Senior Finance Analyst - Business Unit Finance

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc.; Eagle (ID); On-site; USD 86,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Well-being programs

Paid Time Off

401(k) plan

Employee Stock Purchase

Life and Accident Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Lamb Weston is seeking a Senior Finance Analyst to support the North America National Accounts organization in Eagle, ID. This role partners with Sales and cross‑functional teams to evaluate performance, identify risks and opportunities, and deliver actionable insights to guide commercial decisions.

You will lead month-end close, forecasting, annual planning, customer profitability analyses, and develop financial models and dashboards to improve decision making and business visibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in finance, accounting, analytics, FP&A, or related business functions.
• Knowledge of P&L management and GAAP.
• Ability to independently analyze and synthesize complex data into meaningful financial insights.
• Ability to present complex financial information through reports, dashboards, and visualizations to senior leaders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Excel and PowerPoint; Power BI experience preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborate effectively across functions to support decision-making.
• Self-motivated with adaptability to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of the key financial, operational, and commercial drivers impacting the National Accounts business.
• Lead month-end close activities, including reporting, variance analysis, and communication of key financial and business performance drivers.
• Identify, quantify, and communicate risks and opportunities with actionable recommendations.
• Provide forward-looking commentary to support monthly forecasting processes.
• Perform SG&A, trade investment, customer profitability, and related analyses.
• Contribute to the development of the annual operating plan and strategic planning processes.
• Develop complex financial models for commercial initiatives, product development, pricing strategies, and customer analysis.
• Partner with Sales and cross-functional teams to drive profitable growth and improve financial performance.
• Develop and enhance reporting tools, dashboards, and processes to improve data accuracy and visibility.
• Provide ad-hoc financial analysis and support to Finance, Sales, and other stakeholders.

Skills

P&L management

GAAP knowledge

Data storytelling

Cross-Functional

Strong communication

Analytical skills

MS Office

BI familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics

Tools

Power BI

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Title: Senior Finance Analyst - Business Unit Finance

Location: Eagle, ID • Job Requisition ID: Req-272013 • Time Type: Full time

About Lamb Weston

You’ve probably enjoyed our fries without even knowing it! As a leading manufacturer in our industry, we inspire and bring people together with foods they love and trust. Our customer base includes international food service providers, restaurants, and households in over 100 countries around the world. A highly innovative global corporation with a start-up mindset, we empower every individual to make a genuine difference. You’ll gain access to hands‑on training to fuel your growth and success, explore opportunities for new solutions, and you’ll join a winning team of 10,000+ people all dedicated to raising the bar – together. If you have a strong drive for results, a desire to help us bring the world together through our fries, and are ready for a fresh challenge, we want to hear from you.

Job Description Summary

Lamb Weston is seeking a Senior Finance Analyst to support the North America National Accounts organization. This role will serve as a key finance partner to Sales and cross‑functional teams to evaluate business performance, identify risks and opportunities, and deliver actionable insights and recommendations that support key commercial decisions. The Senior Financial Analyst will play a lead role in monthly forecasting, period‑end reporting and analysis, annual planning, customer profitability analysis, and the development of financial models that enhance decision‑making. The successful candidate will leverage strong analytical capability, effective communication skills, and commercial business acumen to translate complex data into meaningful insights and recommendations for business partners.

Job Description

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of the key financial, operational, and commercial drivers impacting the National Accounts business
• Lead month‑end close activities, including reporting, variance analysis, and communication of key financial and business performance drivers
• Proactively identify, quantify, and communicate risks and opportunities in a timely manner, providing actionable recommendations to support business objectives
• Provide specific, actionable, and forward‑looking commentary and recommendations to support monthly forecasting processes
• Perform SG&A, trade investment, customer profitability, and related performance analysis
• Play a key role in the development of the annual operating plan and strategic planning processes
• Develop and maintain complex financial models and perform analysis to support commercial initiatives, product development, customer analysis, pricing strategies, and other business opportunities
• Partner with Sales and cross‑functional teams to provide insights and recommendations that drive profitable growth and improve financial performance
• Drive the development and enhancement of reporting tools, dashboards, and processes to improve data accuracy, reporting efficiency, and business visibility
• Provide ad‑hoc financial analysis and support to Finance, Sales, and other business stakeholders

Basic & Preferred Qualifications

Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree required, in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field 5+ years of experience in finance, accounting, analytics, FP&A, or related business functions

Skills:

• Knowledge of P&L management and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
• Demonstrated ability to independently analyze and synthesize complex data into meaningful financial insights and recommendations
• Ability to present complex financial information through reports, dashboards, and visualizations to both financial and non‑financial audiences, including senior leaders
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate recommendations clearly and build alignment across functions
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and critical thinking skills, with the ability to identify business drivers and develop actionable recommendations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience with Power BI or other business intelligence and visualization tools preferred
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, lead projects, and work independently with limited supervision in a fast‑paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across functions to solve business challenges and support decision‑making
• Self‑motivated with the ability to adapt to ambiguity, changing priorities, and evolving business needs

Industry-Competitive Benefits

• Health Insurance Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Reimbursement Accounts
• Well‑being programs including companywide events and a wellness incentive program
• Paid Time Off
• Financial Wellness – Industry leading 401(k) plan with generous company contributions, Financial Planning Services, Employee Stock purchase program, and Health Savings Accounts, Life and Accident insurance Family-Friendly Employee events Employee Assistance Program services – mental health and other concierge type services Benefits may vary based on location, job role/level, job status, and/or the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Pay Transparency

In compliance with applicable state and local laws, Lamb Weston has opted to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. This compensation is specific to this position and takes into account a number of variables. Actual compensation may be higher or lower in the range posted based on various factors, including, but not limited to, job duties, experience and expertise. A candidate's work location could also impact the actual compensation being outside of the range to reflect local cost of labor. A reasonable annual estimate of the range for this role is listed below.

Pay Rate or Range: $86,380.00 - $129,570.00

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lamb Weston is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law

Started in 1950 on a small farm in the Northwest region of the U.S., Lamb Weston has grown to be one of the world’s largest frozen potato companies, happily delivering the delicious goodness of fries to more than 100 countries. Lamb Weston has created inventive products and processes that are standards in the industry.

When we look at a potato, we see possibilities.

Our people are a valuable and integral part of our business and play a vital role in our success as an organization. At Lamb Weston we offer the financial stability and career potential of a true industry leader. Lamb Weston will offer you the opportunity to put your education and skills to work as part of a great team, contributing to the achievement of the organization’s goals and objectives. You will be challenged to take responsibility, drive results, show creativity, and display initiative - and you will be rewarded for your contributions and impact. Let’s explore the possibilities together.