CONAGRA

Financial Analyst, Plant Finance

CONAGRA Waterloo, Iowa, United States · $64K–$95K/yr

Food and Beverage Services · 10,001+ employees

Sep 29
financial-analyst Mid (2-5 yrs) Full-time United States
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About the role

The Financial Analyst will serve as a business partner to provide financial insights, reporting, and recommendations for decision-making and operational performance. They will lead month-end close activities, manage forecasting, and support strategic planning initiatives across the plant.

What they look for

Financial analysis Financial reporting Forecasting Strategic planning Annual operating planning Month-end close Quarter-end close Variance analysis Financial modeling Profit and loss management SAP Microsoft Office Communication Problem-solving Critical-thinking Stakeholder management

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and possess at least 3 years of professional experience in finance or accounting. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with financial systems like SAP are required, along with strong analytical and communication skills.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare plans Wellness incentive program Mental wellbeing support Fitness reimbursement Bonus incentive opportunity Matching 401(k) Stock purchase plan Career development opportunities Employee resource groups On-demand learning Tuition reimbursement Paid-time off Parental leave Flexible work-schedules Volunteer opportunities

Full description

Reporting to the Plant Finance Manager, you will perform highly complex financial analysis and reporting for assigned business areas with minimal supervision. You will serve as a trusted finance business partner, providing insights and recommendations that support decision-making, forecasting, planning, and operational performance. You will lead small projects and guide less experienced team members while supporting financial planning and analysis activities, annual operating planning, strategic planning, forecasting, reporting, and period close activities.

 

A Taste of Your Responsibilities

  • Serve as a business partner on accounting and finance-related matters, assessing business needs, identifying risks and opportunities, and communicating financial results and recommendations to stakeholders.
  • Participate in the preparation and compilation of annual operating plans and strategic plans for assigned areas of responsibility.
  • Update quarterly forecasts based on changing business conditions and provide actionable, forward-looking analysis regarding variances, risks, and opportunities.
  • Lead assigned month-end and quarter-end close activities, ensuring timely completion of deliverables and resolution of unusual items and issues.
  • Develop financial analyses, models, and reporting to support business initiatives, customer analysis, pricing decisions, investment evaluations, and other operational needs.
  • Support projects across multiple finance disciplines, including financial planning and analysis, product development, capital investments, and in-market initiatives.
  • Develop, monitor, and communicate metrics, scorecards, and financial reporting for assigned functions.
  • Provide financial planning and analysis support for ad hoc requests and special projects.
  • Participate in and lead finance-wide initiatives based on business priorities.

 

Ingredients Required for Your Success

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related degree.
  • 3+ years of professional finance, accounting, or related business experience.
  • Experience with profit and loss management, financial systems, and general accounting concepts.
  • Proven success working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and evolving business needs.
  • Experience building strong partnerships with internal stakeholders and collaborating across multiple departments.
  • Experience analyzing data and leveraging insights to develop meaningful strategies and recommendations.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Experience using SAP or similar enterprise systems preferred.
  • Strong communication, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.

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Compensation 

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.

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.

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