Financial Analyst, Grower Operations

Company: Mann's Fresh Vegetables (Mann Packing Co., Inc.)
Location: Greenfield
Posted on: April 8, 2021

Job Description:

This Finance Analyst position will be responsible for compiling, analyzing and reporting budgeted and actual crop results to Agricultural Operations department, corporate finance, senior management, and outside growers. Responsibilities

• Maintain database of planting, harvest and receiving data.
• Prepare Agronomic reports for Ag Ops staff.
• Present scope, risk and P&L analysis of proposed contracts for corporate approval.
• Prepare P&L and grower performance reports for Ag Ops dept.
• Support in preparation of monthly forecast to ensure meeting corporate deadline.
• Support finance in preparation of annual budget in regards to Growing costs, crop timing and volumes.
• Prepare, analyze and investigate variances from monthly forecast and annual budget.
• Communicate Variances to corporate finance department.
• Prepare and present Growers metrics to Grower in Monthly meetings.
• Prepare ad hoc analysis to enable management to make informed decisions and support the analyses with variance explanations, root causes, and opportunities to improve performance.
• Prepare PowerPoint presentation to include key financial metrics for management
• Conduct ad hoc financial analysis to assist in answering analytical questions and participate in various projects, as required
• Partner with Business Process & System Improvement to integrate tools and technologies to produce the reports and analysis.
• Partner with business functional areas to provide financial insights, recommendations, and best practices to help the company make effective resource allocation decisions. Minimum Skills Required:
  • 4 year College Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field, from an accredited institution, and/or equivalent work experience.
  • 2+ years of experience in finance or analytical role
  • 2+ years of experience in Farming, grower accounting or Agricultural management.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (i.e. Excel, Word and Outlook, etc.).
  • Excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication (i.e. oral and written) skills.
  • Ability to multi-task and work independently when necessary. Preferred but not Essential:
    • Previous budgeting, manufacturing, cost accounting, inventory management, and inventory control experience.
    • BI, Host Analytic or other legacy systems experience.
    • Advanced knowledge and technical acumen for the analysis of business results.
    • Knowledge of FASB and SEC requirements, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, and International Financial Reporting Standards.
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