Financial Analyst - Agriculture

Posted 12 Days Ago
Livingston, CA, USA
In-Office
95K-110K Annually
Mid level
Food
The Role
Partner with field, operations, and accounting teams to analyze and report financial performance for agricultural operations. Monitor planting, growing, and harvest metrics, support budgeting, forecasting, capital project analysis, and assist with accounting tasks, journal entries, and raw material cost reviews. Prepare presentations and contribute to monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
Summary Generated by Built In

At Sensient Technologies, we are experts in the science, art and innovation of color and flavor. We are market-savvy and visionary. We are problem solvers. And we will be better with you.

We’re seeking a detail oriented Financial Analyst who can partner closely with field, operations and accounting teams to help improve performance and bring transparency to financial data. This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a collaborative, hands-on environment and enjoys working in agricultural or field-based industries.

What you’ll do:

  • Collaborate with field, operations and accounting teams to analyze financial performance and drive improvement
  • Monitor key operational metrics related to planting, growing, and harvesting onion
  • Prepare and present performance indicators and spending summaries to leadership
  • Participate in budget development, forecasting, data collection and regular financial reporting
  • Support capital project reviews by coordinating requests and analysis with corporate teams
  • Assist with general accounting tasks, including journal entries and raw material cost reviews
  • Contribute to monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting and ad-hoc projects

What you’ll bring:

  • Preferably 3 + years of cost accounting experience in field, grower accounting, or similar agricultural operations. Ideally with an understanding of seed, planting, growing and harvest analytics
  • Preferably 3+ years of financial data analysis and reporting
  • Advanced MS Excel and experience with Business Intelligence, Cognos, or similar business analytics platforms required. ExtendAg familiarity a plus.
  • Ability to think critically and solve problems independently
  • A degree in accounting, finance, or a related field

What you’ll get:

  • The chance to make a measurable impact in a highly visible role
  • A collaborative environment that values your insights and initiative
  • Opportunities to work closely with leaders across departments
  • An opportunity to work for a global company that is growing and expanding!

About Sensient:

Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and fragrances. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, inkjet and specialty inks and colors, and other specialty and fine chemicals. The Company's customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world's best-known brands.  Sensient is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

About Sensient Agricultural Ingredients:

Sensient Agricultural Ingredients is one of the largest producers and distributors in the world of dehydrated onion and garlic products as well as chili powder, paprika, chili pepper and dehydrated vegetables such as parsley, celery, and spinach. These ingredients are used in many of today's popular convenience foods. The Agricultural Ingredients unit is located in Turlock, California.

The salary range for this position is $95,000 - $110,000. Pay within the range is based on several factors, which may include, but are not limited to, education, work experience, specialized training, and labor market conditions. In addition to salary, Sensient is proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits program to support the holistic well-being of our employees and their families.

SPONSORSHIP: Due to our inability to offer visa sponsorship, we can only consider candidates who are authorized to work in the United States without the need for employment visa sponsorship.
RELOCATION: We are unable to offer relocation assistance. The successful candidate will be expected to work at Livingston, CA and must reside in area or be willing to commute.
THIRD PARTY AGENCY: Any unsolicited submissions received from recruitment agencies will be considered property of Sensient Technologies, and we will not be liable for any fees or obligations related to those submissions.

Sensient is an Equal Opportunity Employer, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.

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Skills Required

  • 3+ years cost accounting experience in field, grower accounting, or agricultural operations
  • 3+ years financial data analysis and reporting
  • Advanced MS Excel
  • Experience with Business Intelligence platforms (Cognos or similar)
  • Familiarity with ExtendAg
  • Ability to think critically and solve problems independently
  • Degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
  • Authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
  • Ability to work on-site in Livingston, CA and reside in the area or be willing to commute (no relocation assistance)
  • Experience with budget development, forecasting, data collection, and regular financial reporting
  • Experience assisting with general accounting tasks, including journal entries and raw material cost reviews

Sensient Technologies Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Sensient Technologies and has not been reviewed or approved by Sensient Technologies.

  • Fair & Transparent Compensation Fair pay is frequently highlighted as aligning well with job responsibilities, and base compensation is often framed as competitive for the industry. The overall package is commonly characterized as good when considering pay together with benefits.
  • Healthcare Strength Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance are consistently described as comprehensive, with day-one eligibility and strong employer premium cost-sharing noted for U.S. salaried employees. Low premiums are repeatedly emphasized as a differentiator in the health offering.
  • Retirement Support Retirement support is reinforced by a 401(k) match with immediate vesting and the presence of additional retirement vehicles such as an ESOP, with certain locations also referencing pension arrangements. This stack is presented as a meaningful component of total rewards beyond base salary.

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The Company
HQ: Milwaukee, WI
3,065 Employees

What We Do

We Bring Life to Products. Our name communicates what we do: Enhance SENSory experiences through specialized ingredIENTs, delivered through proprietary TECHNOLOGIES. Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, essential oils and extracts. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, colors, natural ingredients, and extracts. The Company’s customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world’s best-known brands. Sensient has some 75 operational sites in 35 countries and customers in more than 150 countries worldwide. Learn more about how Sensient can help you discover your next color, flavor and specialty solutions at www.sensient.com

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