Manager, Plant Finance

Conagra Brands; Hamburg (IA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food industry is seeking a Plant Finance Manager to provide financial insights and leadership within a small to medium-sized plant. The role involves guiding the local finance team, ensuring compliance with GAAP, and driving cost control initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance and accounting, with a focus on improving financial performance and operational efficiency.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare plans

Bonus incentive opportunity

Matching 401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Paid-time off

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in Finance/Accounting in a manufacturing environment.
• Fundamental knowledge of GAAP compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the local plant finance team and provide financial advice.
• Use analysis techniques to improve operational performance.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Analysis

Cost Control

Continuous Improvement

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Bachelor's Degree in Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Reporting to the Manager Plant Finance you will be a critical player in the plant management team, for a small/medium plant, providing analysis and insights to guide decision making, and taking a leadership role in challenging the plant to improve financial performance. Provide direction to the local plant finance team to ensure the financial accounting and reporting needs of the plant are met to enable the plant management team to meet their budgeted financial goals. Ensure all plant accounting/reporting is done timely and accurate and in accordance with US GAAP Accounting Standards and accounting policies/ procedures. 5 years related experience.

Position Responsibilities

• Lead the local plant finance team
• Provide financial advice, along with accurate operational performance reporting, to the plant management team to ensure sound financial and operational decisions
• Use analysis techniques and metrics to identify and make recommendations to plant management to improve operational performance and lower unit costs
• Provide finance leadership for Lean Manufacturing/TPM initiatives at the plant level
• Instill cost control and planning discipline to assist senior plant management in controlling manufacturing costs
• Lead the annual business planning process for the plant, including preparation of the financial manufacturing business plan and product standard costs
• Assist plant management team with capital planning, including calculating and evaluating financial payback on all capital expenditure proposals
• Work with divisional and corporate finance/departments on several initiatives including: providing cost information for innovation and cost reduction projects, identifying cost/performance improvement opportunities and leadership of divisions or companywide initiatives
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of the plants accounting systems and records, and strict compliance to all company policies, procedures and controls
• Develop necessary ERP system proficiency for both finance and other plant functions
• Leverage systems capability to enhance data access, analytical information and management reporting
• Focus areas include materials cost and usage management, labor cost and utilization, asset utilization and overhead expenditure control

Position Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related degree required
• 5+ years of professional experience in Finance/Accounting in a manufacturing environment
• Fundamental knowledge of, understanding of internal and external research methods for, and driving compliance of GAAP
• Intermediate to Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, vlookups and other data manipulation formulas)
• Ability to identifying areas for continuous improvement and cost reductions and making recommendations for enhancement
• Ability to consolidate complex information into usable customer oriented formats
• At this time, we require applicants for this role to be legally authorized to work in the United States requiring employer sponsorship either now or in the future.

Number of Days in Office: 5

Relocation assistance is available for this position. Preference will be given to local candidates.

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Compensation:

Pay

Job Summary

Reporting to the Manager Plant Finance you will be a critical player in the plant management team, for a small/medium plant, providing analysis and insights to guide decision making, and taking a leadership role in challenging the plant to improve financial performance. Provide direction to the local plant finance team to ensure the financial accounting and reporting needs of the plant are met to enable the plant management team to meet their budgeted financial goals. Ensure all plant accounting/reporting is done timely and accurate and in accordance with US GAAP Accounting Standards and accounting policies/ procedures. 5 years related experience.

Position Responsibilities

• Lead the local plant finance team
• Provide financial advice, along with accurate operational performance reporting, to the plant management team to ensure sound financial and operational decisions
• Use analysis techniques and metrics to identify and make recommendations to plant management to improve operational performance and lower unit costs
• Provide finance leadership for Lean Manufacturing/TPM initiatives at the plant level
• Instill cost control and planning discipline to assist senior plant management in controlling manufacturing costs
• Lead the annual business planning process for the plant, including preparation of the financial manufacturing business plan and product standard costs
• Assist plant management team with capital planning, including calculating and evaluating financial payback on all capital expenditure proposals
• Work with divisional and corporate finance/departments on several initiatives including: providing cost information for innovation and cost reduction projects, identifying cost/performance improvement opportunities and leadership of divisions or companywide initiatives
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of the plants accounting systems and records, and strict compliance to all company policies, procedures and controls
• Develop necessary ERP system proficiency for both finance and other plant functions
• Leverage systems capability to enhance data access, analytical information and management reporting
• Focus areas include materials cost and usage management, labor cost and utilization, asset utilization and overhead expenditure control

Position Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related degree required
• 5+ years of professional experience in Finance/Accounting in a manufacturing environment
• Fundamental knowledge of, understanding of internal and external research methods for, and driving compliance of GAAP
• Intermediate to Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, vlookups and other data manipulation formulas)
• Ability to identifying areas for continuous improvement and cost reductions and making recommendations for enhancement
• Ability to consolidate complex information into usable customer oriented formats
• At this time, we require applicants for this role to be legally authorized to work in the United States requiring employer sponsorship either now or in the future.

Number of Days in Office: 5

Relocation assistance is available for this position. Preference will be given to local candidates.

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#LI-MSL

#LI-Onsite

Compensation:

Pay Range:$79,000-$115,000

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: G reat 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: P aid-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.

About Us

Conagra Brands (NYSE: CAG) is an approximately $11 billion company that combines a rich heritage of making great food with a sharpened focus and entrepreneurial spirit. We’re transforming the way we operate to fulfill what consumers and customers want, in a smart, simple way. We’re modernizing our iconic food brands, leveraging fresh opportunities and adapting to a changing landscape – all with a culture that’s ready to capture growth and drive shareholder value.