Business Analyst

Company Overview

Who is Costa Farms? We’re one of the world’s largest horticultural growers—but without an ego to match our acreage. Our headquarters are in Miami, Florida, where we were founded in 1961. Costa Farms started on just 30 acres, and over the last 60 years, we’ve grown to more than 5,000 acres around the world. We have farms in North and South Carolina, Central and South Florida, and the Dominican Republic, plus an office in China. Costa Farms now employs nearly 6,000 people: engineers, marketers, accountants/analysts, human resources professionals, and of course, growers and plant scientists!

Here at Costa Farms, we live by the values of H3: being Humble, staying Hungry, and always Hustling. The team rallies to the mission of being a lean, green, growing machine dedicated to enriching the world by bringing plants into everyone’s life.

True to that mission, we grow more than 1,500 plant varieties. Driven by the spirit of innovation, the team is always testing new plants and developing new solutions to make it easier for retailers and plant parents to enjoy plants. We’re also continuously testing different ways of growing our plants to increase quality and improve their ecological footprint as one aspect of our many sustainability efforts.

We cultivate plants, as well as a winning culture. Join the team, and you’ll find opportunities to learn and grow. You’ll collaborate with other driven, determined people who together keep Costa Farms an industry leader. You’ll support and be supported by a team that cares about each other, our customers, our consumers, and our community.

You’ll also find right away that Costa Farms is committed to providing a diverse environment. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, military status, marital status or veteran status, or any other group status protected by federal, state, or local law.

DESCRIPTION:

The Business Analyst will play a key role in supporting business operations through comprehensive operational and P&L analysis for designated teams. This includes collaborating with internal stakeholders to define requirements and delivering insightful, actionable analytics that drive decision-making.

Responsibilities include the development and reporting of KPIs, dashboards, scorecards, statistical models, and ad hoc analyses to ensure business performance is accurately measured and reported in a timely manner. As part of the P&L analysis, the analyst will also be responsible for validating the accuracy of accounting entries and investigating discrepancies to ensure financial integrity. This position sits within the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) function and serves as a strategic partner in driving operational efficiency and financial insight.

DUTIES:

• Provide internal key stakeholders with analytical insight to support business decisions and company objectives.
• Extract, cleanse and transform data from the company’s ERP systems to provide actionable results.
• Design, develop, and maintain analytical dashboards to optimize labor planning using PowerBI and additional reporting systems.
• Support the Operations Team in the implementation of KPI’s to help leaders make data-driven decisions about their workforce (i.e., turnover, operational productivity, financial drivers, performance management).
• Play a key role in the budgeting of operational expenses for the company.
• Partner with internal cross-functional teams for performance reviews, deep dives, and other support requests as they arise.
• Continuously look for opportunities to improve processes, identify issues and provide recommendations to the Operations teams to increase efficiency.
• Support the FP&A function with Ad-Hoc reporting and analysis as requested.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or related analytical field (i.e. Business Analytics, Computer Science, Engineering, Math/Statistics, Management Information Systems) required.
• 2+ years in analytical role required.
• Bilingual – fluent English and Spanish verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with visual dashboarding tool (PowerBI), Tableau, or similar tool is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with a strong emphasis on Excel required.
• Experience with Microsoft Power Platform preferred.
• Superior organizational, self-motivation and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to effectively operate both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to manage projects/tasks to ensure successful delivery projects on time.

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Occasional travel will be requested on a semi-monthly basis to the Central Florida Locations.
• Working environment is hybrid with mandatory 2 to 3 Days in office per week with occasional visits out in the field to visit operations’ internal stakeholders, which can include extended periods of time outdoors exposed to different weather conditions.
• Problem solving, oral/written communication, analytical ability, calculating, concentration, & interpersonal abilities are expected.
• Eye/hand coordination, typing, handling, & wrist motion continuously.
• Bending, reaching, stretching, standing, & walking occasionally.

COMPETENCIES:

• Financial Acumen
• Communicates Effectively
• Collaboration
• Ensures Accountability
• Drives Results
• Strategic Mindset

All applicants must be work-authorized.

Costa Farms will not sponsor any visa for this position.

After applying, follow us on LinkedIn to stay up to date on what’s happening around Costa Farms and to start becoming part of our family. Come Grow with Us™!

Costa Farms offers competitive wages and benefits, including:

• 401(k) Plan
• Company 401(k) Matching Contributions
• Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, and Dependent Care
• Telemedicine/ Mental Health Service
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance (Aflac)
• Growth Opportunities
• Challenging and exciting work environment
• Costa Farms Scholarship
• Employee discounts on plants

Costa Farms headquarters also has:

• On-site gym with showers
• On-site cafeteria, quiet room, and indoor games
• Love Where You Work activities throughout the year

This organization participates in E-Verify

• E-Verify Notice of Participation / E-Verify Aviso de Participación (English/Español)
• E-Verify Right to Work Poster / E-Verify Cartel Derecho a Trabajar (English/Espanol)

Education

• Bachelors or better in Business Administration

• Bachelors or better in Finance
• Bachelors or better in Engineering

Equal Opportunity Employer
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