Financial Analyst

Business Overview

ABS Global is the world-leading provider of bovine genetics, reproductive services, technologies and udder care products.  Marketing in more than 70 countries around the globe, ABS has been at the forefront of animal genetics and technology since its founding in 1941.  We are uniquely positioned as a global player with a dedicated research and development function and an international distribution network.  We breed and distribute the genes of the world’s best bulls, scientifically selecting livestock whose offspring is designed to increase the profitability of our customers who are some of the world’s biggest farmers and food producers.

Our vision is clear: Pioneering animal genetic improvement to help nourish the world.

Role Overview

Provides analytic support and financial analysis for ABS Global. Primarily supports North America Commercial, Supply Chain, Product Development, and Central operations with additional international support as needed.  Key responsibilities to include, the development and maintenance of standard reports, ad hoc analysis, and support of the forecast/budget processes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• To support financial reporting
  • Financial Reporting is completed timely and accurately
  • Perform monthly reporting with minimal direct supervision and within required deadlines
  • Identify and implement opportunities for standardization, automation and improvements
  • Ad-hoc reporting requests and analysis
• To provide management with timely, accurate and useful information to help manage the organization
  • Demonstrate a willingness to participate in projects in support of overall company objectives
  • Work directly with ABS employees at all levels from whom information is required or to whom information must be provided to ensure timely and accurate information is delivered
  • Work directly with ABS FP&A and Genus Finance teams to support the budget, forecast and strategic planning processes
  • Provide trouble-shooting assistance and process coordination to FP&A team members
  • Collaborate with Group Finance and Shared Service Controlling\Accounting to ensure the needs of the ABS business are met
• To ensure the image and service orientation of the department and ABS remains professional at all times. To strive to develop new skills and assume greater responsibility within the department and organization.
  • Maintain professional verbal and written communications with co-workers, internal and external customers at all time.
  • Be flexible with respect to job responsibilities and consistently strive to be an effective team member.
  • Strive to advance your skills and display a willingness to accept future development.
  • Actively participate in Company training opportunities to further develop skills applicable to the department.
  • Gain a thorough understanding of ABS’ business and the department’s role within the company

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum 3 years of Financial Planning & Analysis experience.
• International experience preferred
• Proven experience related to the collection, assimilation and presentation of data
• Ability to handle multiple priorities
• Proficient computer skills, spreadsheets, ERP systems, financial reporting tools
• Software Experience a plus: IBM Cognos Analytics, IBM Cognos TM1, Microsoft Office Dynamics, Microsoft Office Power BI

Equal Employment Opportunities

Genus is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Genus prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Genus conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.