Financial Analyst

Christensen Farms is one of the largest, family-owned pork producers in the United States, marketing approximately 3 million hogs per year. Headquartered in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, our 50 year old company operates throughout the Midwest with facilities in Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Illinois, and South Dakota. Christensen Farms owns three feed mills, manages 140,000 sows on 44 farms, and oversees more than 350 nurseries and grow-finish sites. Our organization employs nearly 1,000 people and maintains 1,500 contract partnerships. We are an industry leader with a proven commitment to ethical practices, food safety, and nutrition. Join our team!

Position Overview:

Christensen Farms is seeking a Financial Analyst I or Financial Analyst II to support financial planning, analysis, reporting, forecasting, and business decision-making across the organization. This role is responsible for developing financial insights, supporting budgeting and forecasting activities, creating reporting solutions, and partnering with business leaders to drive operational and financial performance.

Depending on experience, this position may be hired at the Financial Analyst I or Financial Analyst II level. Both levels play a key role in delivering actionable financial analysis, developing data models, generating reports and dashboards, and supporting strategic and operational initiatives across the business.

What You Will Do:

Responsibilities may vary based on level and experience.

• Conduct financial analyses, market research, trend analysis, and data validation to support business decisions and operational performance.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance financial and operational data models used for budgeting, forecasting, scenario planning, and strategic decision-making.
• Create, maintain, and generate reports, dashboards, and business insights utilizing Microsoft Power BI, Excel, and other reporting tools.
• Partner closely with business leaders and stakeholders to understand operational goals, identify opportunities, and provide financial guidance and recommendations.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and monthly financial review processes.
• Analyze key performance indicators and business metrics, providing actionable insights to improve profitability and operational efficiency.
• Translate business requirements into analytical solutions, reporting tools, and financial models that support organizational objectives.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and support initiatives that strengthen financial reporting, data quality, and decision-making capabilities.
• Collaborate with Accounting, Operations, Production, and other departments to support financial planning, reporting, and business performance initiatives.
• Support Finance Team projects and contribute to continuous improvement efforts across financial processes and systems.

What You Offer Us:

Financial Analyst I Level:

• 0–2 years of experience in finance, accounting, business analytics, financial planning and analysis, or a related field.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Analytics, or a related field.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with Power BI, SQL, data modeling, or reporting tools preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Eagerness to learn financial systems, reporting processes, and business operations.

Financial Analyst II Level:

• 2–5 years of experience in finance, accounting, business analytics, financial planning and analysis, or a related field.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Analytics, or a related field.
• Experience independently performing financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and financial modeling.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with Microsoft Power BI, SQL, and data reporting tools.
• Demonstrated ability to develop data models, reporting solutions, and actionable business insights.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to partner effectively with business leaders and stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and support strategic decision-making through financial analysis.

What We Offer You:

• A strong career track with opportunities to grow.
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, a flexible spending account (FSA), life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, a 401(k) plan, paid holidays, paid time off bank, an employee assistance program (EAP), and more.
• Be an active part of an organization that gives back to the community in many ways – including feed programs that support local farms, food shelf programs, food support for veterans, agriculture education and promotion, FFA/4H support, charitable contributions, etc.
• A company that has a passionate purpose for food safety, animal welfare, and for living its core values every day – respect, integrity, excellence, adaptability, and innovation.
• A culture that fosters employee growth, hybrid work options, promotion from within, and a highly team-oriented workplace environment.
• The targeted base pay range for this role is $65,000 to $85,000 with this range reflecting differences in candidate knowledge, skills, and experience.

Reports To:

Sr. Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis

Christensen Farms promotes a culture of inclusion and strives to attract a diverse set of candidates for each of our open positions. We are an equal employment opportunity employer and proud to offer employment and growth opportunities to all candidates without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status.

Learn more about how you can put your passion and talent to work with us at:

https://www.christensenfarms.com/careers/positions-available/