Live Financial Analyst

Farmer Focus•Harrisonburg, VA

2d•$65,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Live Analyst supports Farmer Focus live operations by providing financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, inventory oversight, and cost management for poultry production activities. This role partners closely with Accounting / Finance leadership, live operations team members, growers, vendors, and business leaders to deliver accurate reporting, identify cost-saving opportunities, strengthen financial controls, and support data-informed decisions that improve operational performance and profitability.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Agricultural Economics, Business Administration, Agribusiness, or a related field required; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
Relevant experience in financial analysis, accounting, budgeting, forecasting, cost accounting, or operations analysis required; experience in poultry, agriculture, food processing, manufacturing, or live operations preferred.
Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, variance analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and cost management.
Ability to analyze large data sets, identify trends, prepare clear reports, and communicate financial insights to operational and executive audiences.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office required; experience with ERP, accounting, business intelligence, inventory, or live operations systems preferred.
Strong attention to detail, organization, problem-solving, follow-through, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to build effective working relationships with growers, vendors, live operations, Accounting / Finance, and leadership teams.
Must be able to perform the essential functions of the role with or without reasonable accommodation.
New team members must be able to pass a drug, alcohol, and background screening post-offer and prior to the start of their employment.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of their third day of work.

Nice To Haves

experience in poultry, agriculture, food processing, manufacturing, or live operations preferred.
experience with ERP, accounting, business intelligence, inventory, or live operations systems preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with the development of the annual budget and recurring forecasts related to live operations costs in collaboration with Accounting / Finance and operational leadership.
Monitor, analyze, and report costs related to poultry production, including feed, live operations labor, grower-related expenses, vendor costs, and facility expenses.
Identify cost-saving opportunities, trends, risks, and variances, and provide recommendations that support profitability, efficiency, and operational improvement.
Oversee and support accurate recording, reconciliation, and reporting of growers’ inventory, including live chickens, feed, and other poultry-related materials.
Conduct financial analysis to evaluate live operations performance, including cost drivers, production trends, inventory activity, and key performance indicators.
Prepare timely reports, dashboards, summaries, and presentations that translate financial and operational data into actionable insights for management.
Support compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, internal controls, company policies, and industry-specific requirements related to poultry farming and processing.
Work with the Financial Controller and Accounting / Finance leadership to support, guide, and develop accounting team members through training, process improvement, and day-to-day partnership.
Collaborate with growers, live operations team members, vendors, and executive leadership to provide financial insights that support strategic decision-making.
Perform other duties as assigned to support Accounting / Finance and live operations business needs. Ad-hoc Accounting as needed.