Financial Analyst – Sales Division

Description

As employees of a farmer-owned cooperative, we come to work every day trying to honor the tireless effort and care these farming families put in every day, all day, 365 days a year. Our farmer-owners tend to think in generations, with some of our farms being run by the same families for over a century. We carry this approach into our business, knowing that each and every one of us makes a difference in allowing these generational traditions to continue, taking pride in knowing that we nourish our friends, neighbors, nation, and even the world with healthy and delicious dairy products. Our products include milk, flavored milk, yogurt, dip, sour cream, cottage cheese, Italian cheese, and ice cream mix marketed under the Upstate Farms®, Bison®, Milk for Life®, and Intense Milk® brands.

Job Summary: We are looking for a skilled Financial Analyst to support our Sales Divisions. The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical mindset, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work closely with sales teams to drive financial performance and strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

Analyze sales data to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.

Develop and maintain financial models to support the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process.

Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) monthly.

Collaborate with sales teams to set financial targets and monitor performance against goals.

Prepare and present financial reports and insights to sales leadership and senior management.

Conduct variance analysis to understand deviations from financial plans and recommend corrective actions.

Support pricing strategies and profitability analysis for products and services.

Ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.

3 years of experience in financial analysis, preferably supporting sales or marketing functions.

Proficiency in financial modeling and data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI).

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy.

Knowledge of sales processes and ERP systems is a plus.

Pay:

$71,719.00 to $100,407.00

The salary range indicated in this posting represents the minimum and maximum of the salary range for this position. Actual salary will vary depending on factors including, but not limited to, budget available, prior experience, knowledge, skill and education as they relate to the position’s qualifications, in addition to internal equity. The posted salary range reflects just one component of our total rewards package. Other components of the total rewards package may include participation in group health and/or dental insurance, retirement plan, wellness program, paid time away from work, and paid holidays.

Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc. is committed to equal employment opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)