Financial Analyst, Plant Finance

Conagra Brands•Russellville, AR

1d•$64,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Finance Team Lead, you will perform moderately complex research and analysis for assigned financial area under limited supervision. Present analysis and recommendations to management. Identify and investigate issues related to assigned projects. Review Process Orders for accuracy and close as appropriate. Review labor and overhead expenses and provide monthly analysis. May perform business partnering, analytics, AOP & Strat Plan, monthly forecasting, Metrics & Scorecard, and/or Period close.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
Manufacturing Accounting/Finance Experience required
3+ years of professional general business and financial experience
Experience in P&L management, along with knowledge of financial systems and general accounting concepts.
Ability to develop strong relationships and partnerships with internal customers, peers and effectively manage those relationships.
Experience effectively working across multiple departments to complete a project or resolve an organizational challenge.
Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

Nice To Haves

Experience with SAP or other software tools preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as a business partner for specified function on accounting and finance related questions. This will involve the ability to assess business needs, resolve risks and opportunities in a timely manner, and clear communication of issues/business results.
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. Actively communicate changes to business partners by providing specific, actionable and forward-looking commentary on the various changes as well as 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 in a timely manner.
Provide comprehensive financial analysis and models for various requests depending on the assigned function (product development, customer analysis, competitive analysis, pricing, etc.).
Responsible for project work that will rotate and cut across several different financial disciplines including, but not limited to FP&A, new product development, manufacturing investments, and in-market investments.
Evaluate and deliver periodic metrics, scorecards and reports.
Weekly Labor and Overhead Reviews.
Accuracy review and closing of Process Orders.
Yield Loss analysis and reporting.