Senior FP&A Analyst, Risk

Ardent Mills

. Serve as the primary FP&A business partner to the Risk Team .

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

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Demonstrates expertise in financial analysis, modeling, and forecasting, with a strong focus on commodity revenue and risk management. Proficient in developing actionable insights and strategic recommendations to enhance financial performance and operational efficiency.

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Financial AnalysisFinancial ModelingBudgetingVariance AnalysisAdvanced Microsoft Excel

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Hard Skills

Financial ForecastingCommodity Revenue P&LMark-to-Market AccountingWhat-If ScenariosData ModelingAnalytical ReviewPerformance MonitoringDerivatives AnalyticsSensitivity AnalysisProcess Improvement

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsPresentation SkillsAttention to DetailStakeholder ManagementEffective Communication

Tools & Technologies

Financial SystemsPlanning PlatformsBusiness Intelligence ToolsData StewardshipAutomation

Certifications & Qualifications

CMACFA

Industry Keywords

FP&ARisk ManagementCommodity MarketsFinancial DerivativesOperational Decisions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary FP&A business partner to the Risk Team
Lead annual operating plans, budgets, periodic forecasts, and weekly commodity risk forecasting across multiple entities
Cover commodity revenue P&L, balance sheet, volumes, and working capital
Translate enterprise objectives into functional targets, strategies, and tactical plans
Model business drivers and what-if scenarios involving markets, pricing, counterparty exposure, working capital, and risk mitigation
Monitor performance against plans, forecasts, and KPIs; identify headwinds, tailwinds, root causes, and value levers
Coordinate and lead commodity revenue month-end close activities, including journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, variance analysis, and derivative review
Explain volatility and mark-to-market swings
Own derivative analytics and reporting for feed, flour, and grain, including contract lifecycle trends, exceptions, counterparty exposure, and FX exposure
Ensure P&L integrity through analytical review of net margin, wheat usage, inbound freight, plant P&Ls, and other significant financial components
Provide decision support on derivative contract economics and working capital needs
Prepare business cases and assessments and evaluate results against assumptions
Develop scorecards, dashboards, benchmarking, board materials, and concise executive commentary
Partner with Finance, FP&A leadership, IT, continuous-improvement teams, and subject-matter experts to align data definitions, reporting standards, and planning assumptions
Resolve data gaps, support audits, conduct sensitivity analysis, measure forecast accuracy, and recommend improvements
Facilitate alignment across corporate functions and influence action without formal authority
Advance forward-looking reporting, workflows, data quality, predictive analytics, data modeling, data stewardship, standard definitions, automation, and AI-enabled opportunities
Support stakeholder readiness, adoption, and sustained use of new tools, processes, and reporting standards
Connect risk choices to enterprise profitability, liquidity, working capital, and strategic outcomes
Build financial acumen across partner teams by coaching leaders on financial implications of operational decisions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree OR equivalent experience
6+ years of relevant experience
Experience in financial analysis, including planning/forecasting, financial analysis involving commodities, financial derivatives, G/L, and mark-to-market accounting
Demonstrated experience with financial modeling, what-if scenarios, ad-hoc analysis, and process improvement
CMA or CFA certifications preferred
Strong understanding of financial statements, business drivers, and the 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 effectively 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 practical recommendations
Ability to build credibility with stakeholders, ask effective questions, constructively challenge assumptions, and support decisions with objective financial analysis
Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills
Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to data integrity, sound 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 contribute to improvements in reporting, planning, data, tools, and Finance processes
Ability to quickly develop knowledge of the business, industry, systems, and evolving FP&A practices
Less than 5% travel required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Additional earning potential commensurate with experience
Incentive eligible with a target based on contribution, company performance, and individual results achieved
Targeted bonus plan: Bonus - MIP, 10% Annual
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)
Hybrid work arrangement