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FP&A Analyst

The FP&A Analyst will play a key role in driving co-op growth through business planning and strategic analysis. This role is responsible for financial forecasting, reporting results of financial and operational metrics, driving data-backed decisions, and continuously improving reports. The ideal candidate brings financial acumen, operational know-how in the beef industry, and a collaborative spirit.

Reporting Relationship

The FP&A Analyst will report to the CFO.

Responsibilities

Maintain and update the financial model for the annual budget and monthly financial forecasting process.
Analyze monthly and historical results and develop concise, written summaries for management.
Analyze data related to sales, pricing, harvest and finished goods inventory, and live cattle supply. Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to synthesize large amounts of data to deliver actionable insights.
Identify trends, risks, and opportunities by analyzing historical and current data.
Build, publish, and improve recurring financial and operational reports for management and co-op members (ranchers).
Translate complex and ambiguous questions into clear, structured analysis and recommendations.
Maintain a high standard of accuracy and accountability in all financial analysis.

Location and Travel

This role is 100% remote. CNB’s employees are located across 8 states and multiple time zones. CNB employees are expected to have an appropriate home office working environment where they can take video calls and work with minimal distractions. Nearly 100% of this job takes place at a computer. Occasional travel is required for team meetings (expected 2-4 times per year).

Competencies

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Ag Business, Finance, Accounting, or Economics.
Professional experience in the beef industry, preferably in a financial role at a feedyard, harvest plant, retailer, ranch, co-op, or CPG company.
High level of energy and curiosity. Self-starter, constantly seeks to dig deeper into questions, self-educates, and identifies problems to work on before being asked.
Scrappy and adaptable. Able to work independently and across a small remote team.
Comfortable working with large datasets and financial models. Organized approach to creating and maintaining a financial model.
Excellent communication skills. Able to speak candidly and directly. Accepts feedback humbly.
Accountable for results and efforts. Effective at structuring time and work in a remote environment. Able to juggle multiple and competing priorities.

Country Natural Beef Overview

Country Natural Beef got its start in 1986 when some forward-thinking ranchers, Doc and Connie Hatfield, had an idea to pool together a network of local ranchers to raise natural beef for customers. This idea would allow ranchers to remain economically viable while providing natural, sustainably raised beef to consumers. Over thirty years later, the Co-Op is still deeply rooted in the philosophy of sustainability for the ranchers, the cattle, and the environment.

Country Natural Beef has expanded its footprint from the Pacific Northwest to providing quality meat to customers all over the Western United States and to retailers like Whole Foods, New Seasons Market, PCC, Town & Country, Chipotle, ShakeShack and more. The Co-Op’s growth hasn’t taken away from its primary focus of having high animal welfare standards, being stewards of the land, and giving back to its rural communities. Country Natural Beef embraces animal welfare, quality, and environmental stewardship with 3rd party verified attributes like GAP, Non-GMO, and Grazewell™.

Operations

Country Natural Beef (CNB) started with 13 original ranchers. Today, there are 90+/- ranches that comprise CNB processing 60-70,000 head of cattle annually and represent approximately 200,000 cows across roughly 6.5 million acres. The cooperative has a 6-member Board of Directors and is managed by a CEO and support staff; including finance & admin, production, marketing, sales & inventory, and membership.

Vision of CNB

To create premium marketing opportunities for a trusted group of ethical ranch families who are focused on preserving our natural resources and open spaces for the next generation of producer and consumer alike.

Mission of CNB

To provide a premium quality and process verified product to customers who value producers who do the right things for the right reasons for people, land, and livestock.

Core Values of CNB

Stewardship – We believe it is our responsibility and calling to care for the natural resources, animals, and people around us in a way the leaves those people and resources better than we found them.
Family-based agriculture – We believe that family-based agriculture is the foundation of strong rural communities, and we celebrate the critical role they play in providing a high quality, abundant and affordable food supply for customers around the globe and preserving the open spaces in which they operate.
Innovation – We are committed to progress and continuous improvement and proactively seek creative new methods to manage our ranches, serve our members & customers and achieve our shared goals.
Integrity – We do the right thing, for the right reasons.

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