Junior Financial Analyst

Job Details

Description

Location: Omaha, Nebraska

Department: Finance / Accounting

Reports To: Finance Manager

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

The Junior Analyst will support the Finance Manager and broader Finance/Accounting team by assisting with data collection, financial reporting, and performance analysis. This role is ideal for recent graduates or early-career professionals who are highly analytical, eager to learn, and ready to develop advanced Excel and reporting skills in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and presenting weekly profit and loss (P&L) statements for review with the Finance Manager
• Collect and analyze data on live cattle characteristics, including weights, grades, and yields
• Update and maintain live cattle futures trading records
• Provide daily updates on market conditions to the Finance Manager and relevant teams
• Support inventory variance analysis and assist with reconciliations
• Help complete and validate USDA Mandatory Price Reporting (MPR) submissions
• Track and summarize weekly joint venture activities
• Contribute to Key Performance Indicator (KPI) reporting for finance and sales departments
• Post journal entries using accepted accounting procedures and company standards
• Collaborate with multiple departments to ensure accuracy and consistency of reporting
• Learn and apply best practices in data organization, accuracy, and process improvement
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or AgEcon
• Strong interest in data analysis, finance, and process improvement
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups); willingness to learn advanced features such as Power BI or VBA
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Interest or background in the beef industry, agriculture, or food production is a plus