Strategic Business Analyst

Horizon Ag-Products•Lakewood, CO

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Strategic Business Analyst A leader in the Biostimulant industry, Horizon Ag Products began manufacturing soluble humus products for Agriculture in 1983. Based in Lakewood, CO, we are a recognized leader in our industry. With approximately 120 employees, we operate six manufacturing plants in six states and several surface mines. We strongly believe our products are of significant benefit to mankind and we make them better than anyone else in the world. We support a lifestyle of balanced priorities where everyone works hard and enjoys themselves and each other. We look out for one another and cherish the caring attitude and respect we have for one another in the workplace and beyond. Above all else, we conduct ourselves with integrity and follow the guiding principles outlined on our website, www.horizonag.com . Summary: This position serves as a strategic thought partner to executive leadership, supporting enterprise decision-making through structured analysis, scenario modeling, and financial business cases. Reporting to the Sr Director of FinOps and close partnership with the CEO, this role applies a financial lens to strategic and operational initiatives, translating complex data into clear, decision-ready insights.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in business analytics, strategic finance, FP&A, management consulting, or a related analytical role. (Required)
Manufacturing experience. (Required)
Minimum 2 years of data visualization experience with programs such as PowerBI or Tableau.
Strong financial acumen with the ability to interpret and model financial statements and business drivers.
Working knowledge of GAAP sufficient to ground analysis and partner effectively with Accounting and FP&A.
Self-motivated, with capability to work with minimum supervision and accustomed to being in positions of responsibility and accountability.
High level problem solving and analytical skills.
Must be proactive and able to work well under pressure and deadlines.
Must be able to work well with all members of the accounting team.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Financial Analysis, Finance, Accounting, or a related field (Required).

Nice To Haves

Experience with Acumatica desirable.

Responsibilities

Develop scenario, sensitivity, and what-if analyses to evaluate strategic initiatives, capital investments, pricing actions, operational changes, and growth opportunities.
Build business cases that clearly articulate financial impact, ROI, payback period, risks, and trade-offs to support executive decision-making
Prepare executive-level presentations and materials for the CEO and leadership team, synthesizing complex financial and operational data into concise, actionable recommendations
Translate strategic and operational initiatives into quantified financial implications, partnering with FP&A to align assumptions and avoid duplicative or conflicting models
Design and maintain dashboards and analytical tools (e.g., Power BI) that support forward-looking insights and strategic monitoring, not just historical reporting
Identify key value drivers and KPIs that connect operational performance to financial outcomes
Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Sales, Supply Chain, Marketing and Finance to understand business drivers and inform analysis
Provide ad hoc strategic analysis as requested by executive leadership
Support documentation and knowledge-sharing to ensure analytical consistency and repeatability.
Other special projects as assigned