Financial Analyst, Plant Finance
At a glance
Mid-level FP&A role at Conagra Brands (Careers US). Russellville · full-time · $64,000–$95,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Analyze plant labor and overhead costs each month, review process orders for accuracy, and close them when appropriate
- Help build the annual operating and strategic plans for your assigned P&L area and related balance sheet accounts
- Refresh monthly forecasts as business conditions change, then explain key shifts and potential risks to business partners
- Support month- and quarter-end close by completing assigned work and resolving unusual items
- Prepare financial models and reports on topics such as pricing, product development, yield loss, and manufacturing investments
What you bring
- A bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is required
- You have manufacturing accounting or finance experience and at least three years in business and financial work
- You understand P&L management, financial systems, and core accounting concepts
- You are proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint
Who this fits
This mid-level role suits someone who can analyze plant costs, work across departments, and communicate financial findings and risks to business partners. It is based in Russellville, United States, and reports to a Finance Team Lead.
From the employer
Job Summary
Reporting to the Finance Team Lead, you will perform moderately complex research and analysis for assigned financial area under limited supervision. Present analysis and recommendations to management. Identify and investigate issues related to assigned projects. Review Process Orders for accuracy and close as appropriate. Review labor and overhead expenses and provide monthly analysis. May perform business partnering, analytics, AOP & Strat Plan, monthly forecasting, Metrics & Scorecard, and/or Period close.
A Taste of Your Responsibilities
- Serve as a business partner for specified function on accounting and finance related questions. This will involve the ability to assess business needs, resolve risks and opportunities in a timely manner, and clear communication of issues/business results.
- Participate in the preparation and compilation of the annual operating plan (AOP) and strategic plan for assigned component of the P&L and related balance sheet accounts.
- Update the monthly forecast for assigned function based on business changes. Actively communicate changes to business partners by providing specific, actionable and forward-looking commentary on the various changes as well as guidance on potential risk.
- Participate in month-end/quarter-end close activities to ensure completion of assigned tasks, including identification and resolution of unusual items and issues in a timely manner.
- Provide comprehensive financial analysis and models for various requests depending on the assigned function (product development, customer analysis, competitive analysis, pricing, etc.).
- Responsible for project work that will rotate and cut across several different financial disciplines including, but not limited to FP&A, new product development, manufacturing investments, and in-market investments.
- Evaluate and deliver periodic metrics, scorecards and reports.
- Weekly Labor and Overhead Reviews.
- Accuracy review and closing of Process Orders.
- Yield Loss analysis and reporting.
Ingredients Required for Your Success
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
- Manufacturing Accounting/Finance Experience required
- 3+ years of professional general business and financial experience
- Experience in P&L management, along with knowledge of financial systems and general accounting concepts.
- Ability to develop strong relationships and partnerships with internal customers, peers and effectively manage those relationships.
- Experience effectively working across multiple departments to complete a project or resolve an organizational challenge.
- Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
- Experience with SAP or other software tools preferred.
Compensation
Pay Range:$64,000-$95,000The annual salary listed above is the expected offering for this position. An employee’s actual annual salary will be based on but not limited to: location, relevant experience/level and skillset, while balancing internal Conagra employees’ equity. Conagra Brands will comply with applicable law regarding minimum salaries for exempt employees.
Our Benefits
We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:
Health: Comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness incentive program, mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursement
Wealth: Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan
Growth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement
Balance: Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) and volunteer opportunities
Our Company
At Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18,000+ person team across 40+ locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career. We're in the business of building champions – within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye®, Slim Jim® and Reddi-Wip®.
Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team, the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome.
Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.