Senior FP&A Analyst, Corporate

Ardent Mills

. Support financial performance management for assigned businesses and functions .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeDenver • Colorado • United StatesSenior💰 $107,700 - $129,400 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial analysis, modeling, and planning, with a strong ability to translate complex data into actionable insights. Proficient in developing financial models and managing reporting processes to support strategic business decisions.

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Financial AnalysisFinancial ModelingBudgetingForecastingManagement Reporting

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisFinancial ModelingBudgetingForecastingVariance AnalysisScenario AnalysisCost-Benefit AnalysisKPI DevelopmentData AnalysisDriver-Based Financial Models

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailInterpersonal SkillsPresentation SkillsCommunication SkillsAbility to Manage Multiple Priorities

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelFinancial SystemsEnterprise Planning ToolsBusiness Intelligence Platforms

Industry Keywords

Financial Performance ManagementCorporate FinanceManufacturingConsumer ProductsAgriculture

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support financial performance management for assigned businesses and functions
Analyze results, identify risks and opportunities, and translate findings into actionable recommendations
Partner with Finance, business leaders, and cross-functional stakeholders to understand business drivers and validate assumptions
Improve financial acumen across partner teams by connecting operational and commercial activities to financial outcomes
Facilitate alignment across corporate functions and influence action without formal authority
Support stakeholder readiness, adoption, and sustained use of new tools, processes, and reporting standards
Develop financial models and business cases for strategic initiatives, customer and product opportunities, pricing decisions, capital investments, and growth or productivity opportunities
Perform scenario, sensitivity, cost-benefit, and return analyses
Track performance and value realization against approved assumptions and financial commitments
Translate enterprise strategy into functional financial targets, choices, and measurable outcomes
Support annual planning, budgeting, monthly forecasting, and long-range planning
Build and maintain driver-based financial models incorporating volume, pricing, margin, operating expenses, headcount, and working capital assumptions
Analyze actual and forecast performance against plan, prior forecast, prior year, and strategic targets
Identify variances, root causes, trends, and key business drivers
Quantify actions addressing performance gaps or capturing opportunities, including financial impact, timing, dependencies, and expected results
Prepare management reporting, variance analysis, and decision-support materials
Develop and monitor KPIs, scorecards, and dashboards
Analyze revenue, margins, costs, profitability, productivity, and other financial and operational performance drivers
Collaborate across FP&A, Accounting, Operations, Commercial, Supply Chain, and other functions to strengthen reporting, forecasting, data quality, controls, and analytical processes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree OR equivalent experience
6+ years of relevant experience
Experience in financial analysis, financial modeling, what-if scenarios, ad-hoc analysis, and process improvement
Experience in financial planning and analysis, management reporting, budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, or related corporate finance activities
Experience analyzing business performance, explaining financial variances, and translating quantitative findings into actionable insights
Experience with financial systems, enterprise planning tools, business intelligence platforms, and large or complex data sets preferred
Experience in a manufacturing, food, agriculture, consumer products, or similarly complex operating environment preferred
Strong understanding of financial statements, business drivers, and financial implications of commercial and operational decisions
Strong capabilities in financial analysis, modeling, budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, and variance analysis
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Ability to work with financial systems, planning platforms, business intelligence tools, and complex data sets
Ability to evaluate assumptions, identify trends and root causes, assess risks and opportunities, and develop recommendations
Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills
Attention to detail and commitment to data integrity, financial controls, and high-quality analytical outputs
Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and deliver accurate work in a dynamic, matrixed environment
Ability to work effectively across functions and improve reporting, planning, data, tools, and Finance processes
Approximately 10% travel required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
Health and Dependent Savings Accounts
Life and Disability Programs
Voluntary Benefit Programs
Company Sponsored Wellness Programs
Retirement Savings with Company Match
Team Member and Family Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
Employee Recognition Program with Rewards (RAVE)
Incentive eligibility with a targeted 10% annual Bonus - MIP