Financial Analyst, Plant Accounting

CONAGRA•Council Bluffs, IA

1d•$63,000 - $93,000•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Plant Finance Lead, you will perform moderately complex financial analysis for assigned areas and present recommendations to management. You will identify and investigate issues related to assigned projects and support activities including business partnering, analytics, business planning, monthly forecasting, metrics and scorecards, and period close activities. A minimum of three years of related experience is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related degree required.
Three or more years of professional accounting or financial experience, with one to two years of cost accounting experience preferred.
Experience supporting profit and loss management and applying general accounting concepts within financial systems.
Strong relationship‑building and partnering skills with internal customers and peers.
Experience working across multiple departments to complete projects or resolve organizational challenges.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

one to two years of cost accounting experience
Experience with SAP systems or similar financial software tools preferred.

Responsibilities

Partner with assigned functions on accounting and finance related questions by assessing needs and identifying risks and opportunities in a timely manner.
Participate in the preparation and compilation of the annual operating plan and strategic plan for assigned components of the profit and loss statement and related balance sheet accounts.
Update monthly forecasts for assigned departments based on business changes and communicate impacts through clear, forward‑looking commentary, including guidance on potential risks.
Participate in month‑end and quarter‑end close activities to ensure timely completion of assigned tasks, including identifying and resolving unusual items and issues.
Provide comprehensive financial analysis and financial models for requests related to assigned departments, such as product development, customer analysis, competitive analysis, and pricing.
Manage project work that rotates across multiple financial disciplines, including financial planning and analysis, new product development, manufacturing investments, and in‑market investments.
Lead the development of metrics, scorecards, and reporting for assigned departments.
Evaluate and deliver periodic metrics, scorecards, and reports.
Provide financial planning and analysis support as needed.
Participate in finance‑wide projects based on business needs.