Live 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

Role Overview / Purpose and Scope

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 deliveraccuratereportingidentifycost-saving opportunities strengthen financial controls and support data-informed decisions that improve operational performance and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• Assistwith 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.

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

• Oversee and supportaccuraterecording 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.

• Preparetimelyreports 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 toprovidefinancial 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

Compensation:$65000-$75000annually

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

The posted compensation range for this role reflectsthe minimum andmaximumamount 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.

Benefits: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 payrollpaid time off and sickleavesemi-subsidized medical coverage dental and vision plan options a 401(k) plan with company match education reimbursement opportunities employeeassistanceprograms (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 ordiscontinuedby Farmer Focus at any time.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Agricultural Economics Business Administration Agribusiness or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.

• Relevant experience in financial analysis accounting budgeting forecasting cost accounting or operations analysis; 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 setsidentifytrends prepare clear reports and communicate financial insights to operational and executive audiences.

• Proficiencywith Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Officerequired;experience with ERP accounting business intelligence inventory or live operations systems preferred.

• Strong attention to detail organization problem-solving follow-through and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to build effective working relationships with growers vendors live operations Accounting / Finance and leadership teams.

• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the role with or without reasonable accommodation.

New team members must be able to pass a drug alcohol and background screening post-offer and prior to the start of their employment. Mustbe authorized towork in the United States. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of their third day of work.

Work Environment Physical Demands and Travel

This role is primarily performed in a professional office environment with regular use of computers financial systems spreadsheets and business reporting tools. The position may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule based on business needs and leadership approval. Travel to farms vendors and other Farmer Focus locations may beas needed. Farm and operational visits may require walking standing driving and following applicable biosecurity safety and PPE requirements.

This position does not have an application deadline. Farmer Focus will recruit until the roleisfilled.

Recruiter and Agency Disclaimer

Unsolicited resumes or candidate profilessubmittedby staffing agencies recruiters or search firms to any Farmer Focus employee without a current written agreement and an active role-specific request from theRecruitingteam will be considered the property of Farmer Focus. Farmer Focus will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume or candidate profile.

All external recruiters and agency partners supporting Farmer Focus searches mustcomply withapplicable federal state and local employment laws including compensation transparency requirements and restrictions on seeking salary history where applicable.

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