Senior Finance Analyst - Business Unit Finance

Lamb Weston•Eagle, ID

About The Position

Lamb Weston is seeking a Senior Finance Analyst to support the North America National Accounts organization. The role serves as a finance partner to Sales and cross-functional teams, evaluating business performance, identifying risks and opportunities, and delivering actionable insights and recommendations for commercial decisions. The analyst leads monthly forecasting, period-end reporting and analysis, annual planning, customer profitability analysis, and development of financial models. The role requires translating complex data into meaningful insights for business partners.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field.
At least 5 years of experience in finance, accounting, analytics, FP&A, or related business functions.
Knowledge of P&L management and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
Ability to independently analyze and synthesize complex data into financial insights and recommendations.
Ability to present complex financial information through reports, dashboards, and visualizations to financial and non-financial audiences, including senior leaders.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate recommendations clearly and build alignment across functions.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills, including identifying business drivers and developing actionable recommendations.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, lead projects, and work independently with limited supervision in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to collaborate effectively across functions to solve business challenges and support decision-making.
Self-motivated, adaptable to ambiguity, changing priorities, and evolving business needs.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Power BI or other business intelligence and visualization tools.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain an understanding of the financial, operational, and commercial drivers affecting the National Accounts business.
Lead month-end close activities, including reporting, variance analysis, and communication of key financial and business performance drivers.
Identify, quantify, and communicate risks and opportunities, and provide actionable recommendations in support of business objectives.
Provide forward-looking commentary and recommendations for monthly forecasting processes.
Perform SG&A, trade investment, customer profitability, and related performance analysis.
Contribute to annual operating plan and strategic planning processes.
Develop and maintain complex financial models and analyze commercial initiatives, product development, customer analysis, pricing strategies, and other business opportunities.
Partner with Sales and cross-functional teams to provide insights and recommendations that drive profitable growth and improve financial performance.
Drive development and enhancement of reporting tools, dashboards, and processes to improve data accuracy, reporting efficiency, and business visibility.
Provide ad-hoc financial analysis and support to Finance, Sales, and other business stakeholders.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts for health and dependent care, and Health Reimbursement Accounts
Well-being programs, including companywide events and a wellness incentive program
Paid time off
401(k) plan with company contributions
Financial planning services
Employee stock purchase program
Health Savings Accounts
Life and accident insurance
Family-friendly employee events
Employee Assistance Program services, including mental health and concierge-type services