Financial Analyst

Date: Oct 3, 2025

Location:

Salisbury, MD, US, 21804

Req ID: 77740

Job Function: Finance/Accounting

Perdue AgriBusiness is an international agricultural products and services company that handles agricultural commodities and a diverse portfolio of products and businesses. It is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply rooted in tradition yet with a forward-thinking mindset. We believe that success starts with our people, and our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, integrity, and respect, where every voice matters and everyone is encouraged to contribute to our shared goals. We are dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where associates feel valued and inspired to make an impact, both within the company and in the communities we serve. From promoting growth and development to prioritizing work-life balance, we’re committed to helping our team members thrive. That's Perdue.

Summary

We are recruiting for a Financial Analyst. The Financial Analyst will support Perdue AgriBusiness’ commercial and operations management teams as well as corporate finance by producing timely and accurate reports and analytics. These supportive activities can include providing detailed financial reports and reconciliations, forecasting and budgeting, conducting analytics from disparate sources, and performing ad hoc research as needed to support the business.

The salary range for this position is $63,000 - $95,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications with annual bonus available (variable depending on performance).

In addition to the base salary, Perdue offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/Rx, 401(k) with employer match after 1 year, critical illness, accident insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, optional group life insurance, short-term and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts and paid time off.

Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Prepare supporting materials for reporting packages that present monthly/quarter/annual performance. Learn income and balance sheet details/drivers and how to explain key variances.
Provide timely and accurate support to the FP&A team for forecast, budget and 5 Year Planning activities. Learn the process for building budgets and how to reconcile to actuals.
Support the tracking of financial performance for key strategic initiatives and projects, utilizing existing tools and learning to develop new tools.
Complete ad hoc report generation and special projects as requested.
Develop skills and attributes necessary for future career development.
Ad Hoc reporting and analysis as requested.

Minimum Education and Requirements Required

Required:

Bachelor’s degree with 2-4 years of experience in a finance role:

Working knowledge of financial and accounting principles.
Display strong analytical aptitude, desire to deal with ambiguity, synthesize complex data and draw business insights.
Ability to identify patterns from disparate sources and deliver comprehensive analyses.
Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to work on multiple projects.
A detail-oriented approach- must pay close attention to details and error check own work.
Ability to work independently. Trustworthy with confidential information. Reliability (attendance and timeliness) important to ensure execution of deliverables.
Strong Microsoft Office skills as well as the ability to learn software applications (i.e. SAP, Power BI and Hyperion Essbase).

Preferred:

Customer service mindset and ability to work with internal clients at all levels of the company.
Ability to cope with pressure and changing priorities with a focus on delivering results.

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

Position is mostly sedentary but may require occasional moving to other offices or buildings.
May need to move light equipment or supplies from one place to another.
May need to access files, supplies and equipment.
Work activity is in an office, open-partitioned, cubicle environment.
Occasional travel may be required

Perdue Farms Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.