• Data Management
• Balancing Short-term and Long-term Priorities
• Cost Management in Agriculture

Additional Information

• Candidate must be located in the Midwest.

What We Offer:

• Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts the same day you do.
• 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution.
• Open Vacation Policy with a minimum of 15 days of vacation and up to 30 days with manager approval, plus paid holidays.
• Maternity/Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs and Corporate Discounts among other benefits.
• A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes professional development and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members.

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