Financial Analyst

Financial Analyst

Vaxxinova US is seeking an individual to join our finance team a Financial Analyst in Willmar or Worthington, Minnesota.

At Vaxxinova US, you’ll be part of a passionate team dedicated to making a difference. We offer competitive pay and benefits, opportunities for growth, and a supportive work culture.

About the role: The Financial Analyst will work closely with all areas of the business and act as a Business Partner. They will help bring visibility to the business through the creation of models and dashboards while also assisting in the creation of the budget.

Main Responsibilities:

• Partner with various functions to align operational metrics with financial outcomes
• Utilize Power BI to translate complex financial data sets in easily understood dashboards
• Facilitate the use of the global costing model and reports generated
• Aid in developing and improving the S&OP process
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes
• Review and assist in the implementation of sales, operations, and inventory KPIs
• Assist other team members or other departments as requested
• Contribute to process improvements and documentation of procedures
• Support internal and external audit requests
• Provide ad hoc analysis to the various teams as necessary
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Capabilities:

• Solid understanding of general ledger coding, inventory costing, and production accounting
• Familiarity with cost center accounting and production workflows in ERP systems
• Highly proficient with accounting software (ERP systems)
• Advanced proficiency in Power BI and writing complex, optimized DAX formulas
• Proficient in MS Office, specifically Microsoft Excel
• Exceptional attention to detail and follow-through
• Strong organizational, time management, and analytical skills
• Communications skills to effectively work with teams, across departments, and outside vendors
• Problem solving skills and decision-making capabilities
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at a high level of detail
• Ability to use sound judgement to determine accuracy and completeness of financial data
• Ability to work with all levels of the organization and establish effective working relationships
• Mathematical Reasoning
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities independently

Experience/Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field
• Two or more years of relevant experience

Schedule

• This position is a day shift position with primary hours between 7:30 AM-5:00 PM Monday through Friday with potential overtime depending on production schedules. There may be some flexibility within these hours.

Benefits at Vaxxinova:

We are proud to offer a generous benefit package in addition to competitive compensation, including employer contributions towards medical, dental and vision premiums. Most benefits begin on date of hire. Our benefits include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings Account with company contribution
• 401K plan with company match
• Paid time off accrual
• 9 Paid holidays
• Company paid shutdown consisting of 4 business days between December 25 and December 31
• Company paid short and long-term disability
• Company paid life insurance
• And many other voluntary benefits

About Vaxxinova

Vaxxinova provides a wide range of both autogenous and licensed vaccines combined with high-level diagnostic services, supported by strong R&D. Our focus is on livestock including cattle, poultry, swine and aqua. Vaxxinova US, formerly known as Epitopix and Newport Laboratories, is the US operating unit of Vaxxinova International, headquartered in the Netherlands. Vaxxinova US has a strong market presence making autogenous vaccines for cattle, swine, and poultry as well as a state-of-the-art diagnostic laboratory. Vaxxinova currently has facilities in fourteen countries including Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Croatia, Italy, Germany, Japan, Jordan, Norway, South Africa, Thailand, the USA, and the Netherlands. Vaxxinova is part of the family-owned EW Group, headquartered in Germany. The EW Group specializes in animal genetics, animal nutrition and animal health, operates in over 100 countries and records consistent international growth.

Recruiting Agencies

Vaxxinova US does not accept unsolicited CVs from recruiters or employment agencies in response to job postings on social media or Vaxxinova US websites. Vaxxinova US will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee relating to these unsolicited CVs. Vaxxinova US explicitly reserves the right to hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited CVs, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Vaxxinova US. Phone calls or emails from recruiters or employment agencies are not appreciated.