Senior Financial Analyst, Trade Finance

Conagra Brands•Chicago, IL

4d•$82,000 - $120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Trade Finance Manager, the Senior Financial Analyst will own forecasting and analytics for approximately $1 billion in Retail Domestic Trade and other Gross-to-Net Sales spend. The role participates in planning, forecasting, close activities, performance analysis, and financial reviews. The analyst partners with Brand Finance and Business Development to manage Gross-to-Net Sales P&L accounts, including trade, slotting, and other sales costs, and champions best practices, process improvements, and technology enablement. The position is hybrid, with three days in the office. The listed annual pay range is $82,000–$120,000. Actual salary may depend on location, relevant experience and skillset, and internal equity. The role is part of Conagra Brands, an organization with more than 18,000 people across 40+ locations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
At least 5 years of professional general business and financial experience.
Experience in P&L management and knowledge of financial systems and general accounting concepts.
Strong critical-thinking skills and experience using analytics, benchmarking, insights, and technology to develop business strategies and solutions.
Experience working across multiple departments to complete a project or resolve an organizational challenge.

Nice To Haves

Experience with SAP or other software tools.
Experience with AI enablement.

Responsibilities

Participate in preparing and compiling the annual operating plan (AOP) and strategic plan for assigned P&L components and related balance sheet accounts.
Contribute to month-end and quarter-end close activities, including identifying and resolving unusual items and issues promptly.
Lead quarterly forecasting for the assigned business unit and partner with cross-functional teams to translate Sales forecasts into the internal P&L.
Partner with Business Development and Brand Finance on forecasting, variance analysis, and accounting- and finance-related questions.
Communicate forecast changes, risks, and opportunities to business partners through specific, actionable, forward-looking analyses.
Evaluate and deliver periodic metrics, scorecards, and reports.
Contribute to continuous process improvement efforts, including technology enablement.
Participate in and/or lead finance-wide projects as business needs require.