Finance Manager - Seeds

Gowan Company•Yuma, AZ

About The Position

The Finance Manager – Seeds acts as the primary finance business partner to the Seeds businesses. This operationally embedded role focuses on improving financial visibility, strengthening cost discipline, and identifying value creation opportunities. The Finance Manager works closely with commercial and operational teams, challenges assumptions, and brings clarity to financial performance. The role is based in Yuma, Arizona, and requires travel to multiple U.S. and ex-U.S. locations as needed. The position reports to the Financial Planning & Analysis Director.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
Strong business partnering mindset and ability to work closely with non-finance stakeholders.
Ability to challenge constructively and hold teams accountable without creating friction.
Focus on practical outcomes, not just analysis.
Ability to operate in environments where processes may not be fully structured.
Ability to balance detail orientation and speed.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Must be willing to travel to multiple U.S. and ex-U.S. locations as needed.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Economics.

Responsibilities

Act as the dedicated finance partner to the Seeds leadership team, supporting day-to-day and strategic decision-making.
Own financial reporting for the Seeds businesses, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and relevance of information.
Identify and drive value creation opportunities, with a strong focus on cost structure, margins, and operational efficiency.
Improve cost visibility and discipline, leveraging cost accounting expertise to enhance decision-making.
Support budgeting, forecasting, and performance tracking processes.
Translate financial results into clear insights, highlighting risks, opportunities, and required actions.
Partner with operations and commercial teams to evaluate pricing, profitability, and investment decisions.
Strengthen financial processes and controls where needed, without adding unnecessary complexity.
Support ad-hoc analysis and projects as required by business leadership.
Perform other duties as assigned.