Financial Analyst - Winnipeg, Canada - Farmers Edge

Farmers Edge

Verified Company

Winnipeg, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Farmers Edge is a global leader in agriculture technology We produce industry leading technologies, software and digital tools that enable customers around the world to grow more sustainably, maximize profitability, and minimize risk.

Our Team Members are passionate, enterprising individuals who thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth work environment.

We offer a competitive total compensation package that may include a co-paid insurance plan, annual bonuses, vacation time, a generous sick leave plan, and options for retirement savings, in addition to the base salary.

Reporting to finance, the Financial Analyst is responsible for preparing key financial reports and compiles and interprets key financial and operational performance metrics.

Reviews the financial reports and metrics with senior leadership to enhance and optimize decision making.

Key Responsibilities

Work with large data sets to prepare, compile and interpret key financial and operational performance metrics and related reports.
Prepare and track analytics on key expense drivers to contribute to product pricing, budgeting and forecasting decisions.
Compile and review internal investment opportunities, including capital budgets, new product economics, and other business initiatives.
Review key financial and operational performance metrics with senior management to enhance and optimize decision making.
Support organic growth initiatives, M&A, and the evaluation of new strategic partnerships by compiling and interpreting financial data and information, including the development of financial models and forecasting scenarios.
Assist in the performance of market research, data mining, and business intelligence.
Work with big data populations and large spreadsheets. Collaborate with accounting, finance and systems teams to contribute to internal system design improvements to drive efficiencies.
Develop an indepth knowledge of the business, as well as the product offerings in each of the Company's markets;
Provide other key information and input to support strategic planning and forecasting.
Participate in and support the annual corporate budgeting process.
Participate on special projects as required.
Other duties as assigned from time to time.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Strong analytical skills and attention to detail in working with and reviewing and interpreting financial data and large data sets.
Problem solving skills ability to formulate alternatives and recommend a course of action based on data and facts.
Minimum 3 years' experience in a finance role, or other relevant experience working with large data sets and compiling and interpreting key performance metrics.
Strong communication and presentation skills, with a proven ability to interact with senior management.
Passion for working in a dynamic and fastpaced environment; and
Proficiency/advanced skills with Microsoft Excel are essential. Experience with Microsoft Power BI or Microsoft Power Query would also be an asset.

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