MSC Finance Senior Analyst, Food North America

Cargill is committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. Sitting at the heart of the supply chain, we partner with farmers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living. Our 155,000 team members innovate with purpose, providing customers with life’s essentials so businesses can grow, communities prosper, and consumers live well.

With over 160 years of experience as a family company, we look ahead while remaining true to our values. We put people first. We reach higher. We do the right thing—today and for generations to come.

• The Manufacturing Supply Chain Finance Senior Analyst, Food North America job performs complex managerial accounting activities and partners with business leaders to support financial decision making. With minimal supervision, this job prepares financial reports, analyzes and reviews financial data and makes recommendations on budgeting and forecasting processes.

This role is to be based out of one of our Edible Oil North America facilities (Gainseville, GA; Sydney, OH; Fullerton, CA; Sioux City, IA; Des Moines, IA or Charlotte, NC) and currently offers a hybrid work environment.

• REPORT DRAFTING:
  Prepares complex financial and non financial reports for internal partners, analyzing and reviewing financial data to ensure relevant information is shared in a timely and accurate manner.
• BUSINESS PERFORMANCE TRACKING:
  Develops reports and dashboards to track business performance against plans, budgets, forecasts and other key performance indicators.
• DECISION SUPPORT:
  Reviews and communicates insights based on financial analysis and research to support strategic business decision making.
• COST ANALYSIS:
  Reviews cost analysis for specific products, projects, or plants to better understand cost drivers and opportunities for improvement.
• CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT:
  Maintains knowledge of industry trends and accounting standards, ensuring compliance and driving process innovation and continuous improvement within the department to increase effectiveness and efficiency.
• MANAGEMENT REPORTING:
  Leads the implementation of effective management reporting practices to improve and ensure data integrity and relevancy.
• RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT:
  Cultivates and maintains close partnerships with business leaders and business teams to understand local and regional business needs and collaborates with other finance leads to deliver on overall finance function expectations.
• RISK & CONTROL REPORTING:
  Reviews various complex reports including risk and mitigation controls reports, custom transaction code reports and sensitive role reports for gap assessment and cleanup activities to identify and address any gaps, vulnerabilities, or inefficiencies in an organization's control environment.

• Minimum requirement of 4 years of relevant work experience

• Plant manufacturing or supply chain experience
• Advanced data analytical skills for using spreadsheets and business intelligence tools
• Experience leveraging financial and business systems to monitor business activities and aid in decision making
• Experience working with multiple businesses in a matrixed organization
• SAP or ERP experience

The expected salary for this position is $90,000 - $150,000. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific location, certifications, education, and level of experience. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. This position is eligible for a discretionary incentive award.

The incentive award amount is dependent upon company performance and your personal performance.

At Cargill we put people first. As part of your overall rewards, we offer a comprehensive benefit program including medical and/or other benefits dependent on the position offered and hours worked. Visit  to learn more (subject to certain collective bargaining agreements for Union positions).

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet.