Dairy Operations Financial Analyst

Aurora Dairy; Platteville (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Organic Dairy in Platteville, CO is seeking a Financial Analyst I, Agricultural Operations to support budgeting, forecasts, and analysis of dairy operations. You will work with crop, cattle, milk, and financial data to prepare analyses that drive improved performance.

The role emphasizes Excel-based modeling, dashboards, and collaboration with team members to inform operational decisions. This entry-level position offers growth within a values-driven company committed to sustainable dairy

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• Up to 2 years of related experience, including internships, coursework, or entry-level work experience.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to manage assigned tasks, maintain organized records, and meet established timelines with guidance.
• Dairy or agriculture industry experience is a plus.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with crop, cattle, milk, and financial budgeting process by gathering information, updating established models, and supporting periodic budget and forecast updates.
• Support the preparation of analyses and management reports that help inform operational decisions.
• Update and maintain established metrics, dashboards, and financial reports.
• Track capital spending against budget and help identify variances for review.
• Assist with month-end feed reconciliation.
• Help maintain the data warehouse and support related efforts to streamline reporting and analysis.
• Complete other assigned tasks and projects with guidance from the team.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Analytical thinking

Written and verbal communication

Attention to detail

Task organization

Learning mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

Equivalent relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Aurora Organic Dairy in Platteville, CO is seeking a Financial Analyst I, Agricultural Operations to support budgeting, forecasts, and analysis of dairy operations. You will work with crop, cattle, milk, and financial data to prepare analyses that drive improved performance.

The role emphasizes Excel-based modeling, dashboards, and collaboration with team members to inform operational decisions. This entry-level position offers growth within a values-driven company committed to sustainable dairy