Financial Analyst, Plant Finance

Job Summary

Reporting to the Finance Team Lead, you will perform moderately complex research and analysis for assigned financial area under limited supervision.  Present analysis and recommendations to management.   Identify and investigate issues related to assigned projects.  Review Process Orders for accuracy and close as appropriate. Review labor and overhead expenses and provide monthly analysis. May perform business partnering, analytics, AOP & Strat Plan, monthly forecasting, Metrics & Scorecard, and/or Period close. 

A Taste of Your Responsibilities

• Serve as a business partner for specified function on accounting and finance related questions.  This will involve the ability to assess business needs, resolve risks and opportunities in a timely manner, and clear communication of issues/business results.
• Participate in the preparation and compilation of the annual operating plan (AOP) and strategic plan for assigned component of the P&L and related balance sheet accounts.
• Update the monthly forecast for assigned function based on business changes.  Actively communicate changes to business partners by providing specific, actionable and forward-looking commentary on the various changes as well as guidance on potential risk.
• Participate in month-end/quarter-end close activities to ensure completion of assigned tasks, including identification and resolution of unusual items and issues in a timely manner.
• Provide comprehensive financial analysis and models for various requests depending on the assigned function (product development, customer analysis, competitive analysis, pricing, etc.).
• Responsible for project work that will rotate and cut across several different financial disciplines including, but not limited to FP&A, new product development, manufacturing investments, and in-market investments. 
• Evaluate and deliver periodic metrics, scorecards and reports.
• Weekly Labor and Overhead Reviews.
• Accuracy review and closing of Process Orders.
• Yield Loss analysis and reporting.

Ingredients Required for Your Success

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
• Manufacturing Accounting/Finance Experience required
• 3 years of professional general business and financial experience
• Experience in P&L management, along with knowledge of financial systems and general accounting concepts.
• Ability to develop strong relationships and partnerships with internal customers, peers and effectively manage those relationships.
• Experience effectively working across multiple departments to complete a project or resolve an organizational challenge.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Experience with SAP or other software tools preferred.

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Compensation 

The annual salary listed above is the expected offering for this position. An employee’s actual annual salary will be based on but not limited to: location, relevant experience/level and skillset, while balancing internal Conagra employees’ equity. Conagra Brands will comply with applicable law regarding minimum salaries for exempt employees.

Our Benefits

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:

• Health: Comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness incentive program, mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursement

• Wealth: Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan

• Growth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement

• Balance: Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) and volunteer opportunities

Our Company

At Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18,000 person team across 40 locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career. We're in the business of building champions – within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye®, Slim Jim® and Reddi-Wip®.

Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team, the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome.

Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.

Salary : $64,000 - $95,000