Senior Financial Analyst, Nursery

  • Location: Mexico-Guadalajara
  • Job Family: Finance
  • Time Type: Full time
  • Job Requisition ID: R0008169
  • Experience Years: 5-10 Years of Experience
  • Employee Type: Regular
  • Remote Type: Onsite

About the Opportunity

Driscoll’s is the leading supplier of fresh berries in the world. To kick off the supply chain input to Driscoll’s fruit production, Driscoll’s Nursery Operations propagates plants to supply to its independent growers. Furthermore, from time to time, Driscoll’s also financially invests in the farming operations of many of its independent growers. The Driscoll’s of the Americas (DOTA) Nursery Finance team is responsible for the finance and accounting business support to these extremely critical areas of the business. This position is a key member of the Driscoll’s DOTA Nursery Finance team. The Sr. Financial Analyst performs finance duties of a complex nature requiring professional experience and strong financial acumen. Responsible for the management reporting, budgeting, forecasting and support activities for specific farming investments that Driscoll’s makes, which includes US Nursery Spend, Nursery Amortization, Deferred Plant Costs and Fees, US Crop Investments and other US Farming Investments (i.e. Post Nursery Long Cane Storage and Non-Refundable Planting Fees). The Sr. Financial Analyst will develop creative solutions to complex problems, recommend best practices, manage multiple priorities, connect the interdependencies between Operations, Finance, Accounting and cross functional work groups. May lead projects or project teams. *** Please upload resume/ CV in English for consideration***

Responsibilities

Annual Operating Plan (AOP)
•    Responsible for the consolidation of US, Mexico and Peru Nursery Operating Costs, Nursery Amortization, and Deferred Plant Cost budgets for Business Unit presentation
•    Leads development of Clean Stock, Breeding and Tissue Culture Lab operating budgets and forecasts
•    Assists with consolidation of Nursery Capital budgets and forecasts
Management Reporting
•    Assists with preparation of Monthly Financial Reporting Packages to be utilized by Operations, Regional leadership, Business Unit leadership and Financial leadership
Ad Hoc Analysis
•    Performs ad hoc analysis as needed, using proven analysis methods, to support business decisions and provide insights to operational management
Process & Project management
•    Works independently and in cross-functional teams as required to improve the processes used to complete the responsibilities of the position, provide critical financial data, assess risk, make decisions and meet financial and reporting objectives
•    Supports and leads in the execution of projects as needed and prioritized by the Nursery Finance and Accounting department

Candidate Profile

A skilled and detail-oriented financial analyst with a strong background in financial modeling, data analysis, and forecasting. Possesses excellent quantitative and analytical skills. Proven ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights to support strategic decision-making. Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

•    Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting / Finance
•    5+ years’ professional work experience in Finance 
•    Experience with planning & analysis, management reporting, and forecasting
•    Microsoft Office – Advanced 
•    ERP Systems – Intermediate  
•    English - Required
•    Spanish – Preferred but not required
•    Detail-oriented with a strong attention to accuracy and precision
•    Results-driven and able to meet tight deadlines while maintaining quality standards
•    Self-motivated and proactive, with a continuous learning mindset to stay updated on industry trends and best practices
•    Team Collaboration: Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including finance, accounting, operations, and senior management
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About Driscolls

Driscoll's is the global market leader for fresh strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries. With more than 100 years of farming heritage and hundreds of independent growers around the world, Driscoll's is passionate about growing fresh, beautiful and delicious berries. Our values of humility, passion and trustworthiness have guided our mission to delight consumers around the world.

Driscoll's exclusive patented berry varieties are developed through years of research using only natural breeding methods – meaning, no GMOs. From farm-to-table, we focus on delivering a high quality, premium berry experience with our many supply chain partners.

Driscoll's is the trusted brand for Only the Finest Berries™.


Driscoll's es el proveedor líder en la comercialización de Fresas, Frambuesas, Zarzamoras y Arándanos Azules en el mundo. Con más de 100 años de herencia en agricultura y cientos de productores independiente alrededor del mundo, Driscoll's es una compañía apasionada por cultivar Berries frescas, hermosas y deliciosas. Nuestros valores de humildad, pasión y confianza han guiado nuestra misión de deleitar a los consumidores en el mundo.

Las variedades exclusivas de Driscoll's han sido desarrolladas a través de años de investigación usando sólo métodos de mejoramiento natural. De la granja a la mesa, nos enfocamos en ofrecer una experiencia de alta calidad con apoyo de nuestros socios de la cadena de suministro.

Driscoll's es la marca de confianza de sólo las mejores Berries.