Senior Financial Analyst

Deer Creek Seed; La Crosse (WI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Retirement savings plan with company**

Paid holidays

Vacation

Personal days

Job summary

DLF USA Inc. in La Crosse, Wisconsin (Albany, OR also) seeks a Finance Business Partner – Commercial, NA to join our team.

This role partners with commercial and sales teams to provide financial insights, drive profitability and support growth through forecasting, budgeting, and pricing analyses. You will translate financial data into actionable strategies, lead KPI dashboards, support contracts and vendor decisions, and ensure GAAP compliance across ERP and reporting systems while collaborating

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required.
• 5–7 years of progressive finance experience, with at least 3 years in a financial planning and analysis role.
• Knowledge of GAAP, internal control practices and financial reporting standards.
• Proficiency in financial modeling and data analytics; experience with commercial/sales teams a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; advanced Excel required.
• Experience with ERP systems (Navision) and BI tools (Power BI) preferred.
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop long-term financial plans and short-term forecasts, collaborating with commercial and sales leaders to set financial targets and budget.
• Collaborate with interdepartmental leaders to integrate business assumptions into financial projections.
• Monitor and analyze sales performance, product profitability and KPIs, providing insights and recommendations to improve results.
• Prepare and deliver timely, accurate and insightful financial reports highlighting key trends, risks and opportunities to support decision-making.
• Conduct variance analysis and provide actionable commentary for senior management.
• Develop dashboards and KPIs to monitor performance, efficiency, and cost management.
• Collaborate stakeholders to evaluate financial impacts of key initiatives.
• Provide financial input on contracts, sourcing decisions, and vendor negotiations.
• Support process improvement initiatives focused on cost savings, efficiency, and profitability.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies and GAAP requirements.
• Support internal and external audits related to sales and commercial activities.
• Maintain data integrity across ERP and reporting systems.
• Act as trusted advisor to commercial leaders, translating financial insights into strategic recommendations.
• Build strong cross-functional relationships to ensure alignment between financial, operational and sales goals.
• Provide ad-hoc analysis to support decision-making.
• Be an accountability partner by participating in regular follow-up.

Skills

Financial modeling

Data analytics

Communication skills

Analytical problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting

5-7 years finance experience

Tools

Navision

Power BI

Excel

Job description

DLF North America is currently recruiting for a Finance Business Partner – Commercial, NA for our operation located in La Crosse, Wisconsin or Albany, Oregon.

DLF Group is the world leader in the development and sale of high-quality grass seeds for the agricultural forage and professional lawn markets. By continuously developing new innovative varieties and products, and with a strong focus on quality and reliability, DLF Group offers demonstrable value to the business of their customers and other relationships.

DLF North America SBU, is one of our four Strategic Business Units. DLF employees are characterized by a high level of competency, passion, and commitment. In everything we do we act with respect, trust and integrity.

About The Job

The Finance Business Partner - Commercial, NA is a strategic finance professional who collaborates with commercial and sales teams to provide financial insights, drive profitability and support business growth by analyzing performance, developing forecasts, building financial models, driving budgetary accountability and guiding decision‑making on new ventures, projects, and pricing.

The Finance Business Partner bridges the gaps between finance, operations and the commercial teams. This role translates financial data into actionable business strategies to improve financial performance and ensure alignment with overall company goals. The position requires collaboration across multiple functions, providing financial leadership that improves efficiency, reduces costs, and drives sustainable growth.

Job Responsibilities

• Financial Planning & Forecasting
  • Develop long-term financial plans and short-term forecasts, collaborating with commercial and sales leaders to set financial targets and budget.
  • Collaborate with interdepartmental leaders to integrate business assumptions into financial projections.
  • Monitor and analyze sales performance, product profitability and key performance indicators (KPIs), providing insights and recommendations to improve results.
• Reporting & Analysis
  • Prepare and deliver timely, accurate and insightful financial reports highlighting key trends, risks and opportunities to support decision-making.
  • Conduct variance analysis and provide actionable commentary for senior management.
  • Develop dashboards and KPIs to monitor performance, efficiency, and cost management.
• Operational Finance Support
  • Collaborate stakeholders to evaluate financial impacts of key initiatives.
  • Provide financial input on contracts, sourcing decisions, and vendor negotiations.
  • Support process improvement initiatives focused on cost savings, efficiency, and profitability.
• Governance & Compliance
  • Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies and GAAP requirements.
  • Support internal and external audits related to sales and commercial activities.
  • Maintain data integrity across ERP and reporting systems.
• Business Partnering
  • Act as trusted advisor to commercial leaders, translating financial insights into strategic recommendations.
  • Build strong cross‑functional relationships to ensure alignment between financial, operational and sales goals.
  • Provide ad‑hoc analysis to support decision‑making.
  • Be an accountability partner by participating in regular follow‑up, provide and receive constructive feedback to ensure progress toward business goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required.
• Minimum 5–7 years of progressive finance experience, with at least 3 years in a financial planning and analysis role.
• Knowledge of GAAP, internal control practices and financial reporting standards.
• Proficiency in financial modeling and data analytics, direct experience with commercial and sales teams a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (advanced Excel required).
• Experience with ERP systems (Navision) and BI tools (Power BI) preferred.
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail.

Work Environment & Travel Requirements

• Hybrid office environment.
• Travel up to 15%, including local and international, as required.

Compensation And Benefits

DLF USA Inc. offers a compensation plan that includes a base salary, benefits that include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plan with company contribution, paid holidays, vacation, and personal days. Compensation will be based on experience.

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement savings plan with company contribution
• Paid holidays
• Vacation
• Personal days

Why work for DLF?

We do good things! Turf grass is more than just a pretty sight – it helps fight climate change by trapping carbon and preventing soil erosion, making it a vital ally in preserving the environment. Grass acts as a natural filter, purifying water and improving air quality. Perennial forage grass and legume crops also provide essential habitats for diverse wildlife, showcasing the crucial role of supporting biodiversity and sustaining ecosystems. Grass, alfalfa and clover feed animals and produce oxygen. Just a few reasons.... and many more! Check us out!

We thank all applicants who apply for this position but advise only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

DLF USA Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities will be provided upon request during the recruitment, assessment, selection, and placement process. Alternate format available upon request.