Analyst Finance - Corporate

Tyson Fresh Meats•Springdale, AR

About The Position

The Analyst Finance is responsible for financial planning, analysis, and reporting for an assigned business area. The role supports forecast preparation and helps establish processes and guidelines for budgeting. It ensures accurate financial data, maintains key reporting inputs, monitors cost drivers, and supports process improvements that strengthen financial performance and business decision-making. A strong understanding of accounting principles and collaboration with cross-functional partners are integral to the role. The position supports close activities, operational and production reporting, inventory functions, cost-savings analysis, capital investment requests, the Annual Operating Plan, audits, and other financial analyses and projects. It partners with Operations, HR, and other departments to support alignment with company policies and accurate financial reporting. The role may oversee clerical or administrative accounting personnel and involves minimal travel.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
At least 1 year of relevant accounting or finance experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Willingness and ability to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Professional team members are expected to use approved AI tools responsibly, safeguard sensitive information, follow company policies, and validate AI-generated outputs.

Nice To Haves

Relevant accounting or finance experience in a manufacturing or plant environment.
Experience with enterprise systems such as SAP, Workday, or UKG.
Completion of the Tyson Poultry F&A Trainee Program, including both operations and F&A training components, may count as one year of professional experience for entry-level Finance & Accounting roles.

Responsibilities

Support weekly and monthly close activities.
Report on and provide insights into monthly operational results.
Support production reporting and inventory functions.
Report and analyze cost-savings and cost-reduction activities.
Provide financial analysis and cost estimates for new product development or cost reductions.
Prepare and track Capital Investment Requests (CIRs) in accordance with Tyson financial approval processes.
Participate in the Annual Operating Plan.
Assist with preparing financial forecasts.
Partner cross-functionally with Operations, HR, and other departments to support alignment with company policies and accurate financial reporting.
Support internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with company policies, procedures, and internal controls.
Support LEAN and Safety initiatives as appropriate.
Assist with ad hoc analysis, reporting, and special projects as assigned.
May oversee clerical or administrative accounting personnel.