Retail Regional Finance Manager

Nutrien • Deerfield, IL

3d

About The Position

Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purpose, Feeding the Future, is the reason we come to work each day. We’re guided by our culture of care and our core values: We put safety first. We act with integrity. We are stronger together. We deliver with excellence.

Through the collective expertise of our nearly 26,000 employees, we operate a world-class network of production, distribution, and ag retail facilities. We efficiently serve growers' needs and strive to provide a more profitable, sustainable, and secure future for all stakeholders.  Help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career with Nutrien. 

Reporting to the Sr. Regional Finance Manager, Finance, NA Retail Field Ops, this role provides decision support for North American Retail Finance operations. This role is responsible to assist with preparing, monitoring, and evaluating long range strategic plans and annual budgets, leveraging the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) function, capital planning and analysis, and analyzing performance against established financial targets on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis.

Our vision as a Decision Support organization is to be the “insights engine” of Nutrien Ag Solutions; this means closely partnering with commercial business unit leadership to provide data driven financial analysis and insight to guide forecasting, capital allocation and decision making.  We are looking for a candidate who is innovative and able to adopt emerging data technology tools to elevate FP&A processes and capture efficiencies.

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline is required; an MBA or equivalent is preferred.
• 8+ years of related accounting or financial experience.
• Progressive leadership skills developed over a minimum of 2 years.
• Previous experience working on large, highly complex projects with significant business impact.
• Excellent financial systems acumen with a strong information technology mindset and orientation.
• Ability to work cross‑functionally and across business units, balancing the needs of Corporate and Retail.
• Operational excellence and performance improvement mindset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
• Experience in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and long‑range planning.
• Experience with large ERP systems and various management reporting tools.
• Ability to interact with all levels of management and internal stakeholders in a multi‑tasking, deadline‑driven team environment.
• Solution‑oriented with demonstrated ability to collaborate and build strong relationships with key stakeholders, peers, and team members.
• Persistent, determined, and resilient, with a strong customer service orientation.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and promote cross‑functional collaboration.
• Self‑starter with the ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills with

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of North American agriculture markets is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of the consolidated Retail budget and annual operating plan for North American Retail.
• Support the development and implementation of project-level capital processes.
• Provide discounted cash flows and business cases for capital projects.
• Drive analytics and insights related to North American Retail Operations budgeting, forecasting, and capital allocation.
• Support the Senior Regional Finance Manager with the consolidated view for forecasting and planning for North American Retail Field Operations.
• Facilitate enhancements in FP&A processes, including integration with Integrated Business Planning (IBP).
• Support strategic growth targets by tracking performance through key KPIs.
• Drive Corporate Finance initiatives such as acquisitions, business integrations, and capital investments.
• Provide monthly and quarterly commentary on business financial and operational results.
• Ensure Retail divisions adhere to global standards and ways of working.
• Standardize key management reports across the North American regions to create efficiencies and consistency.
• Lead quarterly and annual benchmark analysis related to division, branch, and salesperson performance.
• Provide leadership within the Retail Finance Decision Support organization, including development of financial analysts and supporting team members.
• Apply effective people leadership skills by leading the team through performance management, career development, and budget management.
• Foster engagement within Retail Finance through clarity, competence, influence, and recognition.
• Provide support and feedback to team members, including communicating team goals and identifying opportunities for new training and skill development.
• Communicate company and functional goals, core values, safety practices, and deadlines to the team.
• Set clear term goals and evaluate progress, enabling teams to work collaboratively to achieve targets.

Benefits

• comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage, and life insurance and well as disability coverage for positions working more than 30 hours per week
• retirement program that encourages our employees to save for the longer term, with generous matching employer contributions
• paid vacation, sick days and holidays as well as paid personal and maternity/parental leaves and an Employee and Family Assistance Program
• annual incentive plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level