Senior Financial Analyst, Sales Finance

Posted 17 Days Ago
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Chicago, IL
Hybrid
79K-115K Annually
Senior level
Consumer Web • Food • Manufacturing
The Role
The Senior Financial Analyst will conduct detailed financial analyses for the assigned sales region, contribute to financial reporting and forecasting, collaborate with various departments, and develop metrics and scorecards. The role includes business partnering, variance analysis, and leadership responsibilities.
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Job Summary

Reporting to the Finance Manager, Senior Financial Analyst will perform frequent and detailed financial analyses for assigned sales region. Present recommendations to management regarding P&L management and process improvements. Will take on ad hoc projects and show leadership to less experienced staff. Knowledgeable in variance analysis and reliable partner. May perform business partnering, analytics, AOP & Strat Plan, monthly forecasting, Metrics & Scorecard, and Period close.

Position Responsibilities

  • Be a partner for specified function on accounting and finance related questions. This will involve the ability to assess business needs, quickly problem solve and identify any risks and opportunities.
  • Participate in the preparation and compilation of the annual operating plan (AOP) and strategic plan.
  • Update the monthly forecast for assigned team based on business changes. Communicate changes to business partners by providing specific, actionable and forward-looking commentary on the changes and guidance on potential risk.
  • Participate in monthly meetings with Sales and Business Planning during lock reviews and track Risk and Opportunities
  • Participate in Weekly sales meetings to stay informed and capture business performance updates
  • Contribute to month-end/quarter-end close presentations regarding business performance via P&L and Customer Investments analysis
  • Provide comprehensive financial analysis and models for requests depending on the assigned function (product development, customer analysis, competitive analysis, pricing).
  • Responsible for project work that will rotate and cut across several different financial disciplines including FP&A, new product development, manufacturing investments, and in-market investments.
  • Lead the development of metrics, scorecards and reporting for assigned function.

Position Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
  • 4+ years of professional general business and financial experience
  • Experience in P&L management, along with knowledge of financial systems and general accounting concepts.
  • Experience working across multiple departments to complete a project or resolve an organizational challenge.
  • Experience with SAP, PBI or other software tools
  • At this time, we require applicants for this role to be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring employer sponsorship either now or in the future

Number of Days in Office: 3

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

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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: 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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The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
18,500 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 1919

What We Do

Conagra has the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. Our diverse team embraces debate to challenge marketplace/business conventions. We are respected for our great brands, great food, great margins and consistent results.

We combine a rich heritage with a sharpened focus and entrepreneurial spirit. Conagra’s portfolio of iconic and emerging food brands continues to evolve to offer contemporary choices for every occasion. We are a 100 year-old company with a startup attitude - an imperative to transform how we do business. What’s not changing? Our timeless values: integrity, external focus, broad-mindedness, agility, leadership by all, and a focus on results.

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