Financial Analyst

Date:  Mar 26, 2026

Ankeny, IA, US, 50021

Position Overview

The Financial Analyst will be responsible for conducting financial analysis, developing financial models, and supporting the budgeting and forecasting processes. The ideal candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams to identify trends, analyze variances, and provide insights that improve profitability and guide strategic business decisions for the North American business.

 

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

  • Research, review and analyze key operational and financial metrics
  • Consolidate and analyze financial data while comparing results to the company's goals, budgets and forecasts
  • Perform ad hoc reporting and analysis
  • Perform trend and variance analysis
  • Perform cost/benefit analysis and develop financial forecasts
  • Work with project teams and functional leaders to determine business reporting needs and requirements, develop and maintain appropriate documentation, and manage data analysis projects
  • Review current business processes and supporting data to identify opportunities to improve business practices and processes, directly impacting cost savings and productivity improvements
  • Analyze current and past financial data and performance
  • Prepare reports and projections based on analysis
  • Identify trends in financial performance and provide recommendations for improvement
  • Coordinate with other members of the finance team to review financial information and forecasts
  • Assist with creating budgets and financial plans
  • Assist with updating of monthly forecasts and projections for various scenarios
  • Stay informed about market trends and current economic conditions

The Qualifications

Strong Analytical Skills

Time management and organizational skills

Ability to multitask

Strong communication, reporting and presentation skills

Excel Proficiency

SAP Proficiency

Power BI Proficiency

Knowledge of Statistical Analysis processes and packages

Preferred Experience

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in accounting or finance or related field

4+ years experience in financial planning and analysis

The Perks

The benefit package will be discussed during the interview process

Albaugh, founded in 1979, produces and sells crop protection products used by farmers in our principal Markets in North America (United States and Canada), Mexico and LATAM North, Brazil, Argentina, and Europe.  We offer competitive alternatives to meeting farmers' crop protection needs, thereby helping to secure an affordable supply of food.  In each of our principal Markets, Albaugh operates efficient manufacturing facilities which assure the quality of the products we supply with rigorous standards of assuring environmental health and safety.

Company Vision: To be the leading alternative for crop protection products globally.

Company Mission: To create value for our customers by applying our unique efficiencies to provide a broad and sustainable portfolio of high quality, competitively- priced crop protection products.

Core Values: Entrepreneurship & Focus, Efficiency & Competitiveness, Integrity & Responsibility, Persistence & Teamwork.


Nearest Major Market: Des Moines