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Financial Analyst

Sanimax · Deforest, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 30, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you found an error in data that others had already relied on.

What they are checking: Whether they protect data accuracy and raise problems even when it is uncomfortable.

Tell me about a report or process you improved. What did it save?

What they are checking: Whether they bring the continuous improvement mindset the posting asks for, with real results.

Tell me about a time you challenged an assumption someone senior had made.

What they are checking: Whether they will question the status quo respectfully with evidence, which the posting says it values.

What would you do

How do you explain a budget variance to an operations manager who doesn't think in finance terms?

What they are checking: Whether they can translate numbers into plain operating language that leads to action.

Your FP&A manager wants a forecast by tomorrow, but a key input hasn't arrived from a plant. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they follow up, make clearly labeled assumptions and communicate the gap rather than guessing silently.

About the work

Walk me through how you prepare a monthly performance review. Where do you start, and what do you check before it goes out?

What they are checking: Whether they have a disciplined process for gathering, validating and explaining financial results.

A plant's margin dropped this month. How would you figure out why?

What they are checking: Whether they can break a variance into price, volume, mix and cost drivers to find the real cause.

Sanimax's raw material and product prices move with commodity markets. How would that affect how you build a forecast?

What they are checking: Whether they understand commodity-driven businesses and build forecasts that account for price swings.

What Excel or reporting tools are you strongest in, and how have you used them to automate work?

What they are checking: Whether they can build efficient, reliable models instead of rebuilding reports by hand every month.

How would you check that a budget submission from a plant is realistic?

What they are checking: Whether they compare to history, volume plans and known costs to catch padded or unrealistic numbers.

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The full job description

As published by Sanimax.

Your professional transformation starts here Are you full of great ideas? Do you dream of building a greener future as part of a company that values your skills and opinions? Are you looking for a flexible employer that will give you the opportunity to grow within the company? This job is for you! The Financial Analyst plays a key role in supporting financial planning and decision‑making processes at Sanimax. Reporting to the FP&A Manager, this position is responsible for preparing, analyzing, and validating financial data and reports to support forecasts, budgets, and monthly performance reviews. This is an ideal opportunity for an analytical, detail‑oriented professional looking to grow within a dynamic and collaborative finance team. The role requires strong analytical skills, a solid understanding of financial processes, and a proactive mindset focused on continuous improvement and data accuracy. We value team members who take initiative, challenge the status quo, and bring a continuous improvement mindset to everything they do. Why Join Sanimax? • Base salary in the $85,000 to $110,00 plus (based off experience) • Bonus potential up to15% • We offer a competitive salary and bonus, as well as benefits to include a 401K match of up to 5% • Opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with exposure to senior leadership. • A strategic role with direct impact on business performance and financial decision-making. Responsibilities Include: • Business Partner in overall financial strategy. • Proactively supporting and constructively challenges the management team in the definition and execution of business plans. • Contribute with constant focus on performance management and with high quality analysis to help strengthen the decision-making processes. • Drive the financial performance management in both long term and short term KPIs and the selection of relevant measurements. • Monitor and follow up on main KPIs and ensure that the business management team is taking corrective actions if needed. • Responsible for weekly/monthly financial statement analysis and performance analysis • Prepare monthly presentations to be delivered to the Executive Leadership Team. Qualifications • Curious, adaptable, and eager to learn and grow in a dynamic environment. • Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field. • CPA with some audit experience (preferred) • 5+ years of experience in financial planning, analysis, or accounting. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and rigor in data management. • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with an ERP (preferably Infor M3) and reporting tools such as Power BI is a strong asset. • Good communication skills and ability to collaborate across functions. About Sanimax Sanimax is a privately owned company with over 85 years of history, operating globally across Canada, the U.S., and Latin America. The company serves the agri-food industry by transforming non desirable by-products into high-value ingredients such as oils, greases, and proteins, which are then used by manufacturers to create everyday products such as biodiesel. Give meaning to your career and help us make a difference: become a transformation champion! Follow us on LinkedIn Thank you for your interest in joining our team. Please note that we will only contact those whose applications are being considered. At Sanimax, we see strength in diversity, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer

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