Associate Financial Analyst
CONAGRA
- Darien, WI
- $59,000-78,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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 partners by providing specific, actionable and forward-looking commentary on the changes and 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 promptly.
- 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 FP&A, new product development, manufacturing investments, and in-market investments.
- Lead the development of metrics, scorecards and reporting for assigned function.
- Evaluate and deliver periodic metrics, scorecards and reports
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related degree required
- 1+ 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 work 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 a plus.
- 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