North America Senior Finance Analyst (FP&A)

Vylor; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Vylor Inc. is seeking a North America FP&A Senior Analyst to own monthly forecasting, deliver accurate financial reporting, and build robust forecasting models.

The role partners with NA Finance and commercial teams to explain drivers, risks, and opportunities, while driving automation and efficiency in planning and reporting. You will contribute to annual budgeting, SG&A planning, and monthly close, with strong emphasis on data integrity and cross-functional collaboration to support strategic

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required.
• 5+ years in finance or accounting with financial reporting and forecasting.
• Strong financial modeling, driver-based forecasting, and automation skills.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint proficiency; experience with Power BI for dashboards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly forecasting process end to end with calendar management and consolidation.
• Deliver timely, accurate financial reporting and clear performance commentary.
• Design and maintain driver-based forecasting models and scalable planning tools.
• Automate data preparation, consolidation, validation, and reporting to improve efficiency.
• Support annual budgeting and SG&A planning, monitor headcount and costs.
• Coordinate monthly close and collaborate with global controllership on postings.
• Provide ad hoc analysis and decision support for regional and commercial priorities.
• Maintain data integrity and accounting controls across planning and reporting.

Skills

Financial modeling

Forecasting

Excel

Power BI

PowerPoint

Data visualization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

Central Finance

Job description

Join Vylor—Powering the Future of AgricultureAt Vylor, we’re advancing agriculture through breakthrough science—combining elite germplasm, cutting-edge biotech, and next-generation expertise in gene editing and molecular breeding. Our portfolio includes trusted industry brands like Pioneer, Brevant, and Hoegemeyer, delivering performance farmers rely on.Join us to help scale innovation globally and shape what’s next in crop science.Who are we and what do we do?Vylor is a global leader in advanced seed and genetics. For more than a century, we've advanced scientific discovery and breakthrough innovation to help farmers feed and fuel the world. Our business is backed by next-generation scientific expertise and multiple, distinct routes to market, like our industry-leading seed brands and our licensing business.The Vylor innovation engine is anchored in the agriculture industry’s most elite germplasm and transformative biotech. The company will leverage its next generation scientific expertise in disciplines like gene editing and molecular breeding to further strengthen its core business while exploring opportunities to expand to new row crops – and potentially beyond. Vylor will scale these innovations using its leading routes-to-market and by significantly expanding its licensing business.Position PurposeJoin Vylor as a North America FP&A Senior Analyst and help shape how the business reports performance, forecasts results, and turns financial data into decisions. This role combines ownership of financial reporting and the monthly forecasting process with the opportunity to build robust models, automate workflows, and improve how finance works. Working with the North America Commercial Finance team and business stakeholders, you will challenge assumptions, explain key drivers, risks, and opportunities, and deliver insights that support a reliable financial outlook and informed decisions. You will also support SG&A planning, monthly close, and annual budgeting while maintaining strong accounting controls and compliance. With broad exposure to North America business performance, cross-functional partnerships, and hands-on ownership of improvements, this role offers an experienced finance professional the opportunity to expand their impact, deepen business knowledge, and build a strong foundation for long-term career growth within Vylor.Primary Responsibilities - How will you help us Grow!Monthly forecasting ownership – Lead the monthly forecasting process end to end, managing the calendar, stakeholder inputs, consolidation, validation, and delivery of the financial outlook. Partner with commercial and NA Finance teams to challenge assumptions, resolve gaps, and clearly explain forecast changes.Financial reporting and business insights – Deliver timely, accurate reporting and clear performance commentary for regional business reviews. Investigate variances against budget, forecast, and prior periods; distinguish timing effects from underlying changes; and communicate root causes, outlook implications, risks, opportunities, and recommended actions.Forecasting models and tools – Design, build, and maintain robust, driver-based forecasting models and scalable planning tools that connect business assumptions to financial outcomes, enable scenario analysis, and provide transparent calculations, reconciliations, and validation checks.Automation and continuous improvement – Take ownership of identifying and implementing better ways of working, from simplifying forecast inputs to building reusable tools and dashboards. Automate data preparation, consolidation, validation, and reporting; document solutions and support adoption to reduce manual effort, shorten cycle times, and improve accuracy and repeatability.Annual budgeting and SG&A planning – Support annual fixed-cost budgets and SG&A planning, evaluating spending trends and assumptions. Monitor headcount and associated costs, validate actual postings and forecast inputs, and explain people cost variances.Monthly close and accounting partnership – Review SG&A actuals for accuracy and appropriate classification, prepare monthly accruals, and collaborate with global controllership and finance teams to validate postings, resolve discrepancies, and coordinate corrections.Business partnership and decision support – Provide ad hoc analysis and project support for regional and commercial priorities. Translate findings into clear financial implications, recommendations, and follow-up actions for finance and business partners.Data integrity, controls, and compliance – Maintain the NA Commercial cost center hierarchy to support accurate planning, consistent reporting, and spending accountability. Maintain supporting documentation and adhere to accounting controls, company policies, and ethical standards across planning and reporting activities.Experience and Education – What you'll bring to the table!Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Related Field is required.Strong process ownership and organizational skills, with the ability to manage monthly forecasting milestones, coordinate stakeholder submissions, resolve issues, and deliver accurate outputs within financial calendar deadlines.Effective business partnership skills, with the ability to collaborate across finance and commercial teams and constructively challenge assumptions.Collaborative approach and ability to work independently as an individual contributor, coordinating inputs and following issues through to resolution.Very strong financial modeling skills, with demonstrated ability to build and maintain driver-based forecasting models, scenario analyses, and practical automation tools. Ability to work with complex datasets, create transparent and auditable calculations, and implement reconciliations and validation checks.Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with the ability to develop effective analytical tools and translate financial insights into clear, decision-focused presentations.Strong data visualization and dashboard development capabilities using tools such as Power BI, with the ability to turn complex financial data into intuitive views that highlight trends, key drivers, and actionable insights.Clear written and verbal communication, with the ability to distill detailed analysis into concise takeaways tailored to finance and business audiences.An owner’s mindset and commitment to continuous improvement, with the initiative to challenge existing processes, identify automation opportunities, and implement sustainable changes that drive efficiency, accuracy, and business value.Experience and Reporting RelationshipRequired experience – 5+ years in finance or accounting, including financial reporting and forecasting.Preferred systems experience – Experience with SAP and Central Finance (CFIN).Reports to – North America Commercial Finance Lead.Benefits – How We’ll Support You:Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skillsBe part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better placeHealth benefits for you and your family on your first day of employmentFour weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidaysExcellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and fatherFuture planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement programLearn more about our total rewards package here - Vylor BenefitsCheck out life at Vylor! https://www.linkedin.com/company/vylorgenetics/Are you a good match? Apply today! We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.Vylor is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embracing our differences to enrich lives, advance innovation, and boost company performance. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military or veteran status, pregnancy related conditions (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), disability or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, or local laws.