Director, Finance Data & Analytics

Conagra Brands; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 135,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Bonus opportunity

401(k) match

Stock purchase plan

Career development opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Parental leave

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Conagra Brands is seeking a Director of Finance Data & Analytics to lead finance transformation across planning, forecasting, reporting and data management. You will guide operating model design, automation and governance while serving senior leadership as a trusted advisor.

You will build and mentor a high‑performing team, deliver scalable analytics, and drive continuous improvement across close, reporting, and audit readiness in a global company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Analytics, Information Systems, or related quantitative field.
• MBA or MSc preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive business experience across functions.
• Experience building reports and dashboards (Power BI/Tableau/Sigma).
• Experience with SQL and large financial datasets; Databricks preferred.
• Experience automating processes (Alteryx, Power Automate, Python).
• Strong understanding of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, consolidations, reporting, and variance analysis.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA or SAP BPC is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead finance technology transformation initiatives including process redesign and operating model design.
• Champion analytics across Finance to improve decision-making and automation.
• Partner with global teams to identify opportunities for scalable analytics solutions.
• Drive change management, stakeholder engagement, training, and adoption planning.
• Own governance and data integrity for SAP BPC/SAP planning environments.

Skills

Power BI

Tableau

Databricks

Python

Alteryx

Power Automate

SQL

Financial planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Analytics

MBA/Master’s preferred

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

SAP BPC

Job description

As the Director of Finance Data & Analytics you will lead finance transformation initiatives that modernize planning, forecasting, reporting, analytics, and data management capabilities. You will drive process improvements, operating model design, automation, technology implementation, and governance practices that improve scalability, standardization, and business performance. You will serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on finance modernization strategies while leading a team responsible for delivering multiple transformation initiatives aligned with business priorities and future-state objectives.

Your Responsibilities

Lead finance technology transformation initiatives, including process redesign, target operating models, service delivery models, organizational design, business requirements, and capabilities needed to sustain solutions after implementation. Champion advanced analytics across Finance through education, automation, and demonstration of analytical capabilities that improve decision-making. Partner with Finance and Global Business and Information Services teams to identify opportunities for advanced analytics, process improvements, and scalable solutions. Lead change management efforts, including stakeholder engagement, communications, training, adoption planning, and impact assessments. Drive a continuous improvement mindset to enhance processes, controls, reporting, close activities, audit readiness, and compliance with evolving business and accounting requirements. Own governance and data integrity for the SAP Business Planning and Consolidation environment to support accurate planning, forecasting, consolidation, and reporting. Manage a team delivering multiple finance transformation initiatives that support Finance and enterprise strategic objectives. Recruit, coach, develop, and strengthen team capabilities while fostering engagement and professional growth.

Ingredients Required for Your Success

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Analytics, Information Systems, or a related quantitative field.
• Master of Business Administration, Master of Science, or Master of Arts preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive business experience.
• Broad experience working across business functions and organizational disciplines.
• Experience analyzing quantitative and qualitative data from multiple sources to identify trends, opportunities, and risks.
• Experience building reports and dashboards using Power BI, Sigma Computing, Tableau, or similar business intelligence platforms.
• Experience with Structured Query Language and large financial datasets; Databricks experience preferred.
• Experience automating business processes using tools such as Alteryx, Power Automate, Structured Query Language, Python, or similar technologies preferred.
• Strong understanding of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, consolidations, reporting, and variance analysis.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA, SAP Business Planning and Consolidation, or other enterprise financial systems preferred.
• Strong communication, presentation, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.
• Demonstrated success identifying root causes, developing solutions, and leading teams through implementation and change.
• Proven leadership experience developing high-performing teams and cultivating a culture of continuous improvement.

Compensation

Pay Range:$135,000-$200,000 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.

Number of Days in Office: 3 #LI-Hybrid #LI-HL1 #LI-Director

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.

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.