Senior Financial Analyst

Senior Financial Analyst

We are hiring a Senior Financial Analyst to support the Crop Protection Products portfolio of our Winfield United business u nit.

In this role, y ou will drive financial decision-making, provide insights that enabl e growth , and participate in other key strategic projects.

This role requires a blend of financial expertise , analytical capabilities, and present ation skills to communicate in a concise and informative manner to assist leaders with decision-making.

This role is located at our Arden Hills, MN Corporate Headquarters (Hybrid work arrangement each week)

Your primary responsibilities include:



* Analyze financial performance for the Crop Protection division, including sales and profitability metrics


* Develop detailed forecasts, budgets, and financial models to support business planning and strategic initiatives


* Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., marketing, procurement , supply chain) to evaluate the financial impact of strategic initiatives


* Monitor market trends, industry dynamics, and competitive performance to understand drivers of financial performance


* Identify financial risks and opportunities and recommend mitigation strategies.


* Use your strong problem-solving skills and partnership abilities to build models, dashboards, and other tools that provide insights to business partners


* Support executive reporting by preparing concise, accurate , and visually compelling financial reports and presentations.


* Act as a liaison between the business team and Accounting department ensuring business transactions are properly accounted for in the financials


* Ensure compliance with financial regulations and company policies and participate in maintaining strong internal controls


* Provide input and recommendations for process improvements


* Other special projects as needed

Education/Qualifications:



* Bachelor's degree in finance , accounting , or economics or related field along with a minimum of 5-6 + 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 financial modeling tools such as Excel (Advanced), Power BI, Tableau, etc.


* Prior experience with Hyperion Essbase Planning

Competencies:



* Demonstrate a strong service ethic and able to partner with senior leaders across the organization


* Intellectual curiosity; strive to challenge for continuous learning


* Problem-solving skills and an ability to perform well in a dynamic environment


* Analytical and quantitative with strong financial analysis skills


* Communication skills, written and verbal, including ability to communicate technical information to a non-technical audience


* Able to work with and gain insights from various sources...