Position Title: Sr. Financial Analyst, Sales & Stakeholder Relations
Department: FP&A / Finance
Reports To: Sr. Manager of FP&A
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Des Moines, IA
About Us:
Joining the Versova family of companies is more than just starting a new job. When you are employed by Versova, you immediately are part of something bigger – a team of dedicated individuals working under a common set of core values and guiding principles. As an organization and as individuals within that organization, we are guided by principles that include excellence, ownership, initiative, execution, and continuous improvement.
The Versova team is built from people who will integrate our shared values into their lives and work with our companies. Together we celebrate our collective efforts, perform to our highest potential, help others, enrich our communities, and maintain strong ethical standards and accountability for our actions.
Our expectation of our team members is that every employee will take ownership by accepting accountability for their actions and proactively take initiative to execute any task. Our team members are good stewards of our people, birds, product, and equipment. Our team members also possess an attitude of servant leadership by always asking “what can I do to help”. Finally, by continuously striving to improve, our team members are driving our organization to be the premier egg producer in the world.
Team members that share and embrace our philosophy can expect Versova to provide opportunities for growth and clear paths toward advancement in our company.
Our business and commitment to service is built around the following Core Values, which we instill in all our employees:
- Recognition
- Initiative
- Service
- Ownership
- Integrity
- Excellence
- Safety & Security
- Community
- Respect
Job Summary:
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Financial Analyst to join our team, with a primary focus on supporting our Sales department as well as preparing board decks and other stakeholder information regarding all departments. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial modeling and analysis, as well as experience in preparing high-quality presentations for board meetings and other stakeholders. This team member will partner with Accounting, Sales, Operations, IT, senior management, and other leaders across the organization to provide clarity and enable solid business decisions through financial insight and metrics-based analysis via Excel and other Windows-based software. Responsible for building financial models, forecasts, metrics analysis, reports, and tracking systems. Report and clearly communicate conclusions, identifying opportunities for improvement in profit and/or cost savings. The ideal team member will enthusiastically embrace challenges, professionally represent the company's Guiding Principles and Core Values, and have a team spirit with a positive attitude.
Essential Job Functions:
- Develop and maintain comprehensive financial models to support the Sales team's strategic initiatives and decision-making processes.
- Conduct in-depth analysis of sales data and trends to provide actionable insights to the Sales leadership team.
- Create and deliver clear, concise, and visually appealing board presentations and reports that effectively communicate performance, forecasts, and key metrics.
- Collaborate closely with the Sales team to understand their needs and provide timely financial analysis and recommendations.
- Prepare regular reports and presentations for various stakeholders, including executives, investors, and partners, highlighting performance in all departments (e.g., Sales, Operations, etc.) and financial implications.
- Assist in the development of sales forecasts, budgets, and long-term financial projections.
- Identify and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) relevant to the Sales department and create dashboards to track progress.
- Support the Sales team in pricing strategies and contract negotiations by providing financial analysis and modeling.
- Identify, evaluate, and quantify risks and opportunities.
- Develop automated reporting and forecasting tools for more efficient use of data.
- Accurately prepare ad hoc financial reports and analysis in a timely manner upon request.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting; MBA or advanced degree preferred
- 3-5 years of experience in financial analysis, preferably with a focus on sales or revenue-related analysis
- Strong proficiency in efficient financial modeling and data analysis using Excel and Power BI
- Experience in preparing budgets, forecasts, analysis, and board-level presentations and reports within deadlines
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and confidentiality
- Familiarity with CRM systems and sales processes is a plus
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications required
- Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional environment with a high degree of accuracy
- Excellent customer service, verbal, listening, and written communication skills
Join Versova and become part of a great team!
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. (While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.)
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
