Sr Finance Analyst

Lamb Weston•Hermiston, OR

About The Position

The Sr Finance Analyst performs complex financial analysis and business partnering to support strategic decision-making and operational performance. The role provides insights, forecasting, reporting, and recommendations to business leaders while identifying risks and opportunities. It serves as a resource to less experienced team members and may lead cross-functional projects and initiatives. The analyst partners with assigned business functions, supports planning and financial close activities, analyzes performance, and develops models and reporting to inform business decisions. The position may support financial planning and analysis across multiple functional areas and contribute to process improvements and special projects. Travel may be required. The role is based in Hermiston, Oregon.

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.
Occasional bending, reaching, and lifting 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 trusted finance partner to assigned business functions, providing financial guidance, analysis, and recommendations to support business objectives.
Participate in developing annual operating plans, long-range strategic plans, budgets, and related financial projections.
Prepare and maintain monthly forecasts; analyze business changes and communicate risks, opportunities, and key drivers to stakeholders.
Support monthly and quarterly financial close processes, ensuring accuracy of results and timely resolution of issues.
Analyze financial performance, identify trends, and provide actionable insights to improve business results.
Develop, maintain, and enhance financial models for business cases, investments, pricing decisions, product initiatives, and other strategic projects.
Lead the creation and ongoing improvement of KPIs, dashboards, scorecards, and management reporting.
Prepare and present financial analyses, reports, and recommendations to management and business partners.
Partner cross-functionally to evaluate the operational and financial impacts of business decisions.
Support financial planning and analysis across multiple functional areas as needed.
Participate in and/or lead special projects, process improvement initiatives, and other finance-related efforts.
Identify opportunities to improve reporting, forecasting, and financial processes through automation, standardization, and best practices.
Act as a resource to less experienced team members and may lead cross-functional projects and initiatives.

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.