Live Financial Analyst
$65,000–$75,000 year
On-siteHarrisonburg, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Develop annual budgets and recurring forecasts for live poultry operations costs in collaboration with Accounting and operational leadership. Monitor, analyze, and report expenses related to feed, labor, growers, and vendors while identifying cost-saving opportunities and variances. Oversee accurate recording and reconciliation of growers' inventory including live chickens and feed materials. Conduct financial analysis to evaluate production trends, inventory activity, and key performance indicators. Prepare timely reports and dashboards that translate financial data into actionable insights for management. Support compliance with accounting standards and internal controls while guiding team members through training and process improvements. Travel to farms, vendors, and other business locations as needed to provide financial insights that support strategic decision-making.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Agricultural Economics, Business Administration, Agribusiness, or a related field
- Relevant experience in financial analysis, accounting, budgeting, forecasting, cost accounting, or operations analysis
- Experience in poultry, agriculture, food processing, manufacturing, or live operations
- Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, variance analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and cost management
- Ability to analyze large data sets, identify trends, prepare clear reports, and communicate financial insights to operational and executive audiences
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office
- 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
- Must be able to pass a drug, alcohol, and background screening post-offer and prior to the start of their employment
- Must be authorized to work in the United States
Desired Qualifications
- equivalent relevant experience
- experience in poultry, agriculture, food processing, manufacturing, or live operations
- experience with ERP, accounting, business intelligence, inventory, or live operations systems
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