65,000-85,000 per year | Sleepy Eye, MN, USA | Salary | Administration-NPC | Full Time Position Overview and Responsibilities: The Financial Analyst position is a critical member of the finance department. This position plays a key role in working with business leaders across specific departments, namely Procurement, Feed Mill Operations, Production and Finance/Accounting. A successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to identify and pursue business improvement initiatives and cost capturing opportunities. They will also demonstrate the ability to analyze business performance and collaboratively assess and recommend strategic decisions across the organization in areas such as expense and process management. A successful candidate will demonstrate sound analytical skills, the ability to decipher large data sets, and translate the information into key messages and actionable outcomes . They will be highly inquisitive, creative, and most importantly , they will engage with key stakeholders to drive business results. Majors Areas of Accountability: + Responsible for extracting and analyzing data from several applications to monitor trends, support reporting, ad-hoc analysis, special projects, and support decision-making across the organization. + Develop and prepare financial reports including cost analysis, trend analysis , variance analysis, and identification of cost reducing initiatives. + Collaborate with business leaders to create, improve, and maintain key performance indicators that drive spend optimization and overall organizational effectiveness. + Conduct ad-hoc analysis to support business leaders and special projects to explain key business drivers and influence optimal business decisions. + Consult proactively with business leaders to ensure information, analysis and reporting needs are met. + Assist in cost management and financial performance evaluations of departments and divisions. + Collaborate with accounting and business leaders to assist in preparation of annual budgets. + Create and maintain detailed financial models including long and short-range forecast and finance models to support special projects and decision support. + Prepares return on investment analysis on proposed projects and investments. + Other duties as assigned. Attributes of a Successful Candidate: STRONG ANALYTICAL SKILLS + Quantitative and qualitative analysis + Ability to identify the significant factors of an issue + Employ creativity in identifying causes, implications, and remedies + Demonstrate a balance between theoretical and practical solutions + Detail-oriented and ensures a high level of data accuracy and reliability INTUITIVE SKILLS + Aptitude and desire to learn other areas of the business for a well-rounded perspective. + Ability to work independently + Effectively follow through on assignments with successful outcomes + Timely follow-up; meet deadlines; demonstrate a sense of urgency; effectively prioritize multiple projects while setting clear expectations with business partners + Strong organizational skills EXCELLENT COMMUNICATION SKILLS + Efficient and effective oral and written communication skills + Strong presentation skills - ability to confidently present to senior management concise and intuitive information to 'tell the story' + Ability to communicate at all levels of the organization + Build and maintain strong relationships with peers OTHER + Highly intelligent with excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills + Ability to produce results in a fast-paced environment + Ability to adapt to change of responsibilities and additional duties demanded by the business . + Approaches complex problems and analyses with an open, collaborative mindset + Eager and willing to contribute to the success of the finance team through close collaboration and team building + Seeks additional training and knowledge to build expertise and proactively shares know-how for betterment of team members and processes + Supports and leads areas of assigned responsibility through effective and frequent collaboration and business partnering Minimum Qualifications: + Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Analytics or other equivalent + 0-3 years of related experience + Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel Minimum Qualifications: + Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Analytics or other equivalent + 0-3 years of related experience + Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel Reports to: Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis Management Scope and level of responsibility: Contributor: Position without managerial responsibility. Supervision of Others: Direct Reports: None Indirect Reports: None Physical Requirements: None Climbing. Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Rare, 0-5% Bending or stooping. Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. Rare, 0-5% Kneeling or squatting. None Overhead reaching. Occasional, 6-33% Standing. Particularly for sustained periods of time. Unlimited, 67-100% Sitting. Particularly for sustained periods of time. Occasional, 6-33% Walking. Rare, 0-5% Pushing and pulling. Rare, 0-5% Sedentary Lifting: Lifting up to 10 pounds occasionally and frequently lifting small tools or items. Although a sedentary job is defined as one which involves sitting most of the time, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties. Unlimited, 67-100% Hearing. Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Unlimited, 67-100% Motions of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers (i.e. typing, grasping, or gripping). The worker is required to have the visual ability to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes. Specialized or Motorized Equipment and/or Tools: This position will require occasionally operating a company vehicle or mileage reimbursement. Any employment offer extended for this position will be is contingent upon the review of the candidate's motor vehicle record (MVR). The MVR will be reviewed to determine insurability based on CFF's insurance carrier and company policy. Vehicle Licensing Requirements: Class D Environmental Working Conditions: None Subjected to environmental conditions. Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. None Subjected to outside environmental conditions. No effective protection from the weather. None Subjected to extreme cold. Temperatures typically below 32 degrees Fahrenheit for periods of more than one hour. None Subjected to extreme heat. Temperatures above 100 degrees Fahrenheit for periods of no more than one hour. None Subjected to noise. There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above ambient noise level. None Subjected to vibration. Exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities or whole body. None Subjected to hazards. Includes a variety of physical conditions such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals. Rare, 0-5% One or more of the following conditions that affects the respiratory system of the skin: fumes, odors, dust, mists, or gases. Rare, 0-5% Subjected to common allergens including: penicillin, latex, and/or dust. Unlimited, 67-100% The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work). This job description is not intended to limit the responsibilities of an employee assigned to this position to those duties listed above. The employee is expected to follow any other instructions and perform any other duties requested by the immediate supervisor or company management. The level of involvement may vary based on company and individual capabilities. Christensen Farms is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to select the most qualified person for each position in the organization. No employee of CF will discriminate against any applicant for employment or a fellow employee because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, citizenship status, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, veteran status or any other prohibited basis under applicable local, state, or federal law.