Financial Analyst II- Supply Chain

Land O'Lakes•Arden Hills, MN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This Financial Analyst II position, created due to an internal promotion, will support the Hillsboro, WI butter factory. The role is crucial for reporting and analyzing consolidated Dairy manufacturing results across all locations to the VP of Manufacturing. It demands a combination of financial expertise, analytical skills, and presentation abilities to effectively communicate insights for leadership decision-making. The position is based at the Arden Hills, MN Corporate headquarters, requiring in-office presence on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday each week.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting required.
A minimum of 4 to 6 years’ related work experience required.
Strong aptitude for numbers.
Well organized.
Proficient computer skills in Excel (advanced skills), Word, PowerPoint, JDE and other ERP systems.
Sound understanding of GAAP.
Highly detail oriented and organized with ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment.
Ability to act and operate independently with minimal daily direction from manager to accomplish objectives.
Effectively communicates and collaborates with all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Fixed Assets and Month End closing preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as Plant Controller for Hillsboro, WI butter manufacturing facility.
Provide analysis of key plant performance metrics, sharing insights with plant operations leadership of performance trends.
Ensure policy compliance with monthly tracking and analysis of raw material and finished good shrink to provide leadership insights.
Prepare the annual business plan and forecasts for the plant operating departments.
Conduct month-end responsibilities including preparation of journal entries, balance sheet account reconciliations, and management reports.
Prepare and assess fixed asset capital requests.
Consolidate total DF MFG results across all 10 plants, including preparing Director and VP level report out presentations.
Represent finance on network wide initiatives, including capital improvement, sustainability projects, and reporting enhancements.
Key responsibilities with annual business plan, forecasting, and risk and opportunity generation within the DF MFG portfolio.
Travel to Hillsboro WI facility one day per month.