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We cultivate and embrace a diverse employee population. We recognize that people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives fuel our growth and enrich our global culture.

We are looking for an individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced, team oriented environment, likes to be challenged, and values the opportunity to make a difference.

In this role the Sr. Financial Analyst supports the short-term and long-term agriculture planning and forecasting processes. The position also performs analysis of internal farms costs and assist with reporting and special projects relating to plant operations.

• Support the development of analytic tools used for short term and long-term agriculture planning and analysis
• Prepare comprehensive analysis reports showing comparison between actual and budgeted expenses (internal farms costs)
• Leverage multiple information platforms and analytical tools to analyze weekly/monthly variances between actuals and plan/forecast and to identify opportunities & risk embedded in the plan for overall agriculture costs
• Assist cost accounting department with weekly reporting and special projects relating to plant operations
• Prepare analysis for ad hoc, monthly, quarterly and annual business unit reports
• Coordinate the planning process and build analytic tools and reporting for the Ag Operations Annual Business Plan and intra-year forecasts
• Proactively look for and identify opportunities for implementable value creation
• Maintain fluid and open communication among key highly-interdependent functional areas
• Draw conclusions, make recommendations and develop presentations for key constituents
• Perform other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting
• 5 years of financial analysis experience
• Valid California Driver’s License and clean driving record
• Proven, reliable, work history

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with ERP systems (JDE preferred)
• Experience with Business Intelligence tool, strongly preferred
• Previous experience working with Business Intelligence/Data Warehouse systems
• Cognos or EPM10 experience

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Broad based financial skill-set, analytical and strategic thinking skills
• Advanced data analysis and dynamic modeling skills are a must
• Highly analytical have the ability to problem solve ‘on the fly’
• Demonstrated ability to exercise judgment and make sound decisions
• Ability to holistically balance multiple projects and deadlines
• Must be a self-starter and be able to communicate concisely both verbally and in writing
• Advanced skills in Excel, PowerPoint, Word and other Microsoft Office products

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