Director, Finance Data & Analytics

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Chicago, IL, USA
Hybrid
135K-200K Annually
Expert/Leader
Consumer Web • Food • Manufacturing
The Role
Lead finance transformation to modernize planning, forecasting, reporting, analytics, and data governance. Drive process redesign, automation, technology implementation (SAP BPC/S4HANA, BI, Databricks), change management, and team development to improve scalability, controls, and decision-making for Finance and enterprise stakeholders.
Summary Generated by Built In

As the Director of Finance Data & Analytics you will lead finance transformation initiatives that modernize planning, forecasting, reporting, analytics, and data management capabilities. You will drive process improvements, operating model design, automation, technology implementation, and governance practices that improve scalability, standardization, and business performance. You will serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on finance modernization strategies while leading a team responsible for delivering multiple transformation initiatives aligned with business priorities and future-state objectives.

A Taste of Your Responsibilities
  • Lead finance technology transformation initiatives, including process redesign, target operating models, service delivery models, organizational design, business requirements, and capabilities needed to sustain solutions after implementation.
  • Champion advanced analytics across Finance through education, automation, and demonstration of analytical capabilities that improve decision-making.
  • Partner with Finance and Global Business and Information Services teams to identify opportunities for advanced analytics, process improvements, and scalable solutions.
  • Lead change management efforts, including stakeholder engagement, communications, training, adoption planning, and impact assessments.
  • Drive a continuous improvement mindset to enhance processes, controls, reporting, close activities, audit readiness, and compliance with evolving business and accounting requirements.
  • Own governance and data integrity for the SAP Business Planning and Consolidation environment to support accurate planning, forecasting, consolidation, and reporting.
  • Manage a team delivering multiple finance transformation initiatives that support Finance and enterprise strategic objectives.
  • Recruit, coach, develop, and strengthen team capabilities while fostering engagement and professional growth.
Ingredients Required for Your Success
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Analytics, Information Systems, or a related quantitative field.
  • Master of Business Administration, Master of Science, or Master of Arts preferred.
  • 10+ years of progressive business experience.
  • Broad experience working across business functions and organizational disciplines.
  • Experience analyzing quantitative and qualitative data from multiple sources to identify trends, opportunities, and risks.
  • Experience building reports and dashboards using Power BI, Sigma Computing, Tableau, or similar business intelligence platforms.
  • Experience with Structured Query Language and large financial datasets; Databricks experience preferred.
  • Experience automating business processes using tools such as Alteryx, Power Automate, Structured Query Language, Python, or similar technologies preferred.
  • Strong understanding of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, consolidations, reporting, and variance analysis.
  • Experience with SAP S/4HANA, SAP Business Planning and Consolidation, or other enterprise financial systems preferred.
  • Strong communication, presentation, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.
  • Demonstrated success identifying root causes, developing solutions, and leading teams through implementation and change.
  • Proven leadership experience developing high-performing teams and cultivating a culture of continuous improvement.

Number of Days in Office: 3

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Compensation 

Pay Range:$135,000-$200,000

The 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.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Analytics, Information Systems, or related quantitative field
  • Master's degree (MBA, MS, MA)
  • 10+ years of progressive business experience
  • Broad experience working across business functions and organizational disciplines
  • Experience analyzing quantitative and qualitative data from multiple sources to identify trends, opportunities, and risks
  • Experience building reports and dashboards using Power BI, Sigma Computing, Tableau, or similar BI platforms
  • Experience with Structured Query Language (SQL) and large financial datasets
  • Databricks experience
  • Experience automating business processes using Alteryx, Power Automate, SQL, Python, or similar technologies
  • Strong understanding of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, consolidations, reporting, and variance analysis
  • Experience with SAP S/4HANA, SAP Business Planning and Consolidation, or other enterprise financial systems
  • Strong communication, presentation, stakeholder management, and influencing skills
  • Demonstrated success identifying root causes, developing solutions, and leading teams through implementation and change
  • Proven leadership experience developing high-performing teams and fostering continuous improvement

Conagra Brands Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Conagra Brands and has not been reviewed or approved by Conagra Brands.

  • Retirement Support 401(k) plans with company matching and additional company contributions, plus pension eligibility for certain groups, strengthen long‑term savings. Plan design and vesting are described as straightforward and beneficial.
  • Healthcare Strength Medical, dental, and vision coverage starts on day one for many roles and includes wellness, mental health, and transgender health benefits. Life and disability insurance further broaden protection.
  • Strong & Reliable Incentives Bonuses, profit sharing, and incentive opportunities are included broadly, with an annual incentive plan spanning career levels. Payouts and upfront clarity about bonus eligibility are characterized as dependable.

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The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
18,500 Employees
Year Founded: 1919

What We Do

Conagra has the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. Our diverse team embraces debate to challenge marketplace/business conventions. We are respected for our great brands, great food, great margins and consistent results. We combine a rich heritage with a sharpened focus and entrepreneurial spirit. Conagra’s portfolio of iconic and emerging food brands continues to evolve to offer contemporary choices for every occasion. We are a 100 year-old company with a startup attitude - an imperative to transform how we do business. What’s not changing? Our timeless values: integrity, external focus, broad-mindedness, agility, leadership by all, and a focus on results.

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