Agriculture FP&A Manager: Strategy & Forecasting

Lundberg Family Farms; Richvale (CA); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Lundberg Family Farms in Richvale, CA seeks an FP&A Manager – Agriculture to partner with Agriculture and Farm teams, connecting field costs to finished goods profitability.

You will lead monthly reporting, forecasting, planning, and variance analysis for farming operations, manage budgeting, and help build a capable finance team. A 4-year degree and 5+ years FP&A or cost accounting experience are required, with strong Excel and ERP/BI skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), financial analysis, and/or cost accounting.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
• Advanced-level Microsoft Excel experience, including complex tables and look-ups; strong Word and PowerPoint knowledge.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with deep dive into financial data and data files.
• General understanding of ERP systems (e.g., Microsoft Business Central, SAP, Oracle) and data tools like Power BI and SQL.
• Working knowledge of GAAP, accruals, inventory valuation, and standard costing.
• Continuous improvement and automation mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly reporting of Agriculture results and KPIs.
• Review costs and KPIs with Farm team against Budget and Forecast; manage monthly accruals for farm inputs, grower payables, and crop inventory.
• Track and report Agriculture working capital (crop inventory, grower payables, seasonal cash needs).
• Lead the annual Planting Plan and analyze how acreage and variety affect margin, cash, and budget.
• Oversee financial reviews of farmland leases, land purchases, and farm equipment/requests (lease-vs-buy, ROI).
• Support rice pricing decisions and how prices compare to the market.
• Prepare and present financial results to senior management and business partners; support annual audit, budget, and USDA program filings.
• Automate Farm and Agriculture reports with IT/BI teams.

Skills

FP&A

Financial analysis

Cost accounting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Team leadership

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field

Tools

Excel

Power BI

SQL

ERP systems

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Lundberg Family Farms in Richvale, CA seeks an FP&A Manager – Agriculture to partner with Agriculture and Farm teams, connecting field costs to finished goods profitability.

You will lead monthly reporting, forecasting, planning, and variance analysis for farming operations, manage budgeting, and help build a capable finance team. A 4-year degree and 5+ years FP&A or cost accounting experience are required, with strong Excel and ERP/BI skills.