Financial Analyst, Global Markets

Financeroles; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 64,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Bonus incentive opportunity

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Conagra Brands in Chicago seeks a Finance Analyst to join the Global Markets unit, reporting to the Finance Manager. You will support sales outside North America and collaborate across 50+ brands in 50+ countries in a fast-paced, globally connected environment.

Responsibilities include FP&A, forecasting, month-end close, and developing analyses to guide pricing, product development, and partnerships. This role emphasizes cross-functional teamwork and strategic insight.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2+ years of professional finance experience.
• Experience with P&L management and financial systems.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with SAP or similar enterprise software.
• Proficient in Excel, Power Query, and Copilot.

Responsibilities

• Be a finance partner for assigned business functions on accounting and finance questions.
• Assist with Annual Operating Plan and strategic P&L planning.
• Update monthly forecasts and provide forward-looking insights.
• Support month-end and quarter-end close activities.
• Develop analyses and models for product development, pricing, and customer analysis.
• Lead and support projects across multiple financial disciplines.
• Develop metrics, scorecards, and reporting tools.
• Deliver periodic reporting and performance metrics to leaders.

Skills

Financial analysis

Communication

Problem solving

Multi-priority work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Power Query

Copilot

Job description

Reporting to the Finance Manager, Global Markets, you will support the Global Markets Business Unit, part of the International Segment of Brand Finance, responsible for sales outside of North America. You will have the opportunity to work across more than 50 Conagra brands sold in over 50 countries worldwide in a fast-paced environment while collaborating with cross-functional partners located around the world.

A Taste of Your Responsibilities

• Be a finance partner for assigned business functions on accounting and finance-related questions, assessing business needs while identifying risks and opportunities.
• Participate in the preparation and compilation of the Annual Operating Plan and strategic plan for assigned areas of the profit and loss statement and related balance sheet accounts.
• Update monthly forecasts based on business changes and communicate actionable, forward-looking insights regarding financial performance, risks, and opportunities.
• Participate in month-end and quarter-end close activities, ensuring completion of assigned responsibilities and timely resolution of unusual items and issues.
• Develop financial analyses and models to support business requests, including product development, customer analysis, competitive analysis, and pricing initiatives.
• Lead and support projects across multiple financial disciplines, including financial planning and analysis, new product development, manufacturing investments, and in-market investments.
• Develop metrics, scorecards, and reporting tools to support business performance monitoring and decision-making.
• Evaluate and deliver periodic reporting, scorecards, and performance metrics to business partners and leadership teams.

Ingredients Required for Your Success

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• 2+ years of professional business and financial experience.
• Experience managing profit and loss statements, financial systems, and general accounting concepts.
• Experience collaborating across multiple functions to complete projects and resolve organizational challenges.
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications, including Excel, Power Query, and Copilot.
• Experience with SAP or similar enterprise software platforms preferred.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic business environment.

Number of Days in Office: 3

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

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.