Manager, Trade Finance

ConAgra Foods • Chicago, IL

1d • $109,000 - $159,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Director of Trade Finance, the Manager, Trade Finance owns forecasting and analytics for approximately $2 billion in Retail Domestic Trade and other Gross-to-Net Sales spend. The role is responsible for planning, forecasting, close activities, performance analysis, and financial reviews. It partners closely with Brand Finance and Business Development to manage Gross-to-Net Sales P&L accounts and related communications. The manager oversees the development of direct reports and contributes to finance-wide initiatives and continuous process improvement.

The position builds annual operating plans and forecasts for Trade, Slotting, and customer deductions; supports month- and quarter-end close; translates field forecasts into P&L results; and advises business leaders on financial impacts, risks, and opportunities. It also serves as a finance business partner to Business Development and leads or participates in Gross-to-Net forecasting, finance-wide projects, and process improvement.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field and at least seven years of professional business and finance experience. An MBA, CPA, or CMA is preferred. The position is based on a hybrid schedule with three days in the office. The listed annual salary range is $109,000–$159,000.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 7 years of professional business and finance experience.
• Experience with profit and loss management, financial systems, and accounting principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Strong critical-thinking skills and experience using analytics, benchmarking, insights, and technology to develop business strategies and solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong partnerships with business leaders, peers, and cross-functional teams.
• Experience leading projects and collaborating across multiple departments to achieve business objectives.
• Success working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and business conditions.

Nice To Haves

• Master of Business Administration, Certified Public Accountant, or Certified Management Accountant designation.
• Previous experience managing and developing teams.
• Experience with SAP or similar enterprise software platforms.

Responsibilities

• Build the Annual Operating Plan for Trade, Slotting, and other customer deductions.
• Lead quarterly forecasting for the Business Unit’s Trade and Slotting dollars and explain key drivers.
• Lead month-end and quarter-end close activities, ensuring assigned responsibilities are completed on time and unusual items are resolved.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to translate field forecasts into the P&L and communicate financial impacts and risks or opportunities to business leaders.
• Assess and communicate the P&L impact of pricing actions and customer strategy changes.
• Serve as a finance business partner for Business Development, providing guidance on accounting and finance-related matters.
• Participate in building annual allocations (targets) to Field Sales and work with internal business partners to explain key drivers and changes.
• Develop, enhance, and maintain financial scorecards, reporting tools, and performance dashboards.
• Participate in and lead Gross-to-Net forecasting, finance-wide projects, and process improvement initiatives.
• Maintain and develop a high-performing team through recruiting, onboarding, coaching, training, and career development.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness incentive program, mental wellbeing support, and fitness reimbursement.
• Bonus incentive opportunity.
• Matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan.
• Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning, and tuition reimbursement.
• Paid time off, parental leave, flexible work schedules (subject to location and role), and volunteer opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager