Financial Analyst, Capital Project Management

Job Summary

Reporting to the Director of Finance, you will perform complex and interpretive financial analysis for capital expenditures. You will present project analysis and recommendations to management, including reporting financial results, performing monthly forecasting, recording financial transactions, and supporting the annual budget process, variance analysis, and special projects. You will partner with operational and functional leaders to provide financial guidance and ensure adherence to Capital Investment Policy requirements.

Position Responsibilities

• Partner with operational and functional project managers on capital expenditure accounting and finance-related questions.
• Assess business needs, identify risks and opportunities, and communicate financial results to stakeholders.
• Facilitate the preparation, review, and approval of capital investment requests.
• Provide guidance to project teams regarding cost control procedures and policies.
• Coordinate accounting reviews to ensure projects are accounted for in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, including the determination of capital versus expense treatment.
• Lead monthly project forecast reviews with project managers and communicate key variances and business drivers.
• Coordinate and submit purchase requisitions, goods receipts, and month-end accruals for capital projects as needed.
• Facilitate cross-functional resolution of purchase requisition, purchase order, invoice, tax, and project cost issues.
• Manage capital project reporting to help ensure projects remain within approved budgets.
• Coordinate the semi-annual capital project post-audit process.
• Identify and implement opportunities that improve automation, efficiency, and reporting processes.
• Support special projects and ad hoc financial analysis as assigned.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3+ years of professional business, accounting, or financial experience.
• Experience managing multiple priorities and delivering results within deadlines.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across departments and levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Experience working in a fast-paced business environment.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency.
• Experience with SAP or a comparable financial reporting system preferred.

Number of Days in Office: 3

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Compensation

Pay Range:$64,000-$95,000

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.