Sr Financial Analyst, Proprietary Products

Nutrien Ag Solutions; Deerfield (IL); On-site; USD 83,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Purpose-Driven Work

Excellent Benefits

Career Growth

Employee Support

Strong Culture

Job summary

Nutrien is seeking a Sr Financial Analyst, Proprietary Products, to deliver monthly financial results and forecasting insights for the Proprietary Products business. You will report to the Senior Manager, Finance, Proprietary Products & Sustainability, and provide pricing, margin analysis and cost management support.

The role requires a Bachelor's in accounting, finance or economics, 6+ years FP&A experience, and proficiency with Excel, Power BI and ERP systems (SAP/S4HANA, PeopleSoft).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or economics from an accredited university or institution. MBA is a plus
• 6+ years progressive experience in FP&A / Commercial Finance or related function. Leadership experience is a plus
• Professional designation (CFA, CMA, CPA) would be considered an asset
• Highly proficient across Microsoft Office suite of programs (Excel, PPT, PowerBI, Power Query)
• Experience across a range of ERP systems and/or add-ins (SAP/S4HANA, PeopleSoft, BPC Optimized)
• Demonstrated analytical skills are required
• Strong written, presentation, and verbal communication skills; ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization

Responsibilities

• Analyze costs, pricing, sales results and actual performance compared to business plans for responsible areas and prepare appropriate business narrative
• Provide accurate, timely and reliable financial reports
• Track and report financial results while providing business guidance and direction to our partner groups
• Provide monthly analysis, commentary, and financial packages to our partner groups
• Support quarterly forecast and annual plan generation for the proprietary product brands/business units
• Contribute to the 5-year strategic planning process and related analysis and assist with proprietary submissions to Retail FP&A
• Aggregate data to extract complex financial outputs in a manner that is understandable and actionable by management
• Prepare and publish ad hoc financial analysis, dashboards and KPI metrics to effectively monitor the financial performance and returns of the partnered groups
• Identify opportunities for increased efficiency within core selling, general, and administrative functions and provide decision support for all major initiatives; communicate clear direction and objectives to key managers for achieving subsequent goals
• Facilitate risk management process and mitigation activity through appropriate trend analysis and impact modelling on company business operations, initiatives, projects, strategic goals and objectives
• Work directly with partner group leadership to identify reporting metrics and KPIs
• Ensure compliance with controls, requirements, policies and procedures
• Liaise with HR on headcount reporting
• Monitor the effectiveness of implemented improvement processes

Skills

Analytical skills

Detail-oriented

Team player

Communication skills

Leadership experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/economics

MBA is a plus

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Power Query

PowerPoint

SAP/S4HANA

PeopleSoft

BPC Optimized

Job description

Career Opportunities: Sr Financial Analyst, Proprietary Products (35122)

Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purpose,Feeding the Future, is the reason we come to work each day. We’re guided by our culture of care and our core values: We put safety first. We act with integrity. We are stronger together. We deliver with excellence.

Through the collective expertise of our nearly 26,000 employees, we operate a world-class network of production, distribution, and ag retail facilities. We efficiently serve growers' needs and strive to provide a more profitable, sustainable, and secure future for all stakeholders. Help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career with Nutrien.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Finance, Proprietary Products & Sustainability, the Sr Financial Analyst, Proprietary Products will be responsible for generating and delivering actionable insights on the state of the business to leadership to enable informed decision making. This role will specifically provide monthly reporting of financial results, forecasting & planning activities, product pricing & margin analysis, and cost management for the proprietary products business.

What You'll Do:

• Analyze costs, pricing, sales results and actual performance compared to business plans for responsible areas and prepare appropriate business narrative
• Provide accurate, timely and reliable financial reports
• Track and report financial results while providing business guidance and direction to our partner groups
• Provide monthly analysis, commentary, and financial packages to our partner groups
• Support quarterly forecast and annual plan generation for the proprietary product brands/business units
• Contribute to the 5-year strategic planning process and related analysis and assist with proprietary submissions to Retail FP&A
• Aggregate data to extract complex financial outputs in a manner that is understandable and actionable by management
• Prepare and publish ad hoc financial analysis, dashboards and KPI metrics to effectively monitor the financial performance and returns of the partnered groups
• Identify opportunities for increased efficiency within core selling, general, and administrative functions and provide decision support for all major initiatives; communicate clear direction and objectives to key managers for achieving subsequent goals
• Facilitate risk management process and mitigation activity through appropriate trend analysis and impact modelling on company business operations, initiatives, projects, strategic goals and objectives
• Work directly with partner group leadership to identify reporting metrics and KPIs
• Ensure compliance with controls, requirements, policies and procedures
• Liaise with HR on headcount reporting
• Monitor the effectiveness of implemented improvement processes

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or economics from an accredited university or institution. MBA is a plus
• 6+ years progressive experience in FP&A / Commercial Finance or related function. Leadership experience is a plus
• Professional designation (CFA, CMA, CPA) would be considered an asset
• Highly proficient across Microsoft Office suite of programs (Excel, PPT, PowerBI, Power Query)
• Experience across a range of ERP systems and/or add-ins (SAP/S4HANA, PeopleSoft, BPC Optimized)
• Demonstrated analytical skills are required
• Highly detail oriented & excellent analytical skills
• Team player mentality
• Strong written, presentation, and verbal communication skills; ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization
• Commitment to sustaining our safe and positive work environment

What You'll Get:

• Purpose-Driven Work –Make an impact as part of a global team feedingthe future and support farmerslocally and around the world
• Excellent Benefits – Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, plus a retirement program with generous employer matching foryour future
• Grow Your Career – Tuition assistancefor future education and ongoing learning and training opportunities for career advancement pathwaysacross the organization
• Support When it Matters – Employee Assistance Programs, inclusive leaves, and paid time for holidays, volunteering, vacation, and wellness
• Thrive in a Strong Culture – Guided by our core valueswe put safety first, act with integrity, are stronger together, and deliver with excellence in a collaborative, high-performing environment

The salary range for this role, in Deerfield, IL, is between $82,900 - $130,130. While we provide this range as general guidance, several factors are taken into consideration when making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, candidate skill set, experience and training, licensure and certifications, work location, and other business and organizational needs. Actual salary and benefits may differ based upon location.

We provide an attractive benefits package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage, and life insurance and well as disability coverage for positions working more than 30 hours per week. In addition, we have a retirement program that encourages our employees to save for the longer term, with generous matching employer contributions. Our benefit package also demonstrates our culture of care with paid vacation, sick days and holidays as well as paid personal and maternity/parental leaves and an Employee and Family Assistance Program. Details of the benefits package will be shared in the application process.

In addition to base pay, this role is also eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan, consistent with the terms of our program(s) where discretionary pay out of awards is reflecting components such as performance of the company and the employee. Details will be discussed through the application process.

This information is provided in compliance with applicable state equal pay and pay equity legislation and is the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons. Nutrien also makes internal equity a consideration in all pay decisions.

We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.

This job will remain posted until filled. In accordance with Nutrien policies, you will be required to undergo a background check, and may be required to undergo a substance test. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Applicants must meet minimum age requirements, as permitted by law.

Please be advised that pre-screen interviews may be transcribed (there will be no audio or video recording) and that artificial intelligence tools may be used to summarize the transcript of the discussion. These tools will not be used to make or influence hiring decisions. Biometric identifiers and biometric information will not be captured. If you wish to request an alternative process or a reasonable accommodation, please submit a request through our Contact Us form or call 1-800-667-0403 in Canada and 1-800-667-3930 in the US to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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