TITLE: Nursery Business Analyst
DEPARTMENT: Nursery
DIRECTLY REPORTS TO: Nursery Director
INDIRECTLY REPORTS TO: Operations Accounting Manager
LOCATION: Redding Nursery Office
CLASSIFICATION: Full Time; Year-round
PAY STATUS: Exempt (Administrative Payroll)
LAST REVISION DATE: 4-19-10
JOB SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for compiling Nursery metrics, production reporting, tracking Nursery Capital Budgets, and working with Nursery Managers to compile all Nursery budget schedules. This position acts as liaison to the Operating Accounting Group with a dotted line reporting relationship to the Operations Accounting Manager.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Position requires reliability, attention to detail, teamwork, leadership, critical thinking, problem solving, excellent verbal and written communication skills, project management skills, ability to work cross-functionally, and creativity. Advanced computer skills in MS Excel, Word, and Outlook are required. A B.A/B.S. Degree in Business Agriculture, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or related field is required. A minimum of five years experience in an analyst or project management role and at least two years experience in Operations or Supply Chain Management role is preferred. This position requires an extended schedule to support operational requirements and some domestic and international travel depending on operational needs. Bilingual communication skills (English/Spanish) preferred.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Measurement of Nursery service, cost, and quality: Compile and track data in order to measure Nursery service, cost, and quality relative to metric goals.

2. Production Reporting and Analysis: Responsible for the preparation of annual crop production reports. Based on production data from the field offices, responsible for measuring actual Nursery yield and estimated Nursery yield during harvest.


3. Nursery Budget: Responsible for the preparation of the initial budget, works closely with Operations Accounting Dept. in the analysis and reporting of the Operating and Capital budgets. Assist Nursery Cost Center Managers in understanding spend relative to budget.. Works with Operations Accounting Dept. to track budget variances. Coordinates capital expenditure tracking and approval process.

4. Accounting and Finance Department Liaison: Responsible for reporting accurate information to Corporate Accounting and Finance Departments. Work with Operating Accounting Department to measure Nursery cost. Insure that all Nursery cost reporting is approved by the Operations Accounting Dept.

5. Mission and Values: Work both internally and externally with employees, growers, and vendors to support and promote the Company Mission and Values.

6. Conduct: Follow Company policies and practices while representing Driscoll’s in an ethical and business-like manner.

7. Other: Perform other duties as instructed by the Nursery Director.