Analytics Manager, Finance Shared Services

CHS, Inc.•Inver Grove Heights, MN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world. We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world. Most of our employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture.SummaryCHS has an exciting opportunity supporting the greater Finance group. We are seeking a highly motivated Analytics Manager to lead a small team as part of the Finance Shared Services (FSS) organization. This role is pivotal in transforming raw financial and operational data into actionable insights, driving efficiency, and supporting strategic decision-making across FSS operations. The ideal candidate will blend technical expertise with strong leadership skills to manage reporting processes, track key performance indicators (KPIs), and research future AI and automation opportunities. To be considered for this position, candidates will live in the greater Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN metro area in order to work a hybrid schedule (3-days per week) at our corporate headquarters located in Inver Grove Heights, MN. May consider remote options for top talent.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Statistics, Economics, Business, Business Administration, Information Technology or related field
4+ years of data analysis and/or financial systems analytics experience
Prior leadership experience with progressively advancing levels of responsibility

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or higher in a quantitative field such as Computer Science, Statistics, Finance, or Data Management
Proven experience in a data analytics role with a strong history of informing business decisions
Proficiency in data querying languages (e.g., SQL) and extensive experience with data visualization tools including Power BI
Strong familiarity with major ERP and financial systems (e.g., SAP, JDE or similar)
Experience with data warehousing, ETL processes, and big data technologies
Strong problem-solving, quantitative, and analytical abilities with strong attention to detail
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex data insights to non-technical stakeholders and senior leadership
Knowledge of financial principles, accounting standards (e.g., US GAAP), and the specific regulatory requirements within the finance sector
The ability to leverage platforms like the Microsoft Power Platform, to drive automation and efficiency

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop a small team of data analysts and reporting specialists.
Oversee daily analytics operations, manage workloads, prioritize competing requests, and ensure timely, high-quality deliverables.
Foster a culture of data accuracy, quality control, and continuous improvement within the team.
Manage the design, development, and maintenance of reports and dashboards to support daily FSS operations (e.g., Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll).
Automate and streamline existing reporting processes to improve efficiency and accuracy.
Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and integrity across all data sources and reporting.
Partner with FSS leadership to define, develop, and manage the reporting of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for FSS activities to measure performance and track progress to meet strategic goals.
Conduct deep-dive analysis into operational data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for process improvements.
Translate complex data findings into clear, concise, and actionable business insights and recommendations for FSS management and stakeholders.
Research and evaluate, AI and machine learning opportunities within FSS processes, and partner with IT to deploy solutions.
Collaborate with IT and data science teams to explore innovative analytical approaches and tools to solve business problems and anticipate future demands.
Champion modernization initiatives to help shape the future operating model for FSS.