Senior Financial Analyst, Dairy Foods

Senior Financial Analyst, Dairy Foods

As a Senior Financial Analyst , you will play a pivotal role in driving the strategic goals of the Milk Powders business and supporting key initiatives within Dairy Foods.

You will collaborate closely with the Senior FP&A Finance Manager to deliver critical financial reporting and insights that shape the direction of the Milk Powders business.

This position demands a candidate with exceptional FP&A skills, who excels in effective communication across the business (partnering closely with executive leaders) and corporate functions.

Demonstrating a strong commitment to continuous process improvement and the ability to work cross-functionally is essential for success in this role.

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

Key responsibilities include:


* Monthly reporting and analysis of key metrics of the financial performance for the Milk Powders business to cross functional management


* Coordination of the budgeting and forecasting process for this business line, including meeting with leadership to ensure all milk, volumes, overages, and production inputs have been captured


* Financial modeling related to overage decisions, working capital requests, product mix, and absorption.


* Monthly analysis on market impacts and lead risk management discussions on net position and risk management action steps.


* Working with, supporting, and maintaining relationships with key customers including the Senior Director of Sales and sales team, supply chain, supply chain finance, planning, strategic ops and Dairy Accounting


* Miscellaneous quarterly and annual requests as well as other reporting tasks as needed

Experience & Education:


* Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related required along with a minimum of 6-8 years related work experience.

A Finance MBA, CMA or CPA certification preferred


* Forecasting, budgeting and modeling experience


* Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with Word and PowerPoint


* Prior experience with Hyperion Essbase Planning, and JDE applications preferred

Competencies & other skills:


* Ability to turn data into information and information into insights which can then be used to influence strategic decision making for the enterprise


* Self-starter with a bias for action, able to work independently as financial representative within a matrixed operating environment


* Working knowledge & direct application of balance sheets, income statements and cash flow concepts


* Strong analytical capabilities, including financial modeling, evidenced in proven prior experience


* Demonstrated project ownership and multi-tasking skills


* Prior experience in working with a variety of functional areas


* Strong communication skills including ability to work effectively across multiple levels, functions and organizations

Hiring Range: $91,120-$136,680.

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