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Senior Finance Analyst (Trade & MAP)
Position Summary
The Senior Finance Analyst, MAP & Trade Financials will provide financial analysis, governance support, reporting, and process ownership for MAP-related activities and trade financial management. This role will support the Director of Finance with MAP program governance, balance reconciliations, carryforward activities, and monthly accruals for the total MAP budget.
This position will also support trade financial processes, including the trade latest estimate process, monthly trade reviews, and reporting related to slotting, prior-period adjustments, and trade forecast bias. The role will be a partner with Finance, Sales, Accounting, Revenue Management, and other cross-functional teams to deliver insights that support accurate forecasting, strong financial controls, and informed business decisions.
Key Responsibilities
MAP Governance & Budget Support
- Support governance of MAP-related activities, including PRG and program development.
- Own MAP balance reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of reconciling items.
- Manage the MAP carryforward process, including tracking, reporting, and stakeholder follow-up.
- Support monthly accrual activities for the total MAP budget.
- Monitor MAP balances, activity, and risks to ensure alignment with financial expectations.
- Identify opportunities to improve MAP processes, reporting, and controls.
Trade Financial Analysis & Reporting
- Support the trade latest estimate process through financial analysis, data preparation, and reporting.
- Coordinate monthly trade reviews with Finance and cross-functional partners.
- Prepare reporting and insights related to slotting, prior-period adjustments, trade forecast bias, and trade performance.
- Analyze trade trends, variances, risks, and opportunities to support forecast accuracy.
- Communicate financial insights and recommendations clearly to business partners.
Business Partnership & Process Improvement
- Prepare recurring and ad hoc financial reporting for leadership and business partners.
- Analyze large data sets to identify trends, explain variances, and support decision-making.
- Collaborate with Finance, Sales, Accounting, Revenue Management, and other teams to resolve issues and improve visibility.
- Support process improvement efforts that streamline workflows and improve reporting efficiency.
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field required.
- MBA preferred.
Experience
- 3–5 years of experience in Finance, Accounting, or a related analytical role.
- Previous Consumer Packaged Goods experience strongly preferred.
- Experience with financial analysis, reconciliations, accruals, forecasting, budget management, or trade finance preferred.
- Demonstrated success in roles requiring strong analytical, systems, and problem-solving skills.
- Proven ability to streamline internal processes and manage competing priorities.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong analytical and financial acumen.
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate with cross-functional partners and leaders.
- High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Ability to translate complex data into clear insights and actionable recommendations.
Technical Skills
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required, including experience working with large data sets.
- SAP financial application experience preferred.
- Power BI experience preferred.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field
- 3-5 years of experience in Finance, Accounting, or a related analytical role
- Previous Consumer Packaged Goods experience
- Experience with financial analysis, reconciliations, accruals, and forecasting
Tyson Foods Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage start on day one and are complemented by telehealth, wellbeing programs, and added mental‑health support. Vision and basic dental are available at no additional cost, and preventive care is emphasized.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave has been expanded for birth and adoptive parents, signaling stronger family support. Select locations have piloted childcare solutions to better support shift workers.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with company matching after a year and an employee stock purchase plan are available to build long‑term financial security. Company‑paid life and disability coverage further bolster the protection package.
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What We Do
World's largest processor and marketer of protein food products. We think differently and we act boldly. At Tyson Foods, we're not only ready for tomorrow, we’re leading the way. We are a company of people engaged in the production of food, seeking to pursue truth and integrity, and committed to creating value for our shareholders, our customers, our team members, and our communities. We built our name on providing generations of families with wholesome, great-tasting chicken. But today’s Tyson Foods is so much more. As values and behaviors around food have changed, so have we. Today, we’re innovators uniquely positioned to reshape what it means to feed our world. Today, we not only have the fastest growing portfolio of protein-centric brands, we offer greater transparency into everything we do.
