Financial Analyst

Job Details

Job Title:Live Analyst

Department:Accounting / Finance

Reports To:Senior Accountant

FLSA Status:Exempt

Location:Harrisonburg, Virginia

Work Arrangement:On-site

Shift /

Schedule:

1st shift

Travel Requirements:Travel to farms, vendors, and other business locations as needed

Employment Type:Full-time

The Live Analyst supports Farmer Focus live operations by providing financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, inventory oversight, and cost management for poultry production activities. This role partners closely with Accounting / Finance leadership, live operations team members, growers, vendors, and business leaders to deliver accurate reporting, identify cost-saving opportunities, strengthen financial controls, and support data-informed decisions that improve operational performance and profitability.

• Assist with the development of the annual budget and recurring forecasts related to live operations costs in collaboration with Accounting / Finance and operational leadership.

• Monitor, analyze, and report costs related to poultry production, including feed, live operations labor, grower-related expenses, vendor costs, and facility expenses.

• Identify cost-saving opportunities, trends, risks, and variances, and provide recommendations that support profitability, efficiency, and operational improvement.

• Oversee and support accurate recording, reconciliation, and reporting of growers’ inventory, including live chickens, feed, and other poultry-related materials.

• Conduct financial analysis to evaluate live operations performance, including cost drivers, production trends, inventory activity, and key performance indicators.

• Prepare timely reports, dashboards, summaries, and presentations that translate financial and operational data into actionable insights for management.

• Support compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, internal controls, company policies, and industry-specific requirements related to poultry farming and processing.

• Work with the Financial Controller and Accounting / Finance leadership to support, guide, and develop accounting team members through training, process improvement, and day-to-day partnership.

• Collaborate with growers, live operations team members, vendors, and executive leadership to provide financial insights that support strategic decision-making.

• Perform other duties as assigned to support Accounting / Finance and live operations business needs.

  Ad-hoc Accounting as needed.

Compensation: $65,000-$75,000 annually

Not applicable unless otherwise specified by company policy or offer terms.

s the minimum and maximum amount Farmer Focus in good faith expects to pay at the time of posting, based on factors such as internal equity, relevant experience, market data, and the budgeted amount available for the position.

Farmer Focus offers a competitive total rewards package designed to support team members’ health, financial well‑being, and professional growth. Available offerings may include weekly payroll, paid time off and sick leave, semi-subsidized medical coverage, dental and vision plan options, a 401(k) plan with company match, education reimbursement opportunities, employee assistance programs (EAP), and internal learning, development, and career growth programs.

All benefits, programs, and offerings are subject to eligibility requirements, plan terms, and company policies, and may be changed, amended, or discontinued by Farmer Focus at any time.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Agricultural Economics, Business Administration, Agribusiness, or a related field required; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.

• Relevant experience in financial analysis, accounting, budgeting, forecasting, cost accounting, or operations analysis required; experience in poultry, agriculture, food processing, manufacturing, or live operations preferred.

• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, variance analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and cost management.

• Ability to analyze large data…