Analyst Finance - Corporate

Tyson Foods; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plans

affordable health, life, dental,vision

paid time off

Job summary

Tyson Foods is seeking an Analyst Finance to support financial planning, analysis, and reporting for the assigned business area. You will help forecast processes, maintain reliable inputs, and contribute to budgeting and decision-making with accurate financial data.

Collaborating with Operations, HR, and other departments, you will assist with weekly/monthly closes, cost analyses, capital requests, and annual planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 1+ years of relevant accounting or finance experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Proficiency in Excel and Word; experience with SAP, Workday or UKG preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• May supervise clerical or administrative accounting personnel.

Responsibilities

• Support weekly and monthly close activities.
• Report and provide insight to monthly operation results.
• Support production reporting and inventory functions.
• Analyze cost savings and cost reduction activities.
• Provide financial analysis and cost estimates for new product development or cost reductions.
• Prepare and track Capital Investment Requests (CIRs) per Tyson processes.
• Participate in the Annual Operating Plan and assist forecasts.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, HR, and other departments for accurate reporting.
• Support internal and external audit activities and maintain internal controls.
• Assist with LEAN and Safety initiatives and ad hoc analyses.

Skills

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

SAP

Workday

UKG

Excel

Word

Job description

Job Details: The Analyst Finance will be responsible for financial planning, analysis, and reporting functions for the assigned business area. This role will support the preparation of forecasts, help establish processes and guidelines to assist with the budgeting process. Responsibilities include ensuring accurate financial data, maintaining key reporting inputs, monitoring cost drivers, and supporting process improvements to strengthen financial performance and business decision-making. A strong understanding of accounting principles and collaboration with cross-functional partners is an integral part of this role.

Responsibilities

• Supporting weekly and monthly close activities
• Reporting and providing insight to monthly operation results
• Supporting all production reporting and inventory functions
• Reporting and analysis of Cost Savings and/or Cost reduction activities
• Providing financial analysis and cost estimates in support of new product development or cost reductions
• Prepare and track Capital Investment Requests (CIRs) in alignment with Tyson financial approval processes
• Participating in Annual Operating Plan
• Aiding in preparation of financial forecasts
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, HR, and other departments to ensure alignment with company policies and accurate financial reporting
• Support internal and external audit activities, ensuring compliance with company policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Supporting LEAN and Safety initiatives as appropriate
• Assist with ad hoc analysis, reporting, and special projects as assigned

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Experience: 1+ years of relevant accounting or finance experience required, preferably in a manufacturing or plant environment.
• Completion of the Tyson Poultry F&A Trainee Program is equivalent to one year of professional experience for entry-level Finance & Accounting roles, based on completion of both operations and F&A training components.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word required; experience with enterprise systems (e.g., SAP, Workday, UKG) preferred.
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Supervisory: May oversee clerical or administrative accounting personnel.
• Travel: Minimal.
• Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.

All professional team members are expected to demonstrate responsible use of approved AI tools, including safeguarding sensitive information, adhering to company policies, and validating AI-generated outputs. Individual Contributors should demonstrate the ability to integrate AI into daily work, improve efficiency through AI-enabled solutions, evaluate outputs critically, and apply professional judgment when using AI. People Leaders should demonstrate the ability to drive responsible AI adoption, enable effective use of approved solutions, identify opportunities to improve team performance through AI, and ensure accountability for the quality and accuracy of AI-supported outcomes.

Additional Information

• Relocation Assistance Eligible: No
• Work Shift: 1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

Equal Opportunity

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

Tyson Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Benefits

• paid time off
• 401(k) plans
• affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits
• and more.

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