Director, Procurement Finance COE

CONAGRA•Omaha, NE

7d•$135,000 - $200,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Sr. Director, Procurement Finance, you will lead the strategy, design, and continuous improvement of systems, processes, and data governance within the Procurement Finance Center of Excellence. You will drive automation, simplification, and scalable solutions that enhance financial reporting, data integrity, and operational effectiveness. You will partner across Procurement, Supply Chain, Finance, and Information Technology to deliver insights, tools, and capabilities that support both day-to-day execution and long-term strategic priorities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related field
10 or more years of relevant experience, preferably within the consumer packaged goods industry
Experience leading automation initiatives, systems implementations, and program development
Experience supporting technical infrastructure and system optimization
Experience developing and executing implementation and change management plans
Strong ability to translate financial concepts into actionable insights for Information Technology and business partners
Experience with systems and tools such as SAP, Right Angle, Power BI, and related applications
Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
Experience leading month-end and quarter-end close processes with the ability to identify and resolve issues
Demonstrated critical thinking and analytical skills, including the use of benchmarking and data-driven insights
Proven success working across multiple departments to deliver results and solve complex challenges
Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop high-performing teams
Proven ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with changing priorities

Nice To Haves

Experience in Procurement Finance, Procurement, Risk Management, or Commodity Markets preferred
Master of Business Administration, Certified Public Accountant, or Certified Management Accountant designation preferred

Responsibilities

Partner with Procurement, Supply Chain Finance, and cross-functional leadership to support external financial reporting, management reporting, cost savings initiatives, internal controls, working capital objectives, and risk management
Lead the identification and implementation of best practices, benchmarks, and process improvements to enhance efficiency through automation and simplification
Oversee the strategy, design, implementation, and ongoing management of Procurement Finance systems and tools
Develop and support advanced processes related to pricing records, contracts, supplier source lists, and detailed pricing and cost models
Lead the governance and management of procurement master data across enterprise resource planning systems and forecasting tools
Drive automation and system enhancements to improve reporting accuracy, scalability, and sustainability
Partner with Information Technology and third-party providers to design and resolve complex system and data solutions
Serve as the finance lead supporting Integrated Margin Management processes and systems, working closely with brand teams and pricing partners
Build and evolve spend, pricing, and market insights through Power BI dashboards to support margin optimization and decision-making
Lead and develop a high-performing team while fostering strong cross-functional relationships and collaboration