Corporate Development Analyst
Semios
Who we are:We are a bunch of people who really care about agriculture, food and the challenges facing farming. We want to help farmers with data driven decision making to help nature feed a growing population. Join our team of expert engineers, agronomists, entomologists, crop researchers, and data scientists who are continually conducting research to help drive innovation in agriculture. Semios is a market leader in leveraging the internet-of-things (IoT) and big data to improve the sustainability and profitability of specialty crops. With 500 million data points being reported by our sensors every day, we leverage our big data analytics, such as in-depth pest and disease modeling, to empower tree fruit and tree nut growers with decision-making tools to minimize resources and risks. We are in a high growth phase with 2021 seeing us expand into Italy, Australia and Spain. Our innovative work has received several industry awards: AgTech Breakthrough Awards Program (2022) – Selected as winner of the "Precision Agriculture Solutions of the Year" award. Sustainability Changemaker by SDTC (2022) - Named as one of the companies which recognize homegrown innovation in sustainable technologies in Canada. Google Accelerator (2020) – Selected as 1 of 9 companies for the inaugural Google for Startups Accelerator Canada cohort, who are all using technology to solve complex challenges. One of our partners produced this short video which shows what we do and our positive environmental impact.We know our journey is only achievable by having a great team who shares ideas, tries new things and learns as we go.Who you are:Motivated by meaningful work, you are looking for more than just a job; you want to work for a dynamic, growing company that finds solutions to real-life problems, such as helping the world reduce the use of pesticides and helping nature feed a growing population. Your ideal work environment includes a collaborative team spirit with the opportunity to learn and grow as you take the initiative to try new things.Reporting to the Director of Corporate Development, the Corporate Development Analyst is a diverse role, providing analytical support in the areas of financial planning and analysis, corporate development and corporate finance. The role is an excellent fit for someone wanting to get broad business experience in a fast paced corporate environment. The focus of the role will be on forecasting and business resolution support and is a great opportunity for someone who is excited by helping build out our foundation for financial forecasting and analysis. What you will do: Responsible for annual & quarterly budgeting/forecasting cycles. Ensure all stakeholders have strong visibility into current expectations; Support the management team by modeling decisions and strategies to set targets, then track, and measure results. Provide analytical support as needed for long-term strategic planning.Assist with establishing a Group KPI scorecard for management and Board monitoring. Coordinate with internal teams to ensure timely reporting as required. Provide financial insights through analysis of our financial data. Create presentations for clear communication of the analysis. Identify required action items and effectively frame decisions to be made; Lead unit economics analysis and pricing review. Develop and maintain effective relationships with business partners and cross-functional teams at all levels of the company. Support CFO and corporate development team in partnerships, financing and M&A activity. Support the Director of Corporate Development in the execution of the global treasury strategy, including maintaining appropriate treasury management cash flow models.
