Senior Financial Analyst- Dairy Foods at Land O'Lakes, Inc. in ARDEN HILLS, Minnesota

Job Description:

Senior Financial Analyst- Dairy Foods

As aSenior Financial Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in driving the strategic goals of the Milk Powders business and supporting key initiatives within Dairy Foods. You will collaborate closely with the Senior FP&A Finance Manager to deliver critical financial reporting and insights that shape the direction of the Milk Powders business. This position demands a candidate with exceptional FP&A skills, who excels in effective communication across the business (partnering closely with executive leaders) and corporate functions. Demonstrating a strong commitment to continuous process improvement and the ability to work cross-functionally is essential for success in this role.

Key responsibilities include:

• Monthly reporting and analysis of key metrics of the financial performance for the Milk Powders business to cross functional management


• Coordination of the budgeting and forecasting process for this business line, including meeting with leadership to ensure all milk, volumes, overages, and production inputs have been captured


• Financial modeling related to overage decisions, working capital requests, product mix, and absorption.


• Monthly analysis on market impacts and lead risk management discussions on net position and risk management action steps.


• Working with, supporting, and maintaining relationships with key customers including the Senior Director of Sales and sales team, supply chain, supply chain finance, planning, strategic ops and Dairy Accounting


• Miscellaneous quarterly and annual requests as well as other reporting tasks as needed

Experience & Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related required along with a minimum of 6-8 years related work experience. A Finance MBA, CMA or CPA certification preferred


• Forecasting, budgeting and modeling experience


• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with Word and PowerPoint


• Prior experience with Hyperion Essbase Planning, and JDE applications preferred

Competencies & other skills:

• Ability to turn data into information and information into insights which can then be used to influence strategic decision making for the enterprise


• Self-starter with a bias for action, able to work independently as financial representative within a matrixed operating environment


• Working knowledge & direct application of balance sheets, income statements and cash flow concepts


• Strong analytical capabilities, including financial modeling, evidenced in proven prior experience


• Demonstrated project ownership and multi-tasking skills


• Prior experience in working with a variety of functional areas


• Strong communication skills including ability to work effectively across multiple levels, functions and organizations

Hiring Range: $91,120-$136,680

About Land O'Lakes, Inc.

Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.

Benefits for most full-time roles include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life & disability insurance, education assistance, a 401k and a variety of well-being resources. Most part-time employees are eligible for prorated PTO, holiday pay, employee development programs, prorated education assistance, and a 401(k).

Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.

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