Financial Analyst, Brand Finance

Conagra Brands • Chicago Loop, IL

258d • $62,000 - $91,000

About The Position

Reporting to the Brand Finance Manager, you will perform moderately complex analysis for assigned financial area. Present recommendations to management. Identify and investigate issues related to assigned projects. May perform business partnering, analytics, AOP & Strat Plan, monthly forecasting, Metrics & Scorecard, and/or Period close.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required.
• 2+ 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.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the preparation and compilation of the annual operating plan (AOP) and strategic plan for assigned component of the P&L and related balance sheet accounts.
• Update the monthly forecast for assigned function based on business changes.
• Communicate changes to partners by providing specific, actionable and forward-looking commentary on the various changes and guidance on potential risk.
• Participate in month-end/quarter-end close activities to ensure completion of assigned tasks, including identification and resolution of unusual items and issues promptly.
• 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.
• Evaluate and deliver periodic metrics, scorecards and reports.
• Participate in finance wide-projects, projects will vary depending on business needs.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree