Senior Decision Support Analyst

Job Description

*Position Purpose & SummaryThis position is a member of the Management Information and Decision Support (MInDS) group supporting Global IT. This group is tasked with having a deep understanding of function performance in an accurate and timely manner. The group delivers financial analysis that enhances decision making and providing the view regarding performance and opportunities that exist for further investigation and/or improvements. Monitor key function optimization opportunities (e.g. effectiveness and efficiency) to then collaborate with key Finance and Function leaders who will seek improvements and close gaps. This position provides analyzed information in a structured way, assessing historic & current function performance, highlighting areas of opportunity for improvement. This position is tasked with leading management information and analysis which may include forecasting/commentary, Global Function Management allocations, project analysis and cost analysis as examples. This position requires strong financial, business partnering, business acumen, data management, reporting and analysis expertise, influencing and change management skills. This position will actively partner with multiple stakeholders to solve problems through data and the application of reporting and analysis tools.Principal Accountabilities60% Decision SupportDemonstrate strong financial management skills to gather and manage financial data, evaluate and analyze financial statements. Subject Matter Expert (SME) to provide Decision Support to the Global IT Function and FP&A team. Keeps pace with changing relevant regulations, standards, and business/function factors that may impact financial performance. Utilize the most recent available data management technology to review existing reports to optimize, standardize, modernize and define the new reports which will measure business performance. Ensure timely and accurate management information and analysis of function financial performance (KPIs, Metrics) Partner effectively with Function Leaders for reporting and data needs, defining which performance indicators will be needed to explain/measure business performance and the frequency design and deliver the reports with the right level of analysis Partner with FP&A and Manager to identify opportunities to leverage the use of shared services for execution Ensure optimization and standardization of management information across the regions. Understand legacy systems and develop a strong management information system/process and data Effectively identify and communicate financial risks and impacts, through analysis, and give visibility/solutions for the organization s leaders. Partner with Function Leaders, Corporate FP&A, and CBS Finance to prepare corporate budgeting, forecasts and monitoring, including control of expenses Accountable to perform P&L analysis and commentaries to reflect the function performance.30% Business Partnership:As the first point of contact for the assigned group in Global IT, serve as an effective business partner which includes understanding the assigned group s strategy and key priorities, identifying and delivering value creation opportunities, and identifying areas for continuous improvement. Lead the identification of key trends and issues based on actual and forecasted data including reviewing monthly variance reports. Lead and promote the sharing of ideas, best practices and lessons learned. Identify analytics needs of the group via a comprehensive understanding of their business and collaboration with its stakeholders. Provides thought leadership that identifies and implements process simplification, standardization and improvement.10% Continuous Improvement/Ad hoc:Proactively identify and implement process simplification and improvements for decision support. Advise MI team (Management Information) on reporting standardization projects across Global IT to meet the needs of A&F, FP&A, and the Finance Function Group. Validate effective, accurate, and automated delivery of key reports by partnering with MI team. Learn new tools as needed to monitor business activities and aid in decision making. Collaborate across Cargill to create and leverage best practices Partner with FP&A and Function Leadership on ad hoc projects/reporting as needed, *Required QualificationsBachelor s degree or higher in Finance, Accounting, or related field. Minimum 5 years of accounting or finance experience Broad/diverse commercial knowledge with understanding of how all areas come together and operate as a business/function. Proven accounting/finance leader with strong analytical and problem-solving skills Strong decision making, critical thinking skills, coupled with high business acumen and the ability to translate principles of finance theory into practical application Demonstrated change agility Experience leveraging financial and business systems to monitor business activities and aid in decision making Ability to communicate, influence and build trust across multiple stakeholder groups Demonstrated flexibility and ability to deal with ambiguity. Self-motivated and demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities Demonstrated business partnering experience Proficiency in Microsoft tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) Occasional business travel may be needed English proficiencyPreferred QualificationsUnderstanding and experience working with general ledger systems (i.e. JDE and SAP) Work experience across multiple lines of business and/or within IT function Microsoft Power BI ExperienceOther relevant information to the positionAs one of the key financial business partners supporting Global IT, this role will be relied upon to provide financial leadership and support, assist it in understanding financial results, creating strategic financial plans both short and long term, and identifying value opportunities.

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