Farm & Business Financial Analyst/Data Engineer Job at Driscoll Management Company, Inc., Pocatello, ID

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  • Driscoll Management Company, Inc.
  • Pocatello, ID

Job Description

The  Farm Financial Analyst/Data Engineer  will play a pivotal role in driving the financial and operational success of our farm operations in Eastern Idaho.

This individual will leverage advanced data analytics, financial modeling, and statistical techniques to analyze farm profitability and assist in analyzing growing practices to help ensure the highest quality crops are produced at the lowest possible cost.

Additionally, this role will be responsible for maintaining and enhancing our farm information system to ensure accurate, real-time data is available for decision-making.

The ideal candidate will have a background in accounting or finance, financial analysis, business intelligence systems, data engineering, and agricultural systems, with a proven ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.

Proficiency in financial systems, Microsoft Power BI, and statistical analysis is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

1 Business Financial Analysis & Profitability Optimization:

  • Analyze farm financial data to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
  • Develop financial models to forecast profitability and assess the impact of different growing practices.
  • Monitor and report on key financial metrics, including cost per acre, yield per acre, and return on investment (ROI).

2 Data-Driven Growing Practices:

  • Use data engineering techniques to analyze crop performance
  • Identify opportunities to improve crop quality while reducing costs through data-driven insights.
  • Collaborate with farm operations teams to implement best practices based on analytical findings.

3 Farm Information System Management:

  • Maintain and update the farm information system to ensure accurate and timely data collection.
  • Develop dashboards and reports using Microsoft Power BI to visualize key performance indicators (KPIs)/Key Metrics.
  • Ensure data integrity and security across all farm systems.

4 Statistical Analysis & Predictive Modeling:

  • Apply statistical methods to analyze historical data and predict future outcomes.
  • Build predictive models to optimize planting schedules, irrigation, and harvest timing.
  • Conduct scenario analysis to evaluate the impact of different variables on farm performance.

5 Collaboration & Reporting:

  • Work closely with farm managers, agronomists, and financial teams to align data insights with operational goals.
  • Prepare and present detailed reports to senior management, highlighting actionable recommendations.
  • Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies in agriculture and data science.

 

Qualifications:

  • Experience with precision agriculture technologies (e.g., GPS, remote sensing, IoT sensors)
  • Knowledge of sustainability practices and their impact on farm profitability

 

Education & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Data Science, Agricultural Economics, Accounting, Finance, Statistics, or a related field
  • Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in financial analysis, data science, or agricultural analytics
  • Experience in the agriculture industry or with farm operations is a strong plus.

Compensation:

  • Annual Salary $60,000 - $120,000 or depending on skills and qualifications
  • Health Insurance
  • 401(k) & company match

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