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Foremost Farms

<div><div><div>Department Finance
</div><div>Job Location Madison, Wisconsin
</div><div>Position Type Full time</div></div></div>
 <div><div><div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">About Us</h2>
Foremost Farms USA is one of the largest, leading dairy cooperatives in the United States and major dairy food and ingredients manufacturing business. We represent hundreds of Midwest dairy farmer members located in seven Midwest states, and we produce about 500 million pounds of cheese and 50 million pounds of butter in plants across our network every year. &quot;We Bring Dairy to Life&quot; in seven manufacturing plants across Wisconsin and Michigan and in our headquarters in Middleton (Madison), Wisconsin; and we&rsquo;re looking for employees who are innovative and aim for excellence in our wide variety of production, field and business roles. Join us!<h2 class="jobSectionHeader"> 
About This Opportunity</h2>
JOB TITLE: Financial Analyst I 
POSITION TYPE: Full time 
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
Monday - Friday, Day Shift
 
 
Onsite 3+ days a week with flexibility to work remotely up to 2 days a week
Position Overview:
In this highly visible role, the Financial Analyst will contribute to the success of the organization by supporting the maintenance of financial reporting, providing functional support to several key business partners, and driving the consolidated forecasting and AOP process for the organization. 
Key Accountabilities:
Consolidated Company Performance<ul><li>
Support preparation and delivery of Monthly Business Review (MBR) materials including data preparation, financial insights, and executive level content</li><li>
Manage consolidated reporting timelines and coordinate cross functional inputs to ensure accurate and timely delivery</li><li>
Analyze financial performance, identify key drivers, and communicate insights and recommended actions to leadership</li><li>
Develop and enhance analytical tools and processes to improve variance analysis and proactively identify risks and opportunities</li><li>
Own recurring weekly and monthly reporting deliverables</li><li>
Identify opportunities to automate and simplify reporting processes and manual workflows</li><li>
Support monthly financial consolidation and reporting processes</li></ul>
Forecasting &amp; AOP Processes<ul><li>
Build and maintain financial models supporting forecasting, budgeting, and performance analysis</li><li>
Develop and manage standardized templates used for forecast and AOP submissions across the organization</li><li>
Support the monthly forecasting process within BOARD (financial system software)</li><li>
Partner cross functionally to enhance forecasting accuracy through improved processes, documentation, and collaboration</li><li>
Consolidate company wide forecast and AOP financial packages for leadership review</li></ul>
Functional Support for Assigned Business Areas<ul><li>
Provide financial partnership to functional areas through spend analysis, variance insights, performance tracking, and clear financial narratives explaining key performance drivers</li><li>
Collaborate with functional leaders to define and monitor key financial and operational KPIs</li><li>
Conduct ROI and investment analysis on strategic initiatives and large spend projects</li><li>
Lead data analysis to support decision making and identify opportunities for cost optimization and efficiency</li><li>
Serve as proxy for the Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis when needed</li></ul> 
Minimum Qualifications:<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in finance, accounting, or related quantitative/technical discipline</li><li><div>
Ability to present fact-based recommendations across various levels of management</div></li><li><div>
Strong analytical and financial modeling skills; with proficiency working in Excel and PowerPoint</div></li></ul> 
Preferred Qualifications:<ul><li>
Advanced degree such as an MBA or related quantitative/technical discipline</li><li>
Job-related experience in the dairy industry</li><li>
Prior experience with BOARD or other ERP reporting software</li><li>
2+ years of previous financial analyst experience</li></ul> 
Physical Setting:<ul><li>
Onsite 3+ days a week with flexibility to work remotely up to 2 days a week</li><li>
Ability to travel up to 10%</li></ul> 
Benefits:
At Foremost Farms, we believe that you and your family matter most. That&rsquo;s why we&rsquo;re proud to offer one of the most comprehensive and competitive benefits packages in the area &mdash; designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance.<ul><li>
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance &ndash; Flexible coverage with options to meet the needs of you and your family</li><li>
401(k) Retirement Plan &ndash; 100% company match on up to 8% of your contributions</li><li>
Generous Paid Time Off &ndash; Start with 200 hours of PTO (pro-rated for first year)</li><li>
10 Paid Holidays &ndash; Enjoy time to rest and recharge</li><li>
Paid Parental Leave &ndash; 6 weeks fully paid</li><li>
Health Savings Account (HSA) &ndash; when you elect the high-deductible health plan</li><li>
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) &ndash; Save for medical and dependent care expenses</li><li>
Life and Disability Insurance &ndash; Financial protection for you and your loved ones</li><li>
Daily Pay Option &ndash; Access your earnings when you need them</li><li>
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) &ndash; Free, confidential support for life&rsquo;s challenges</li><li>
Referral Program &ndash; Earn rewards for bringing great people to our team</li><li>
Career Growth Opportunities &ndash; Advance your skills and your career with us</li></ul> 
This job summary is intended to be brief and does not list all the duties for this position. Nothing in this job description should be construed as an express or implied contract of employment. Foremost Farms USA is an at-will employer, which means that either party is free to terminate the employment relationship at any time, without any advanced notice, for any reason or no reason.
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</div></div></div><div><div><div><div>Equal Opportunity Employer 
Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled are encouraged to apply.

At Foremost Farms USA, we believe that employee diversity brings strength to our organization. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disabilities, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

Successful completion of pre-employment screening is required, which could include a drug test, background check, and other verifications or assessments to be sure you will be able to succeed in your position. 


Are you ready to Be Foremost? 
Apply today at www.foremostfarms.com</div></div></div></div></div>

Financial Analyst I

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Financial Analyst I