Financial Analyst

conagrabrands; Menomonie (WI); On-site; USD 64,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

Bonus opportunity

401(k) matching

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

Conagra Brands in Menomonie, WI, is seeking a Finance Analyst to perform moderately complex financial analysis, present findings to management, and investigate issues across projects. You will partner with dairy operations to answer accounting and finance questions and help drive FP&A and month-end processes.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and a minimum of 3 years of professional experience; SAP experience and cross‑functional collaboration are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Minimum 3 years of professional general business and financial experience.
• Experience in dairy operations, along with knowledge of financial systems and general accounting concepts preferred.
• Experience working across multiple departments to complete a project or resolve an organizational challenge.
• Experience with SAP or other software tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Be a partner for dairy operations on accounting and finance related questions.
• 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 department based on business changes.
• Communicate changes to business partners with actionable commentary.
• Participate in month-end/quarter-end close activities to ensure timely completion.

Skills

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Cross-functional collaboration

SAP experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Summary

Reporting to the Plant Finance Manager, you will perform moderately complex analysis for assigned financial area. Present analysis to management. Identify and investigate issues related to assigned projects. Responsibilities may include: Finance, Accounting, Internal or External Audits, Treasury, M&A, Investor Relations, Risk Management, Insurance & Loss, Tax, Credit, Trade, Pricing, Freight or Financial Systems. 3 years related financial experience.

Position Responsibilities

• Be a partner for dairy operations on accounting and finance related questions. This will involve the ability to assess business needs and resolve risks and opportunities.
• 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 department based on business changes. Communicate changes to business partners by providing specific, actionable and forward‑looking commentary on the changes and 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 requests depending on the assigned function (product development, customer analysis, competitive analysis, pricing).
• Responsible for project work that will rotate and cut across several different financial disciplines including FP&A, new product development, manufacturing investments, and in‑market investments
• Lead the communication of metrics, scorecards and reporting for assigned function.
• Evaluate and deliver periodic metrics, scorecards and reports
• Provide FP&A support as needed
• Participate in finance wide‑projects, projects will vary depending on business needs.
• Number of Days in Office: 5

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Position Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required
• Minimum 3 years of professional general business and financial experience
• Experience in dairy operations, along with knowledge of financial systems and general accounting concepts preferred.
• Experience working across multiple departments to complete a project or resolve an organizational challenge.
• Experience with SAP or other software tools preferred.

Compensation

Pay Range:$64,000-$95,000

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®.

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.