Commodity Financial Analyst

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The Financial Analyst – Commodity Risk and Reporting position is an integral team member of
the Core Wheat Milling business unit finance team that supports the Supply Chain business
segment. The position reports to the Supply Chain Finance Manager and will interact with
multiple levels of the organization spanning sales, supply chain, corporate shared services,
manufacturing locations and senior management.
The Financial Analyst - Commodity Risk and Reporting will work alongside a small team
consisting of grain trading assistants and grain settlement personnel in combination of risk
management personnel supporting central hedge responsibilities. This position will also support
the month-end closing processes.
The position requires developed analytical skill sets, ability to analyze and reconcile data, and
fulfill the required responsibilities.
This position will reside in our Minneapolis, MN office providing a flexible work arrangement
combination of at home and in office work environments.

RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Daily central hedge task management with proper reconciliation and representation of the

grain, flour, and co-product risk positions.

• End of day trading closing processes and procedures.

• Management of flour sales component contract pricing and reporting.

• Monthly and daily oversight of grain exchange broker statement confirmations and

reconciliations. Balance sheet equities and central hedge equities represented accurately.

• Supports understanding and conducts product profitability, product formulation

profitability, grain usage cost variances and least cost computations.

• Assist with month end management of commodity contract mark-to-market equity

calculations and general ledger postings.

• Conduct analysis and metric reporting supporting gain origination profitability

• Department process and practices assessments. Seeking continuous improvement with

data automation eliminating waste in process inefficiencies.

• Assist and support external auditors as part of the annual audit.

• Ensure standard company controls and compliance adherence.

• Create ad hoc reporting and analysis as needed.

• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS to_ perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform_
each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the
knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Business, and/or equivalent job

experience.

• Four to six years of experience in commodity trading and/or agricultural processing (e.g.

milling, crushing, or refining) or other commodity processing is strongly desired.

• Experience with Microsoft Office applications is required.

• Experience with Microsoft AX or Great Plains or similar ERP solutions a strong plus.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• General understanding of commodity pricing, position tracking, mark-to-market

accounting, and variance analysis related to raw materials and finished goods tied directly
to traded and flat price commodities.

• Ability to build trust-based relationships, demonstrate strong interpersonal

communication skills, and collaborate with senior, junior and peer colleagues across
organizational boundaries to optimize the achievement of the business unit objectives

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Highest standards of accuracy, organization, and precision

• Unquestionable integrity and personal ethics

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment

• Partner and provide thought leadership with the Supply Chain team leadership

• Self-motivated individual with the ability to problem solve and work independently with

a minimum level of supervision

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that
must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to
finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is
occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb or balance. The employee may occasionally lift
and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision,
distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are
representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this
job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential functions.

The work environment is essentially an office setting. The noise level in the work environment is
usually low to moderate.

FOOD SAFETY / SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:__
The Company is committed to producing and delivering defect-free products. To ensure this, all
employees are required to be trained on and adhere to the Good Manufacturing Policies set forth
by the Company as they pertain to personnel practices, equipment, and facilities. It is also vital
that all employees be aware of the work environment and when possible, prevent accidental or
intentional adulteration of products produced at this facility. As a result any employee has a
right to put product on hold if they have a concern. At the plant level, only the Quality
Assurance Manager and General Manager have the authority to release product on hold.

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Minneapolis, MN 55416