Financial Analyst, Global Markets

Conagra Brands; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Bonus opportunity

401(k) matching

Stock purchase plan

Career development

Paid time off

Parental leave

Flexible schedules

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Conagra Brands seeks a finance professional to partner with assigned business functions on accounting and financial questions, helping identify risks and opportunities. You will participate in the Annual Operating Plan and strategic plan preparation for P&L and balance sheet accounts, and update monthly forecasts based on business changes.

You will support month-end close activities, develop financial models for product development, pricing, and analysis, and lead cross-functional projects

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Partner with assigned functions on accounting and finance questions, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Participate in the Annual Operating Plan and strategic plan preparation for P&L and balance sheet accounts.
• Update monthly forecasts based on business changes and communicate actionable insights.
• Support month-end and quarter-end close activities and resolve unusual items.
• Develop financial models to support product development, customer and pricing analyses.
• Lead projects across FP&A, new product development, manufacturing investments, and in-market investments.
• Develop metrics, scorecards, and reporting tools to monitor business performance.
• Deliver periodic reporting and performance metrics to leadership.

Skills

Financial analysis

Excel

Power Query

Copilot

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

SAP

Copilot

Job description

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

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.

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.

Equal Opportunity

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.