Land O'Lakes

Finance Manager

Arden Hills, MN (USA) Full time
Finance Manager

In this position you will serve as a strategic partner to the VP of Procurement delivering actionable insights and decision support that drive business success. You will lead core FP&A functions—including monthly performance analysis, forecasting, annual budgeting, special projects and leading a team of three analysts. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy turning data into strategy, this is your opportunity.

This position is located at our headquarters in Arden Hills, MN working in office each week (2-3 days)

Key Responsibilities:

  • Serve as the trusted day-to-day strategic advisor for the Supply Chain Procurement team, leading the development of financial support on key decisions and initiatives.

  • Responsible for anticipating & identifying risks and opportunities and proposing action plans for initiatives to improve performance.

  • Nurture a positive, inclusive culture with high team engagement through focused management, coaching, direction, and accountability of a team of finance professionals (you will have three direct reports)

  • Lead month-end, forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning processes for the Dairy Merchandising business, as well as consolidated Supply Chain results for the enterprise.

Experience/Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or related field is required.  MBA/CPA desired.

  • A minimum of 8 years of progressive experience required.

  • Demonstrated ability in leading and developing teams.

  • Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., Oracle) and advanced Excel/Power BI

Competencies:

  • Ability to synthesize dynamic inputs like changing commodity market conditions into key recommendations with clear impacts and implications

  • Ability to mobilize and inspire a team to embody principles of process excellence and apply a growth mindset.

  • Take initiative independently to drive intended results, emphasize continuous improvement, prioritize multiple tasks, and process excellence

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

  • Experience working in a matrixed, fast-paced environment

$105,040-$157,560.  In most cases, candidates offered employment can expect to be hired at a pay rate near the middle of our salary ranges.

About Land O'Lakes, Inc.

Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.


Benefits for most full-time roles include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life & disability insurance, education assistance, a 401k and a variety of well-being resources. Most part-time employees are eligible for prorated PTO, holiday pay, employee development programs, prorated education assistance, and a 401(k).

Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.

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