Analyst

About the Role

NSF is seeking a motivated and analytical Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst to join our Finance Team supporting the Food Production Business Unit. This position offers exposure to global operations and provides opportunities to learn how financial insights support business decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Support weekly financial reviews and assist in preparation of reporting materials for business leaders.
• Assist with forecasting, budgeting, and annual business planning activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to track and report key business performance indicators (KPIs).
• Support the development of financial analyses and business cases for strategic initiatives.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects focused on enhancing financial processes and reporting.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting efficiency and data quality.
• Share best practices and collaborate with finance team members across regions and business functions.
• Assist in preparing management reports and dashboards for business leaders.
• Analyze financial results and operational metrics to help explain business performance.
• Support variance analysis against budget, forecast, and prior year results.
• Help communicate financial findings and business insights to stakeholders.
• Assist with month-end close activities, including financial analysis and reporting.
• Partner with FP&A and Accounting teams to improve month-end reporting processes.
• Continuously build knowledge of the business, financial processes, and industry trends.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and basic data analysis.
• Ability to work onsite a minimum of three days per week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 0-2 years of professional experience, including internships, co-op programs, or relevant academic projects.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build positive working relationships across different teams and functions.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated interest in financial planning, analysis, and business performance management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Internship, co-op, or project experience in Finance, Accounting, Business Analytics, or related fields.
• Experience using data visualization or reporting tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms.
• Exposure to financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, or variance analysis through coursework or internships.
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and basic financial modeling.