FINANCIAL ANALYST - FARMS

at  Mucci Farms Inc

Title: Financial Analyst – Farms
Reports to: Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Director of Finance
Based at: Mucci International Marketing Inc., Kingsville, ON
Dated Revised: March 25, 2024
Type of Employment: Full-Time, permanent, 5-days a week; and some additional hours which may include Saturdays, depending on workload, priorities and travel requirements.
Primary Job Function: Reporting to both the Director of Finance and CFO, the Financial Analyst will focus on the Operational analysis and Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) for the Farms. The Financial Analyst will work integrally with those departments to drive strategic initiatives and recommend actions to drive cost-saving measures to increase profitability and operational performance.
Mucci Farms (“Mucci” or “the Company”) is one of the largest growers and marketers of greenhouse produce in North America. The Company has developed one of the strongest brands in the North American produce industry. The business is growing quickly through a number of strategic acquisitions, new greenhouse builds and product expansion. This evolving landscape provides a number of great opportunities for growth and career development.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Minimum of 3-5 years of professional working experience in a similar capacity
• CPA, CA; CPA, CMA or MBA with a keen interest in corporate finance and financial reporting
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance and/or Accounting
• Independent self-starter. Comfortable taking on a project and managing it to completion.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience with public or private company reporting. Knowledge of ASPE and ICFR is considered an asset.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced growing professional environment.
• Comfortable presenting in front of Executive Management.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and strong written and verbal communication skills
• Works well in a team; self-starter who can take a task and run with it.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite. Knowledge of Famous ERP would be considered an asset.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

• Must be able to sit, stand, and/or walk for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with body, arms, and/or legs.
• Must be able to lift material regularly up to 14 kg / 30 lbs; and occasionally up to 23 kg / 50lbs
• Able to climb stairs and stand on feet for an extended period of time.
• Work in a temperature-controlled environment of approximately 13 ˚C / 55 ˚F.
  Job Requirements: The incumbent will be committed to customer service excellence and leading by example. A positive attitude in the workplace is required as is the ability to adhere to all human resources, operational and food and health safety policies and procedures.
  Note: This description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job and not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. Responsibilities, tasks, and duties of the jobholder might differ from those outlined and other duties may be assigned.
  Mucci welcomes and encourages applications with disabilities to apply. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require a specific accommodation due to a disability or documented medical need, please contact the Human Resource Department so that arrangements can be made for the appropriate accommodation. Mucci is achieving a culture and work environment that is supportive of employees with disabilities and promotes dignity, independence, integration, and equal opportunity

• Analyze financial and non-financial data to compare actual to budgeted results.
• Develop, with Finance and Operational Senior Management input, operational KPI’s and metrics within the Company’s existing Business Intelligence (“BI”) tools.
• Provide weekly analysis to the Finance and Farms teams on the performance of the various greenhouse divisions.
• Ensure short-term and long-term production forecasting from the Farms is accurate and the information is relayed to Global Sourcing
• Work with VP of Sales to compile crop and acreage change analysis reports to assist executives in making an informed business decision (i.e. Changing which crop to plant or changing crop acreage due to external circumstances)
• Complete bi-weekly farm P&L reports that compare budget vs actuals for production, revenue, and costs to circulate to Farm Production Manager, Grower, & CFO
• Meet with Farm Production Manager on a biweekly basis to discuss farm operations and gain commentary on key variances on P&L reports.
• Meet with Farm Production Manager to discuss cost saving initiatives across the ‘Big 4’ (Labour, Hydro, Greenhouse Fuel, Water) and create baseline averages
• Work with Farm Production Manager on an annual basis to compile annual farm financial budget.
• Create accurate labour and production projections as well as accurate COP forecasting over the future twelve months
• Any other duties and responsibilities as assigned.