DLF North America is currently recruiting for a Finance Business Partner Distribution. This is a hybrid work position, but the successful incumbent must be able to sit in the office of our Lacrosse, Wisconsin U.S. facility or at the Lindsay, Ontario Canada facility.

DLF Group is the world leader in the development and sale of high-quality grass seeds for the agricultural and (professional) lawn market. By continuously developing new innovative varieties and products, and with a strong focus on quality and reliability, DLF Group offers demonstrable value to the business of their customers and other relationships.

DLF North America SBU, is one of our four Strategic Business Units. DLF employees are characterized by a high level of competency, passion, and commitment. In everything we do we act with respect, trust and integrity.

Come grow with DLF! Join a winning team!

Check us out www.dlf.com (Global) & www.dlfpickseed.com (USA) & www.dlfpickseed.ca (CA) & visit our careers page at careers.dlf.com.

About the job

The Finance Business Partner position is responsible to lead a North American distribution business financial reporting requirements and provide line of business unit analytical support. This leader will focus on further developing a finance organization that has a comprehensive understanding of all key business drivers and delivering operational excellence. This position reports to the VP of Finance.

The four general overall areas of responsibility include:

This role has a strong position in inventory planning, analysis, and control, as well as Navision system leadership, expertise and cross training.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Financial review and analysis, budgeting, and monthly reporting requirements. This is not limited to strictly financial data but includes all parts of the business including HR and Accounting related data. Time spent - 50%

• Fully supports the annual budget and forecasting process to ensure that the financial plan for all sites and commercial line of business in SBU is properly represented. Meets with key business stakeholders to ensure that their insight has been included in the plan.
• Analyzes monthly P&L against plan, prior year, and forecasts. Research variances and provides detailed explanations to the NALT.
• Generates monthly reports of various account analysis and reconciliations including key operating expenses for management review.
• Ensures that key business stakeholders are well informed and knowledgeable regarding the financials from their functional area of operations.
• Prepares or reviews all required monthly financial reports to support the month-end close process including Accounting and FP&A requirements.
• Ensures that all other applicable processes or controls not listed in this section have been met.

Administrative control and compliance activities of the Region. As such, there is “dotted line” reporting relationship with the Sales leader of the segments. Acts as a primary field contact for support activities within the segment and corporate for any Accounting, Audit, Indirect Spend and Accounts Payable (including CapEx). Time spent 35%

• Review weekly and monthly management and exception reports to ensure all sites and lines of business are complying with policy, and procedures and to identify any unusual transactions and trends that require further research.
• Conducts periodic reviews to ensure continuing compliance with administrative policies and procedures, including resolving issues.
• Oversees the development of KPI and reporting that aligns with NA mid and long-term goals.
• Directs financial reviews or initiatives to support strategic priorities and/or improve management processes and standardize methodologies. Implement and maintain constantly evolving performance measurement practices, and reporting.
• Provide guidance and direction to NA SBU team on what reports should be viewed, what should be developed and what KPIs to focus on for the MR.
• Oversees the proper coding of all operating expenses for all branches within the district. Ensure that we have proper procedures in place for coding expenses and that those who code expenses are well educated in the procedure.
• Responsible for reviewing all Customer Rebate Award and Refund Documentation.
• Provides support to include financial modeling and analysis related to operations, facilities and optimization and SWOT analysis for specific business topics/functions.
• Ensures that all other applicable processes or controls not listed in this section have been met.

Assist with special projects, strategic planning, and preparation of business cases as requested by the leaders of the assigned LoB. Time spent 15%

• Participation in or the review of the development of new business relationships and/or acquisition of new types of business to ensure compliance with administrative policy and procedure. Transaction systems and interface to the financial systems can address the new transactions, and if not, what modifications are necessary.
• Completion and/or participation in special projects requested by Regional Management, Administrative Management, or Corporate.
• Preparation of specific analyses on a periodic basis, such as, for example: Individual product and/or product group profitability, profitability of specific lines of business.
• Reviews and, as required, develops justification, i.e., calculating return on investment, for capital expenditures, new projects, new products or lines of business, etc.
• Analyzes economic consequences of regional alternative courses of actions and recommendations of value-maximizing decisions (i.e., resource allocation decisions, pricing, and contracts with customers or suppliers).
• Supports and participates in acquisition due diligence and coordinates acquisition integration activities.

Assists with requests by the VP of Finance or VP of Sales as requested

Performs other related duties as required or requested.

Qualifications:

Education/Experience/Training:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or equivalent from a fully accredited institution is required; CPA, CMA.
• MBA is preferred.

Specialized Knowledge/Skills:

• Minimum 5 years of relevant Business, Finance and/or Accounting experience.
• Demonstrative knowledge of financial principles.
• Knowledge of GAAP and internal control principles.
• Excellent verbal, written, listening and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, multi-tasking, prioritization skills and follow-up skills with strong attention to detail.
• Experience with sales operations preferred.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft office with very strong Excel skills.
• Strong writing/communication skills.
• Proficiency in Navision preferred.
• Experience with Power BI an asset.

Physical Demands/Environmental Conditions/Other Requirements:

Hybrid office environment

Travel up to 20% - local and international

Compensation and Benefits:

This position comes with a compensation plan that includes a base salary, bonus available, benefit options, retirement savings plan with company contribution, vacation, and personal days. Compensation will be in range of $110K-120K.

Why work for DLF?

We do good things! Grass is more than just a pretty sight – it helps fight climate change by trapping carbon and preventing soil erosion, making it a vital ally in preserving the environment. Grass acts as a natural filter, purifying water and improving air quality, while also providing essential habitats for diverse wildlife, showcasing its crucial role in supporting biodiversity and sustaining ecosystems. Grass feeds animals. Grass produces oxygen. Just a few reasons.... and many more! Check us out!

If you meet the above qualifications and are interested in joining our DLF team, please send your resume and cover letter highlighting your talent and why you fit this role to https://careers.dlf.com. Please choose this role under the North America careers.

We thank all applicants who apply for this position but advise only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. DLF is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities will be provided upon request during the recruitment, assessment, selection, and placement process. Alternate format available upon request.