Analyst, Financial Senior

Overview

The organization is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to support the Grains product line and provide financial analysis and support for the Evansville soybean processing facility. This role requires strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, organization, the ability to multi-task, and excellent communication skills (verbal and written).

This position is remote with travel up to 20% to the processing facility or corporate headquarters. Candidates located near the corporate office in Inver Grove Heights, MN, or near the soybean crush facility in 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 financial planning, including forecasts, annual budgets, and long-range plans, ensuring operational initiatives and their financial impact are fully understood.
• 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, ensuring alignment with approved budgets and investment objectives.
• Provide financial leadership for investment decisions through robust pro forma modeling and development of executive review materials for project approvals.
• Partner across the organization to support enterprise initiatives, ad hoc financial analysis, reporting, and investigations, delivering actionable insights and recommendations.
• Partner with business leaders to develop, monitor, and present KPIs and operational metrics that drive performance.
• Lead plant cost accounting activities, ensuring 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 and business objectives.
• Travel regularly to the Evansville facility and/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 creation of 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 the ability to identify and address control weaknesses.
• 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 form conclusions to present 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 on position, may include other earnings such as bonus, incentives, and commissions.
• Actual pay offered will vary based on factors that may include experience, education, training, specialized skills and certifications, and minimum wage/salary requirements under local law.
• Benefits may 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, and adoption assistance (eligibility requirements apply).

Location

Remote position with travel up to 20% to the processing facility or corporate headquarters. Preferred locations include Inver Grove Heights, MN and Evansville, WI; proximity to either location is not required.

Pre-Employment Screening

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