Financial Analyst

JOB DESCRIPTION 

At Atlantic Sapphire, we are re-imagining and implementing the most innovative and scalable approach to producing protein. Our salmon is raised in a revolutionary Bluehouse™ – the equivalent of a Greenhouse where fish are given ideal conditions to thrive. We are the world’s largest salmon farmer on land. We are a Norwegian publicly traded company, and our US Operations are based out of Homestead, FL.

 When joining Atlantic Sapphire, you are not only working in a company that cares about people’s health and well-being, but also for the health of our planet. We are a team committed to our fish, planet and people. Our culture is fast-paced, courageous, innovative, diverse, team-based and driven to build a common goal. 

 Blue Is The New Green!

www.atlanticsapphire.com

Job Summary: 

The Financial Analyst will engage in full cycle financial planning, analysis, budgeting, and forecasting in an accurate and timely manner, while reporting on such items through written reports, key performance indicators, ESG impact, and other ad-hoc areas of focus towards overall operational excellence and business improvement opportunities for the Company. This role is expected to be a quick learner, self-sufficient, and reliable with a go-getter mentality to deliver results in a consistent, timely, and accurate manner.

Job Description: 

 Core areas of responsibility are: 

• Obtaining the relevant knowledge of the Company’s operations and departments by actively interacting with key personnel across the organization, identifying key performance indicators and other relevant areas of significance, and consistently following up to ensure the most relevant understanding. 
• Analyzing, with a detailed focus on KPIs and other crucial metrics that drive the business (ex: significant cost of production items and operational performance on key KPIs).
• The development and management of complex budgeting, forecasting, operating, and modeling tools.
• Implementation/development of Power BI.
• Design, build, and maintain interactive Power BI reports to track KPIs, financial metrics, and performance and to improve efficiency on periodic and ad-hoc reporting.
• Write and optimize complex SQL queries while ensuring accuracy, consistency, and data integrity.
• Automate data extraction from multiple sources and leverage Microsoft Power BI to build, support, and enhance dashboards.
• Identify and implement opportunities for process improvements and operational efficiencies.
• Performing written reports and analyses on a periodic basis and as requested by leadership, along with the prioritization of other ad-hoc requests for individuals across all levels of the organization.

• Ensure consistent design standards and adherence to data storytelling best practices.
• Package and publish reports as Power BI Apps for target audiences.

• The direct involvement towards full-scale financial statement and cash flow modeling, which encompasses the understanding of key inputs with keen attention to detail. 
• To actively support and collaborate with the Finance Team and all other individuals and teams across the organization.
• To continuously drive, implement, and monitor initiatives across internal controls to streamline and enhance accounting processes and quality.
• To proactively stive for growth and development at a personal and global level to identify and develop new value-adding initiatives and strategic projects, while simultaneously being open and adaptable to change.

Skills, competences, and knowledge to perform the work 

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field (master’s degree).
• Minimum 2-5 years of experience in corporate FP&A or other analytical positions.
• Preferred industry experience in Aquaculture or Agriculture
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong financial and accounting analytical skills with basic knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, and financial statement preparation.
• Highly organized with the ability to plan, prioritize, and efficiently multitask while consistently adhering to deadlines towards results-driven goals on a timely basis to quality standards.
• Works proactively to provide value to both core responsibilities, potential improvements, and future goals.
• An individual of exceptional integrity and trust, and a team player with a positive attitude who can collaborate with mutual respect across all departments and levels within the Company.
• Superior proficiency with Excel and ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics experience preferred).

Work Environment

Hybrid - onsite in combined office and farm/production environment and 1 day work-from-home 

Schedule

• Monday through Friday standard business hours
• Ad-hoc scheduling for key deadlines and requests as needed

Physical Demands

☒ None 

☐ Kneeling and Crawling 
☐ Reaching. Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.

☐ Standing. Particularly for sustained periods of time.
☐ Walking
☐ Pushing. Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.
☐ Lifting
☐ Repetitive motion.

☐ International and National overnight travel

☐ Travel 25% of time

2. The physical requirements of this position. 

☒  Sedentary work and up to 10 pounds of force/lifting

☐   Light work. Up to 20 pounds of force/lifting

☐ Medium work. Up to 30 pounds of force/lifting

☐ Heavy work. More than 30 pounds of force/lifting

Atlantic Sapphire is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to create and inclusive environment for all employees. We will extend equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, religion, color, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, familial status, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.