Senior Financial Analyst, Trade Finance

ConAgra Foods•Chicago, IL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will perform complex and interpretive financial analyses for assigned area. Present recommendations to management. Act as a leader to less experienced staff. Help construct the AOP, quarterly forecasts, and period close deliverables.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required
5+ years of professional general business and financial experience
Experience in P&L management, along with knowledge of financial systems and general accounting concepts.
Experience working across multiple departments to complete a project or resolve an organizational challenge.

Nice To Haves

Experience with SAP or other software tools preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as a business partner and work collaboratively on accounting and finance related questions regarding expenses between Gross and Net Sales.
Assess business needs and resolve risks.
Participate in the preparation and compilation of the annual operating plan (AOP) for expenses between Gross and Net Sales on the P&L and related balance sheet accounts.
Update the quarterly forecast for assigned department based on business changes.
Communicate changes to partners by providing specific, actionable and forward-looking commentary and guidance on potential risk.
Contribute to month-end/quarter-end close activities to ensure completion of assigned tasks, including identification and resolution of unusual items and issues promptly.
Provide comprehensive financial analysis and models for requests depending on the assigned department (product development, customer analysis, competitive analysis, pricing).
Lead the development of metrics, scorecards and reporting for assigned function.
Participate and/or lead various finance wide-projects that will vary depending on business needs.