PMO Business & Financial Analyst

cargill•Santa Fe, NM

About The Position

Cargill is a family company committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. We sit at the heart of the supply chain, partnering with producers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living. By providing customers with life’s essentials, we enable businesses to grow, communities to prosper, and consumers to live well. This position is in our specialized portfolio enterprise where we serve diverse businesses who support unique customers or markets, including animal nutrition and health, bioindustrial, road safety salt and Cargill joint ventures. Job Purpose and ImpactWe are looking for a highly analytical and business-oriented professional to join our PMO team as a PMO Business & Financial Analyst. This role will work closely with the Managing Director, PMO Lead and cross-functional teams, acting as a key partner in evaluating, tracking, and optimizing strategic and commercial initiatives across the business. The position requires a strong combination of financial acumen, strategic thinking, and digital capabilities to enhance decision-making and improve reporting efficiency through automation and advanced analytics.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Business Administration or related field.
Experience in Finance, FP&A, Consulting, or PMO-related roles.
Proven experience in financial modeling and business case development.
Experience working with commercial teams and influencing business decisions.

Nice To Haves

MBA or relevant postgraduate degree is a plus.
Exposure to pricing analysis and profitability management is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Financial Analysis & Project Evaluation
Build and evaluate business cases for strategic and commercial projects (ROI, NPV, IRR, payback, sensitivity analysis).
Provide financial insights to support decision-making at leadership level.
Monitor project performance and track value realization post-implementation.
Identify risks and deviations, proposing corrective actions.
Business Partnering
Act as a strategic partner to commercial and operational teams.
Challenge assumptions and ensure financial robustness of initiatives.
Identify opportunities to improve pricing strategies, margins, and profitability.
Reporting & Performance Tracking
Develop and maintain dashboards and performance reports for leadership.
Standardize PMO reporting processes across projects and business units.
Ensure timely and accurate visibility of project performance.
Explore and implement AI-based solutions to enhance efficiency and insight generation.
Cross-Business Collaboration
Support initiatives across multiple business segments (Aqua & Livestock).
Develop a deep understanding of key value drivers across the portfolio.
Enable data-driven decision-making across functions.