Finance Business Partner/ Financial Analyst

Department: Finance, Accounting

The Finance Business Partner (FBP) serves to provide both Financial Planning, Analysis and Finance business strategy alignment. This person plays a crucial role in providing financial guidance and strategic support to business units across the organization. The FBP works closely with senior financial management, operational teams, and Area Business Directors to align financial goals with overall business strategy, driving value and enabling data-driven decision-making.

This role involves financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and performance management, ensuring financial objectives are met while mitigating risks. As well as providing employee oversight, leadership and mentorship of those working in the Colombus, Ohio office location.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Planning & Analysis:

· Lead the annual budgeting process, including development, review, and finalization of departmental budgets.

· Provide monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasting by sales area, department and outside sales employees as appropriate.

· Perform variance analysis to understand financial performance against budget and forecast, identifying key drivers behind the variance.

· Provide in-depth financial analysis and report insights into key business metrics and trends.

Business Partnering:

· Act as a strategic partner to Area Business Managers, providing financial insights that help drive decision-making.

· Collaborate with non-financial managers to interpret and communicate financial data in an accessible and understandable manner.

· Support business leaders in making informed decisions on cost management, growth and sales strategies.

· Proactively identify opportunities for financial efficiency, process improvements, and cost savings.

Financial Reporting:

· Oversee the preparation and delivery of financial reports for executive and people management.

· Develop ad-hoc financial reports, presentations, and dashboards for leadership and sales teams.

· Ensure compliance with financial reporting standards and company policies.

· Business Performance Management:

· Drive business performance improvements by advising on key performance indicators (KPIs) and financial targets.

· Monitor key financial metrics such as profitability, revenue growth, margins, cost management and inventory turnover.

· Provide insights and recommendations to support business growth, risk mitigation, and long-term strategy development.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

· Partner with operational and sales teams to understand and challenge assumptions in financial models to facilitate updated and improved tracking and reporting processes.

· Assist in the development of pricing strategies and cost models.

· Collaborate with the HR, procurement, and sales teams to ensure alignment of financial objectives across departments.

People Management:

· Over see the day-to-day operations of the finance and accounting staff in the assigned office.

· Provide insight, mentorship and leadership to those in the department.

· Work closely with HR and Sr. Management to grow and development a successful team culture.

Risk Management & Compliance:

· Identify financial risks and help mitigate them by working with various departments to establish and monitor controls.

· Ensure compliance with financial regulations and company policies.

Continuous Improvement:

· Identify opportunities for process improvements within the finance function and broader organization.

· Support the automation of financial processes and data analysis tools to improve efficiency and accuracy.

Key Requirements:

· Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field. A Master’s degree or professional certifications (e.g., CFA, CPA) is a plus.

· Experience: 5 years of experience in finance, with a proven track record of business partnering, financial analysis, and strategic support.

Skills & Competencies:

· Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical skills.

· High proficiency in Excel, financial software, and business intelligence tools (e.g., Acumatica, SAP, Oracle, Power BI).

· Strong business acumen and ability to communicate complex financial information.

· Experience in the Dairy or Beef cattle industry a plus but not required.

· Experience with budgeting, financial planning, and performance management.

· Ability to work under pressure, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.

· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

· People management and leadership skills.

· Knowledge of ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).

· Experience with financial forecasting tools and advanced data analysis.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $60,000 - $85,000