Senior Financial Analyst at Vaco, LLC

Morrisville, NC 27560

About the Job

Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Financial Analyst to join our dynamic agricultural company. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting, with specific experience in the agricultural industry. This role will play a critical part in providing strategic financial insights and supporting decision-making processes within the organization.

Responsibilities:

Conduct comprehensive financial analyses to support decision-making and drive business performance.
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and presentations for senior management and stakeholders.
Analyze financial data and key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
Provide insightful commentary and recommendations based on financial analysis results.
Lead the annual budgeting process, working closely with department heads to develop accurate and achievable budgets.
Develop and maintain financial models for forecasting revenue, expenses, and cash flow.
Monitor budget performance against actual results and provide variance analysis and explanations.
Identify risks and opportunities in the financial forecast and collaborate with management to develop strategies to mitigate risks and capitalize on opportunities.
Provide financial insights and analysis to support strategic initiatives and business planning processes.
Evaluate the financial impact of potential investments, projects, and business opportunities.
Participate in cross-functional teams to assess the financial feasibility of new products, markets, or ventures.
Support decision-making by providing accurate and timely financial information and analysis to stakeholders.
Ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and internal financial policies and procedures.
Implement and maintain effective financial controls to safeguard company assets and ensure accuracy of financial reporting.
Assist with internal and external audits, providing documentation and explanations as needed.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field. MBA or advanced degree preferred.
Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in financial analysis, planning, and reporting, preferably in the agricultural industry.
Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and draw actionable insights.
Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, Excel, and financial reporting systems.
Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial concepts.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and financial planning software is a plus.
Knowledge of agricultural operations, markets, and trends is preferred.

Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

EEO Notice

Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .

Vaco also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.

By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

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Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco”) respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.

California residents may access Vaco’s HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here.
Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here.
Residents of all other states may access our policies here.
Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here.
Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here.

Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
licensure and certification requirements;
office location and other geographic considerations;
other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.