Job Summary

Conagra has an opening for a Senior Financial Analyst on the Corporate Financial Planning and Analysis team located in Chicago, IL. Reporting to the Manager, FP&A you will partner with our Brand Finance organization, Corporate Controllers Group, business leads, and numerous cross functional teams to analyze and impact business results. This role is responsible for financial review, analysis and consolidation of actual results, projections, annual budgets, and strategic plans for the global business. The team supports the presentation of results for the Senior Leadership Team and Board of Directors and is heavily involved in monthly business reviews to discuss the P&L, cash flow, working capital and operating expenses. The job also includes preparation of Earnings Release materials and supports enterprise wide initiatives such as portfolio alignment, restatements, mergers and acquisitions, and competitive analytics. Job requires 5+ years of financial work experience demonstrating increasing responsibility.

Position Responsibilities

• Evaluate monthly Profit & Loss statements including volume, sales, profit, below the line expenses, investment summaries, financial bridges, historical trends etc.
• Support the financial review, analysis and consolidation of actuals and projected financials. Provide concise and insightful commentary to senior leadership, including the CFO.
• Prepare the reconciliation of comparability (one-time) items by working with the internal accounting groups.
• Develop Cash flow and Balance Sheet forecasts by collaborating with Supply Chain, Corporate Controller’s Group, Treasury, Tax, and various other finance functions.
• Participate in preparation and compilation of the annual operating plan (AOP) and 3-year strategic plan
• Prepare Monthly Business Review and Board decks for leadership in partnership with business leaders and cross functional finance partners.
• Participate in various finance-wide projections that will rotate and cut across several different finance disciplines including Supply Chain, Trade, Pricing, A&P, Financial systems, M&A, and Investor Relations. Candidate will need to demonstrate a high degree of agility and the ability to build cross-functional relationships (within Finance and outside of Finance).
• Monitor research and analyze the business environment to provide data, analysis and recommendations on overall industry trends, customer assessments, and competitor analysis.
• Work with the financial system team in understanding the hierarchy and process changes to keep integrity and simplicity of financial reporting.

Position Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting with relevant experience in P&L management
• 5+ years of finance experience
• Knowledge of financial systems and general accounting principles
• Knowledge of business operations in the in consumer-packaged goods (CPG) industry
• Experience developing business presentations and related supporting documents. Exceptional knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint, including advanced functions.
• Team player with a positive attitude
• Highest standards of accuracy with strong attention to detail; highly organized
• Ability to develop strong relationships and partnerships with internal customers and peers

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Our Benefits:

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:

• Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, company-paid life, accident and disability insurance
• Wealth: great pay, incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan
• Growth: online courses, virtual and classroom development experiences
• Balance: paid-time off, paternal leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role)

Our Company:

Conagra Brands is one of North America's leading branded food companies. We have a rich heritage of making great food, and a team that’s passionate about innovation and growth. Conagra offers choices for every occasion through iconic brands, such as Birds Eye®, Marie Callender's®, Banquet®, Healthy Choice®, Slim Jim®, Reddi-wip®, and Vlasic®, and emerging brands, including Angie's® BOOMCHICKAPOP®, Duke's®, Earth Balance®, Gardein®, and Frontera®.

We pride ourselves on having the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in the food industry. For more information, visit www.conagrabrands.com.

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. â€‹