Financial Analyst, Plant Accounting

Reporting to the Plant Finance Lead, you will perform moderately complex financial analysis for assigned areas and present recommendations to management. You will identify and investigate issues related to assigned projects and support activities including business partnering, analytics, business planning, monthly forecasting, metrics and scorecards, and period close activities. A minimum of three years of related experience is required.

A Taste of Your Responsibilities

• Partner with assigned functions on accounting and finance related questions by assessing needs and identifying risks and opportunities in a timely manner.
• Participate in the preparation and compilation of the annual operating plan and strategic plan for assigned components of the profit and loss statement and related balance sheet accounts.
• Update monthly forecasts for assigned departments based on business changes and communicate impacts through clear, forward‑looking commentary, including guidance on potential risks.
• Participate in month‑end and quarter‑end close activities to ensure timely completion of assigned tasks, including identifying and resolving unusual items and issues.
• Provide comprehensive financial analysis and financial models for requests related to assigned departments, such as product development, customer analysis, competitive analysis, and pricing.
• Manage project work that rotates across multiple financial disciplines, including financial planning and analysis, new product development, manufacturing investments, and in‑market investments.
• Lead the development of metrics, scorecards, and reporting for assigned departments.
• Evaluate and deliver periodic metrics, scorecards, and reports.
• Provide financial planning and analysis support as needed.
• Participate in finance‑wide projects based on business needs.

Ingredients Required for Your Success

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related degree required.
• Three or more years of professional accounting or financial experience, with one to two years of cost accounting experience preferred.
• Experience supporting profit and loss management and applying general accounting concepts within financial systems.
• Strong relationship‑building and partnering skills with internal customers and peers.
• Experience working across multiple departments to complete projects or resolve organizational challenges.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with SAP systems or similar financial software tools preferred.

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Compensation 

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.