Manager, Finance Transformation

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Chicago, IL, USA
Hybrid
109K-159K Annually
Senior level
Consumer Web • Food • Manufacturing
The Role
Lead design and delivery of standardized, governed financial datasets and Databricks models as a single source of truth. Modernize dashboarding with Sigma Computing and Power BI, translate FP&A requirements into self-service reporting, optimize ETL and semantic models connecting SAP ERP to Databricks, ensure AI‑ready data and governance, drive automation and finance transformation initiatives, and hire and lead a solutions design team.
Summary Generated by Built In

Reporting to the Director of Finance Modernization within the Global Financial Planning and Analysis team, you will design and deliver modern financial datasets and reporting solutions that support Conagra’s finance transformation agenda. You will focus on building standardized, governed, and artificial intelligence‑ready financial data assets that enable advanced analytics, self‑service reporting, and automation across the enterprise. You will collaborate closely with finance and information technology partners to modernize reporting frameworks, optimize data pipelines, and accelerate insight delivery.

A Taste of Your Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and delivery of standardized financial datasets and curated, governed data models in Databricks that serve as a single source of truth for downstream reporting, analytics, and artificial intelligence use cases.
  • Modernize finance dashboarding and reporting using Sigma Computing and Power BI, establishing scalable standards and consistent financial definitions that enable role‑based, self‑service insights for financial planning and analysis, operational finance, and leadership.
  • Partner with financial planning and analysis and operational finance teams to translate business requirements into intuitive dashboards, metrics, and reporting experiences.
  • Collaborate closely with IT and data engineering teams to optimize data pipelines, integration patterns, and semantic models connecting ERP systems (SAP ECC & S/4) to Databricks and reporting tools.
  • Ensure financial datasets are AI‑ready with clear data lineage, documented calculations, and governance, while reducing manual reporting effort through automation and standardization across datasets, dashboards, and reporting processes.
  • Lead cross‑functional initiatives and working sessions to align business needs, technical architecture, and long‑term analytics strategy.
  • Contribute to the broader finance transformation roadmap by identifying opportunities to expand self‑service analytics, improve reporting scalability, and increase insight velocity.
  • Hire, develop, and lead a high‑performing design and solutions team accountable for solution quality, stakeholder satisfaction, and continuous improvement.

Ingredients Required for Your Success

  • Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or another quantitative field.
  • Minimum of seven years of progressive experience across finance, financial planning and analysis, finance transformation, finance systems, or analytics, including leadership of complex modernization initiatives.
  • Knowledge of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and automation, with practical application to finance processes, reporting, and analytics.
  • Proven success building strong business partnerships and providing thought leadership, analytics, and insights that support decision‑making.
  • Experience with SAP ERP systems (R/3 or S/4HANA) and associated reporting and planning tools (e.g., BW, SAP BPC, Analysis for Office), or equivalent ERP, consolidation, or cloud‑based financial platforms, preferred.
  • Proficiency with enterprise analytics and reporting platforms such as Databricks, Sigma Computing, Power BI Alteryx, or similar tools.

Number of Days in Office: 3

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Compensation 

Pay Range:$109,000-$159,000

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, or another quantitative field
  • Minimum of seven years progressive experience across finance, FP&A, finance transformation, finance systems, or analytics, including leadership of complex modernization initiatives
  • Knowledge of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and automation with practical application to finance processes and analytics
  • Proven success building strong business partnerships and providing thought leadership, analytics, and insights to support decision-making
  • Proficiency with enterprise analytics and reporting platforms such as Databricks, Sigma Computing, Power BI, Alteryx, or similar tools
  • Experience with SAP ERP systems (R/3 or S/4HANA) and associated reporting and planning tools (e.g., BW, SAP BPC, Analysis for Office)

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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