Education: Bachelor’s
degree in Business, Economics, Operations Research, or Marketing Research.
Experience: 3-5
years experience in agribusiness, finance or the consumer products industry as
a Financial Analyst,
DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:
o Capable
of performing detailed analysis including advanced financial modeling,
profitability analysis, return on investment, discounted cash flow and
monitoring bottom line results.
o Leverage
multiple information platforms and analytical tools to identify and address a
variety of critical issues including those related to spending efficiency,
customer portfolio analysis, and product portfolio analysis, pricing strategy
and grower returns. Develop tools for evaluating price competitiveness.
o Assist
with building and managing annual plans and monthly forecasts of multiple
Business Units. Support Business Units with monthly and ad hoc analytic
projects such as customer profitability based on specific programs and events.
oCollaborate
with department heads to draw conclusions, make recommendations, and develop
presentations for meetings with various audiences such as growers, customers,
retailers, operations management, and sales management.
o Research
industry trends, competitors, etc. as necessary. Gathers pertinent facts by
researching techniques, methods, and procedures in order to make a thorough
analysis.
o Analyze
the results of marketplace testing including trade promotions, demo
effectiveness, and other program effectiveness.
o Key
functional areas of interface include Sales, Marketing, Sourcing, Licensing,
Operations, and Finance.
o Statistics
from disparate sources will be assessed and turned into usable information.
o Perform
business analysis through financial metrics to determine a better strategy and
to assess challenges to reaching goals. Create standardization of reporting on
key metrics.
o Assist
in preparing Board, Lender and internal management reporting packages.
o Support
the sales and operations teams in building, maintaining and improving
forecasting and reporting processes. Function as analytic support in the Sales
& Operations Planning effort.
o Plan and manage multiple research projects.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND
WORK CONDITIONS
This position
requires that you be able to speak, read, and write English at a level, which
allows full communication and participation in a team situation.
SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Ability to work in a demanding, fast-paced environment and
with multiple managers
Ability to work
extended hours sometimes on weekends
