Financial Planning & Analysis Expert

CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world. We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world. Most of our employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture. Summary CHS has an exciting opportunity on our Energy Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team. We are seeking a lead Expert Financial Analyst to play a pivotal role in supporting financial planning and analysis activities at our corporate headquarters in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, within our Lubricants business. This position delivers high-impact financial insights that drive profitability, operational efficiency, and alignment with enterprise objectives. The ideal candidate possesses outstanding verbal and written communication skills, strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, intellectual curiosity, and a passion for continuous learning. Responsibilities Serve as the finance lead and business partner to the Lubricants business, including financial management and performance oversightOversee annual P&L and capital budgeting, long-range planning and quarterly forecasting processes, including delivering to Energy senior managementLead financial reporting, dashboards, and financial models to communicate business performance, key performance indicators (KPIs) and plan/forecast variancesOwn the Quarterly Financial Review (QFR) process and communicate monthly variances through reporting packages and presentationsDeliver advanced financial analysis and actionable insights including identifying growth and efficiency opportunities to support margin improvement, risk management and strategic decision-makingBuild relationships to partner with cross-functional stakeholders to influence business outcomes and support strategic initiativesEnhance and strengthen forecasting accuracy and analytical capabilitiesDrive automation and process improvement initiatives to enhance reporting efficiency, accuracy and scalabilityLead ad hoc projects without significant guidance from leadershipPerform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned Minimum Qualifications (required) Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Statistics, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field7+ years of experience in Finance, Accounting, Financial Planning & Analysis, or a related discipline Additional Qualifications CPA license, CMA certification and/or MBA degreeProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and reporting tools including SAC and Power BIAdvanced experience with SAP including Cloud Planning and/or JDEDemonstrated ability to use Artificial Intelligence tools to improve the efficiency and quality of financial analysis, forecasting and reportingDemonstrated expertise in budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and financial analysisDeep understanding of financial statements, including income statement, balance Sheet and cash flow statementExperience with the Energy industryPre-employment screening is based on the job requirements and industry guidelines and may or may not be required for the position. If required, selected candidates must pass pre-employment screenings to include all or a combination of drug, criminal, motor vehicle check, physical requirements and FMSCA Clearinghouse. CHS offers a competitive total rewards package. Compensation includes base wage and, depending upon position, may include other earnings such as bonus, incentives and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary based on multiple factors which may include, without limitation, experience, education, training, specialized skills and certifications, minimum wage/salary requirements under local law. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, life insurance, health and dependent care spending accounts, paid time off, 401(k), pension, profit sharing, short- and long-term disability, tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance, subject to the eligibility requirements for each benefit plan. CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability. Please note that any communication from a CHS recruiter would be sent using a chsinc.com email address. In addition, a CHS recruiter will not ask for confidential information over the phone or in an email, or request money from a candidate involved in an offer process. If you have questions regarding an employment opportunity, please reach out to chscareers@chsinc.com; to verify that the communication is from CHS.