Financial Analyst Animal Nutrition Finance

About the role

Financial Analyst Animal Nutrition Finance In this role you will also play a key role in the reporting and analysis of consolidated Animal Nutrition, specifically within SG&A spending, Marketing/Sales spending, SG&A spending and Headcount management. This role will also help support the Retail portfolio on an as needed basis. This role requires a blend of financial expertise, analytical capabilities, and presentation skills to communicate in a concise and informative manner to assist leaders with expense management. This role is located at our Arden Hills, MN Corporate headquarters in office each week on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Key Responsibilities Include: Provide analysis of key performance metrics, helping leaders manage large expense budgets (headcount, travel, marketing spend). Partner with the retail Animal Nutrition team on initiatives requiring financial support. Prepare the annual business plan and forecasts for the SG&A departments, and consolidate all expense categories for Budget/Forecast/Risk and Opportunity asks. Conduct month-end responsibilities explaining variances in expense categories and partner with business leaders to ensure we are operating within budget parameters. E xperience & Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting required. A minimum of 2-4 years of related work experience required. Experience with Variance Analysis and Expense Management preferred. Must have a strong aptitude for numbers, be well organized, and be able to demonstrate proficient computer skills in Excel (advanced skills), Word, PowerPoint, and ERP systems. $70,800-$106,200. In most cases, candidates offered employment can expect to be hired at a pay rate near the middle of our salary ranges. 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. We provide a broad portfolio of benefits to keep you and your family at your best. Land O'Lakes is Where Your Future Takes Root. Land O'Lakes and our global entities support diversity in employment practices. Neither Land O'Lakes, nor its affiliates or search firms, will ever contact you and ask for confidential information over the phone or in email. If you receive a call or email like this, please do not provide the information being requested. If you need to submit a reasonable accommodation request to complete the employment application process, please call the HR Solution Center at 844-LOL-HR4U (844-565-4748) M-F 8:00am-4:30pm CT.