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Manager, Plant Finance

Conagra Brands

Omaha (NE)

On-site

USD 79,000 - 115,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

Join a leading food company as a vital member of the plant management team! In this role, you will leverage your financial expertise to drive performance improvements and guide decision-making processes. Your leadership will empower the local finance team to ensure accurate accounting and reporting, all while adhering to US GAAP standards. With a focus on Lean Manufacturing and cost control, you will play a key role in shaping the financial future of the plant. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment where innovation and collaboration are at the forefront. If you are ready to take your career to the next level, this position is for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare plans
Wellness incentive program
Mental wellbeing support
Fitness reimbursement
Bonus incentive opportunity
Matching 401(k)
Stock purchase plan
Career development opportunities
Tuition reimbursement
Flexible work schedules

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of finance/accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the local finance team and provide financial advice to management.
  • Identify cost reduction opportunities and enhance operational performance.

Skills

Financial Analysis
Cost Control
Leadership
Continuous Improvement
Data Manipulation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
Bachelor's Degree in Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel
ERP Systems

Job description

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, accurately, 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 plant's 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 identify 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.

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:

  • 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.

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