Strategic Financial Analyst II

Description Position Summary The Strategic Financial Analyst will play a key role in managing and executing the company’s forecasting, demand planning, and pricing processes. This position will work closely with teams across operations, sales, supply chain, accounting, and leadership to gather inputs, validate assumptions, analyze trends, and support accurate operational and financial planning. This role requires a strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, and the ability to proactively communicate across departments to help drive accountability and execution throughout the forecasting process. The ideal candidate is highly organized, collaborative, and eager to learn in a fast-paced, operationally focused environment. The position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be required by his/her supervisor. Key Performance Areas (Essential Functions of the Position) Coordinate and execute the company’s demand plan and forecasting processes to assure accurate income statement, balance sheet and cash flow forecasts Work cross-functionally with operations, sales, supply chain, and leadership teams to gather forecast inputs and validate assumptions Monitor forecast performance, identify variances and trends, and support ongoing forecast accuracy improvements Support pricing analysis, pricing governance, and margin evaluation initiatives Assist with costing analysis and operational financial reporting Maintain forecasting models, planning files, and related reporting tools Analyze business performance drivers and provide insights to support operational and financial decision-making Ensure timely completion of forecasting deliverables and follow up with teams as needed to support process execution Support monthly, quarterly, and annual planning activities Assist with ad hoc financial and operational analysis projects as needed Experiences / Education Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or related field 3–5 years of experience in FP&A, financial analysis, accounting, operational finance, or related analytical roles Strong understanding of financial statements and business operations Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required Experience working with ERP systems and large datasets preferred Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities Ability to proactively gather information, manage multiple priorities, and drive accountability across teams Self-starter with strong follow-through and attention to detail Willingness to learn and continuously improve processes and planning accuracy Working Conditions General Office Environment: Work is generally sedentary in nature but may require standing and walking for up to 10% of the time. The working environment is generally favorable. Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, etc. work is generally performed within an office environment, with standard office equipment available such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. This position may be remote. Physical Requirements: The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of the job the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, read, write and communicate in fluent English. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and lift 20 lbs. without issue. Professional Conduct: Each employee of Standlee Premium Western Forage has a responsibility to know, to understand and to abide by Workplace Professional Standards of Conduct. Professional Conduct includes Customer Service, Courtesy, Ethics, Safety, Teamwork, Responsibility, Accountability, confidentiality, and Professionalism. Travel Requirements 5-10 % domestic travel.