Analyst - Financial Planning & Analysis

NSF is seeking a motivated and analytical Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst to join our Finance Team supporting the Food Production Business Unit. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career finance professional looking to develop strong business partnering, financial planning, and analytical skills.

The FP&A Analyst will work closely with finance and business leaders to support budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and financial analysis activities. This position offers exposure to global operations and provides opportunities to learn how financial insights support business decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Support weekly financial reviews and assist in preparation of reporting materials for business leaders.
• Assist with forecasting, budgeting, and annual business planning activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to track and report key business performance indicators (KPIs).
• Support the development of financial analyses and business cases for strategic initiatives.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects focused on enhancing financial processes and reporting.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting efficiency and data quality.
• Share best practices and collaborate with finance team members across regions and business functions.
• Assist in preparing management reports and dashboards for business leaders.
• Analyze financial results and operational metrics to help explain business performance.
• Support variance analysis against budget, forecast, and prior year results.
• Help communicate financial findings and business insights to stakeholders.
• Assist with month-end close activities, including financial analysis and reporting.
• Partner with FP&A and Accounting teams to improve month-end reporting processes.
• Continuously build knowledge of the business, financial processes, and industry trends.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 0-2 years of professional experience, including internships, co-op programs, or relevant academic projects.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build positive working relationships across different teams and functions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and basic data analysis.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated interest in financial planning, analysis, and business performance management.
• Ability to work onsite a minimum of three days per week.

Preferred Qualifications

• Internship, co-op, or project experience in Finance, Accounting, Business Analytics, or related fields.
• Experience using data visualization or reporting tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms.
• Exposure to financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, or variance analysis through coursework or internships.
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and basic financial modeling.