Sensei Ag Looking for Senior Financial Analyst at Santa Monica, CA Full Time

About Sensei Ag

Sensei Ag is a market-changing AgTech company aiming to solve global gaps and inconsistencies in nutrition, food safety, and food security through the transformative power of data. Guided by the capabilities and insights of our founders, technology entrepreneur Larry Ellison and Dr. David Agus, we design, develop and deploy cutting-edge agricultural technologies to build a better, more stable food supply that is capable of feeding our entire world nutritionally-relevant, delicious, affordable meals.

Everything we do is evidence-led, radically transparent, always enriching. 

Learn more from our website or by following us on LinkedIn. If you’d like to see what we are doing with our consumer-facing brand Sensei Farms, please check our Instagram!

Position Description

The Senior Financial Analyst will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive financial models that guide strategic decision-making and ensure the financial viability of new and existing greenhouse locations. Need to possess a deep understanding of financial analysis, modeling techniques, and production or manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

Financial Modeling and Analysis:

• Develop robust financial models to assess the feasibility, profitability, and potential risks of new and existing greenhouse locations.
• Conduct in-depth financial analysis, including revenue projections, cost estimations, cash flow forecasts, and return on investment calculations.
• Incorporate sensitivity analyses and scenario planning to assess various market conditions and potential outcomes.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including operations, supply chain, engineering, sales, and marketing, to gather relevant data and insights required for accurate financial modeling.
• Communicate complex financial concepts and insights effectively to non-financial stakeholders, guiding them through the rationale behind the models and outcomes.

Assessment of Capital Expenditures:

• Evaluate and quantify capital expenditure requirements with engineering and operations, considering factors such as equipment, facilities, infrastructure, and operational startup costs.
• Analyze the optimal allocation of resources to maximize efficiency and return on investment.

Risk Assessment and Mitigation:

• Identify potential financial and operational risks associated with new projects.
• Develop strategies to mitigate risks and incorporate risk factors into financial models.

Required Skills, Abilities And Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of finance experience or a related analytical field.
• Experience building and managing financial models for business forecasting and decisions.
• Knowledge of full value chain with particular emphasis on manufacturing/production processes, supply chain dynamics, and operational considerations.
• Advanced Excel skills required (Index & Match, Pivot Tables, V-Lookups, Sumifs, etc.)
• ERP System knowledge required (Oracle NetSuite preferred.)
• Ability to Influence business decisions with concrete financial support.
• Experience working collaboratively with Operations, Sales, Marketing, Engineering.

Preferred Skills, Abilities And Qualifications

• Knowledge of Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) or greenhouse operations.
• Experience working with large-scale data mining and reporting tools (examples: SQL, MS Access, Essbase, Cognos) and other financial systems (examples: Oracle, SAP, Lawson, JD Edwards.)
• Familiarity with cost accounting.
• Experience creating PowerPoint presentations suitable for executive team.
• Familiarity with valuation techniques.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills to convey complex financial concepts to diverse audiences.

Educational Requirements

• BA/BS in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a highly analytical field (e.g., Engineering, Math, and Computer Science.)

Traits We Value

• Appreciation for transforming health and the future of food
• Smart, not arrogant
• Humble and hardworking
• Entrepreneurial, not risk averse
• Kind and genuine
• Grit and lots of it

FLSA Status

• Exempt

Compensation

• $90,000 – $135,000 / year

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K
• LTD
• STD
• Life
• FSA/HSA/Dependent Care Reimbursement