Analyst, Financial Senior

Overview

An organization serving agriculture and energy markets is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to support financial planning, reporting, and analysis for its Evansville soybean processing facility. This role will serve as a key financial partner for site leadership and will also provide financial leadership during capital investment projects.

This position is remote with travel up to 20% of the time to the Evansville processing facility and/or corporate headquarters. Candidates located near Inver Grove Heights, MN or Evansville, WI are preferred, but proximity to either location is not required.

Responsibilities

• Act as the financial lead during the construction phase for the Evansville, Santos and OCP capital investments, monitoring spending against plan, forecasting total project costs, and identifying risks and opportunities for leadership.
• Serve as the primary finance business partner for the Evansville processing facility, providing financial insight and decision support to site leadership.
• Lead the financial planning process, including forecasts, annual budgets, and long-range plans, ensuring understanding of operational initiatives and their financial impact.
• Oversee preparation, analysis, and reporting of monthly financial results and statements.
• Conduct variance analysis and communicate key drivers of financial performance to management.
• Monitor and report capital project spending to ensure alignment with approved budgets and investment objectives.
• Provide financial leadership for investment decisions through pro forma modeling and development of executive review materials for project approvals.
• Partner across the organization to support enterprise initiatives and provide ad hoc financial analysis, reporting, and investigations with actionable insights and recommendations.
• Develop, monitor, and present key performance indicators (KPIs) and operational metrics with business leaders.
• Lead plant cost accounting activities, including accurate product costing, inventory valuation, and operational cost reporting.
• Evaluate, recommend, implement, and monitor internal controls and supporting documentation to ensure compliance and strengthen financial processes.
• Build and maintain strong relationships across all levels of the organization to support cross-functional collaboration.
• Travel regularly to the Evansville facility or corporate headquarters to support cost management, operational efficiency initiatives, capital projects, and quarterly inventory counts.
• Identify and lead opportunities to leverage AI, analytics, and data-driven solutions to improve financial processes and business performance.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in one or more of the following: Accounting, Audit, Credit & Collections, Payroll, Procurement, Accounts Payable, Financial Reporting & Analysis, Tax, or Treasury
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and Word, including pivot tables, charts, and formulas such as VLOOKUP and IF statements
• Advanced proficiency with Power BI or similar advanced reporting tools
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge of and direct application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Prior direct experience using enterprise-wide ERP systems
• Proven success collaborating with internal and external stakeholders
• Extensive experience analyzing, interpreting, and reporting financial data
• Ability to travel domestically up to 20%
• Extensive understanding of accounting processes and internal controls, with ability to identify and address weaknesses in controls
• Experience with SAP general ledger and related reporting software
• Ability to solicit support for ideas and provide sound rationale for recommendations
• Ability to complete assignments independently and handle complex accounting activities
• Ability to identify accounting issues, research possible solutions, and present conclusions to management
• Ability to select, develop staff, and work in a team environment to achieve desired results
• CPA, CMA or similar professional certification
• Experience with Agriculture and/or Energy industries
• Manufacturing or processing industry knowledge or experience

Compensation & Benefits

This organization offers a competitive total rewards package. Compensation includes a base wage and, depending upon the position, may include other earnings such as bonus, incentives, and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary based on factors such as experience, education, training, specialized skills, certifications, and minimum wage/salary requirements under local law.

Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, vision
• Wellness programs
• Life insurance
• Health and dependent care spending accounts
• Paid time off
• 401(k), pension
• Profit sharing
• Short- and long-term disability
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption assistance

Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements for each plan.

Additional Information

Pre-employment screening is based on job requirements and industry guidelines and may or may not be required. If required, selected candidates must pass pre-employment screenings that may include drug testing, criminal background check, motor vehicle check, physical requirements, and FMSCA Clearinghouse screening.