Senior Financial Analyst, Data and Analytics

Conagra Brands; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 82,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Conagra Brands seeks a Senior Analyst, Finance Data & Analytics to support finance transformation by creating modern reporting solutions, automating processes, and building analytical tools.

You will partner with functions, assist in operating and strategic planning, and develop dashboards and metrics to guide decision-making across the organization.

This role blends finance and technology to improve planning, forecasting, and performance across the company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• MBA or CPA/CMA certification a plus.
• Minimum 5 years of professional general business, supply chain or financial experience.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with ambiguity.
• Experience with P&L management and financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Partner with assigned functions on accounting and finance matters, communicating results.
• Assist in annual operating and strategic planning for P&L and balance sheet.
• Update monthly forecasts and provide forward-looking commentary.
• Support month-end and quarter-end close processes.
• Develop financial analyses and models for productivity, inflation, and cost savings.
• Lead reporting metrics, dashboards, and tools.
• Provide financial planning and analysis support as needed.
• Participate in finance-related projects based on business priorities.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Financial analysis

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

SAP experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

MBA or CPA/CMA certification

Tools

SAP

MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

Job Description

Reporting to the Manager of Finance Data & Analytics within the Global Financial Planning & Analysis team, the Senior Analyst, Finance Data & Analytics will support Conagra’s finance transformation initiatives by developing modern reporting solutions, automating financial processes, and building analytical tools that improve decision-making across the organization. This role combines financial knowledge with technical capabilities to create scalable reporting, streamline workflows, and enhance the efficiency of financial planning and analysis. The ideal candidate is passionate about leveraging data, automation, and analytics to solve business problems and improve the finance organization’s capabilities A Taste of Your Responsibilities

A Taste of Your Responsibilities

• Serve as a business partner for assigned functions on accounting and finance-related matters, identifying risks, opportunities, and business needs while communicating results effectively.
• 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 provide actionable, forward-looking commentary regarding performance, risks, and opportunities.
• Contribute to month-end and quarter-end close activities, including the identification and resolution of unusual items and issues.
• Develop comprehensive financial analyses and models to support productivity initiatives, cost savings opportunities, inflation analysis, absorption analysis, and other strategic business requests.
• Support project work across multiple financial disciplines, including financial planning and analysis, innovation costs, procurement strategies, manufacturing investments, and pricing support.
• Lead the development of metrics, scorecards, dashboards, and reporting tools for assigned functions.
• Evaluate and deliver periodic financial metrics, scorecards, and reporting packages for leadership.
• Provide financial planning and analysis support as needed.
• Participate in and lead finance-related projects based on business priorities.

Ingredients Required for Your Success

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
• MBA or CPA/CMA certification a plus
• Minimum 5 years of professional general business, supply chain or financial experience
• Proven ability to self-motivate in a fast-paced environment, ability to deal with ambiguity, change and a dynamic business environment.
• Background and experience in P&L management, along with knowledge of financial systems and general accounting concepts.
• Proven ability to develop strong relationships and partnerships with internal customers, peers and effectively manage those relationships.
• Experience effectively working across multiple departments to complete a project or resolve an organizational challenge.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc).
• Experience with SAP or other software tools preferred.
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills, including leveraging analytics, benchmarking, and insights to generate meaningful strategies and solutions.

Number of Days in Office: 3

Compensation Pay Range:$82,000-$120,000 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.

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.