Team Leader, Finance

ConAgra Foods•Oakdale, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Plant Finance Manager, the Team Leader, Finance performs and interprets financial analyses that support plant operations and business objectives. The role leads forecasting and planning activities, provides cost accounting expertise, supports month-end close, and partners with plant leadership to identify opportunities to improve financial performance. It investigates complex issues, recommends solutions, and leads small projects that support continuous improvement across the facility. This position is based on site at a manufacturing plant, with five days in the office.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
Five years of general business and financial experience.
Experience with financial modeling.
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and financial compliance requirements.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Access.
Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookup functions, and data analysis techniques.
Experience working with enterprise systems such as SAP, including finance and business intelligence applications.
Experience identifying continuous improvement opportunities and recommending process enhancements.
Strong analytical skills and experience translating complex information into practical business recommendations.
Experience building effective working relationships with business partners and cross-functional teams.
Experience providing financial insights that support business decisions and strategic opportunities.
Demonstrated success working in changing and dynamic business environments.

Responsibilities

Lead monthly forecasting activities and support the annual operating plan process, including recommendations and financial strategies.
Lead month-end close activities, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
Develop and implement processes supporting internal forecasting, reporting, and annual planning requirements.
Provide financial analysis and business guidance to support financial and profit objectives.
Perform moderate to complex cost accounting analysis and audits.
Prepare cost savings analyses, product costing, allocations, tracking, and reporting.
Analyze product costs and cost of goods sold variances.
Provide financial support for excess and obsolete inventory reserves, capital investment analyses, and fixed asset accounting.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives across the plant.
Prepare ad hoc financial analyses and reporting as requested.
Partner with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvements and cost reductions.
Investigate complex issues, recommend solutions, and lead small continuous-improvement projects.