Associate Financial Analyst

conagrabrands; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Bonus opportunity

401(k) match

Stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Conagra Brands is seeking a Financial Analyst to perform financial analysis and reporting for an assigned area, partnering with business teams to deliver insights, forecasts, and strategic planning.

The role is hybrid, offering exposure to FP&A, product development, and manufacturing investments, with responsibilities spanning monthly close, planning, and performance metrics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related degree required.
• 1+ years of professional experience.
• Strong knowledge of profit and loss management, financial systems, and general accounting concepts.
• Proven track record of building relationships and collaborating across departments to achieve results.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; experience with SAP or similar systems is a plus.
• Strong critical thinking skills and use of analytics and insights to develop meaningful strategies and recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted business partner by addressing accounting and finance questions, assessing needs, and communicating risks and opportunities clearly.
• Participate in preparing and compiling the Annual Operating Plan and strategic plan for assigned profit and loss components and related balance sheet accounts.
• Update monthly forecasts based on business changes and provide actionable, forward-looking commentary to stakeholders.
• Support month-end and quarter-end close activities, ensuring timely resolution of unusual items and issues.
• Deliver comprehensive financial analysis and modeling for initiatives such as product development, customer analysis, competitive benchmarking, and pricing.
• Lead the development and reporting of metrics and scorecards for your assigned function.
• Contribute to finance-wide projects that span financial planning and analysis, manufacturing investments, and in-market strategies.

Skills

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Stakeholder communication

Microsoft Excel

SAP

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

Job description

Reporting to the Senior Financial Analyst, you will perform financial analysis and reporting for your assigned area while supporting broader finance initiatives. You will partner with business teams to provide insights, develop forecasts, and contribute to strategic planning. This hybrid role offers exposure to multiple disciplines, including financial planning and analysis, product development, and operational investments.

A Taste of Your Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted business partner by addressing accounting and finance questions, assessing needs, and communicating risks and opportunities clearly.
• Participate in preparing and compiling the Annual Operating Plan and strategic plan for assigned profit and loss components and related balance sheet accounts.
• Update monthly forecasts based on business changes and provide actionable, forward-looking commentary to stakeholders.
• Support month-end and quarter-end close activities, ensuring timely resolution of unusual items and issues.
• Deliver comprehensive financial analysis and modeling for initiatives such as product development, customer analysis, competitive benchmarking, and pricing.
• Lead the development and reporting of metrics and scorecards for your assigned function.
• Contribute to finance-wide projects that span financial planning and analysis, manufacturing investments, and in-market strategies.

Ingredients Required for Your Success

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related degree required.
• 1+ years of professional experience.
• Strong knowledge of profit and loss management, financial systems, and general accounting concepts.
• Proven track record of building relationships and collaborating across departments to achieve results.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; experience with SAP or similar systems is a plus.
• Strong critical thinking skills and use of analytics and insights to develop meaningful strategies and recommendations.

Number of Days in Office: 3

Compensation

Pay Range:$59,000-$79,000

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

• 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.