Senior Financial Analyst - Supply Chain

Lamb Weston•Kennewick, WA

About The Position

The Senior Financial Analyst - Supply Chain supports accounting, forecasting, budgeting, settlement, and financial analysis for Lamb Weston's growers. The role serves as a finance business partner to Grower Accounting, Ag Services, and operational stakeholders, translating contract terms and grower activity into accurate accounting, clear forecasts, and actionable reporting. It owns complex reconciliations and period-close activities, evaluates grower results, supports grower payments and settlements, and helps maintain strong financial controls over the program. The position also provides financial planning and analysis support for assigned functions and P&L components, develops and evaluates reporting and performance metrics, leads financial audits for its assigned area, and participates in finance-wide projects as business needs arise.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field.
At least 5 years of progressive financial analysis, accounting, or related business experience.
Strong understanding of financial planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and profit and loss statement management.
Ability to analyze complex data, identify trends, and provide meaningful business insights and recommendations.
Experience building financial models and performing quantitative analysis to support decision-making.
Ability to build strong partnerships and communicate effectively with stakeholders across multiple organizational levels.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and perform effectively in a fast-paced, changing environment.
Strong problem-solving, critical-thinking, and decision-making skills.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
Regular use of standard office equipment, including computers, phones, and related technology.
Travel may be required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with enterprise financial systems, ERP platforms, or reporting tools.
MBA, CPA, CMA, or another relevant professional certification.

Responsibilities

Serve as a business partner for assigned functions on accounting and finance questions, assessing business needs, resolving risks and opportunities promptly, and communicating issues and results clearly.
Participate in preparing and compiling the annual operating plan and strategic plan for assigned P&L components and related balance-sheet accounts.
Update monthly forecasts based on business changes and communicate actionable, forward-looking commentary and potential risks to business partners.
Participate in month-end and quarter-end close activities, completing assigned tasks and identifying and resolving unusual items and issues promptly.
Lead the financial audit for the assigned area.
Provide comprehensive financial analysis and models for requests.
Lead development of metrics, scorecards, and reporting for the assigned function.
Evaluate and deliver periodic metrics, scorecards, and reports.
Participate in finance-wide projects as business needs require.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Flexible Spending Accounts for health and dependent care, Health Reimbursement Accounts, and Health Savings 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.
Life and accident insurance.
Family-friendly employee events.
Employee Assistance Program services, including mental health and concierge-type services.
Compensation and bonus incentive programs.