Financial Analyst, Capital Project Management

Conagra Brands•Omaha, NE

1d•$64,000 - $95,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Director of Finance, you will perform complex and interpretive financial analysis for capital expenditures. You will present project analysis and recommendations to management, including reporting financial results, performing monthly forecasting, recording financial transactions, and supporting the annual budget process, variance analysis, and special projects. You will partner with operational and functional leaders to provide financial guidance and ensure adherence to Capital Investment Policy requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
3+ years of professional business, accounting, or financial experience.
Experience managing multiple priorities and delivering results within deadlines.
Strong communication and collaboration skills across departments and levels of the organization.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
Experience working in a fast-paced business environment.
Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency.

Nice To Haves

Experience with SAP or a comparable financial reporting system preferred.

Responsibilities

Partner with operational and functional project managers on capital expenditure accounting and finance-related questions.
Assess business needs, identify risks and opportunities, and communicate financial results to stakeholders.
Facilitate the preparation, review, and approval of capital investment requests.
Provide guidance to project teams regarding cost control procedures and policies.
Coordinate accounting reviews to ensure projects are accounted for in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, including the determination of capital versus expense treatment.
Lead monthly project forecast reviews with project managers and communicate key variances and business drivers.
Coordinate and submit purchase requisitions, goods receipts, and month-end accruals for capital projects as needed.
Facilitate cross-functional resolution of purchase requisition, purchase order, invoice, tax, and project cost issues.
Manage capital project reporting to help ensure projects remain within approved budgets.
Coordinate the semi-annual capital project post-audit process.
Identify and implement opportunities that improve automation, efficiency, and reporting processes.
Support special projects and ad hoc financial analysis as assigned.