We love making fries almost as much as you like eating them! Since the 1950's, Lamb Weston has inspired customers with food they love, trust, and share with families and friends. As a leading global manufacturer of quality frozen potato products with over 9,000+ team members around the world, it's our business to see the possibilities in potatoes and people.
We are looking for team members with an appetite for a challenge! People who are hungry to join a winning team and help us make a difference in the world. When you join Lamb Weston, you join a community with a strong support network and training programs designed to nurture, inspire, and help you grow.
We are driven by a relentless pursuit of results and by people who think creatively and embrace our values of: Integrity, Teamwork, Inclusion, Drive for Results, and Empowerment. Exactly what you'd expect from the most inventive potato company in the world!
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Job Description Summary
Lamb Weston is searching for an experienced Senior Financial Analyst who will collaborate with cross-functional business partners to provide business analytics and fact-based recommendations that will drive our organization forward and deliver against stated objectives. This role will support the Retail North America channel. Specific tasks include monthly close procedures and reporting, monthly forecasting, annual operating plan, strategic planning, and ad hoc projects.
Job Description
Comprehensive understanding of the various business drivers of the Retail business segment
Participate in month-end/quarter-end close activities to ensure completion of assigned tasks, including ability to communicate key financial and business drivers
Provide specific, actionable, and forward-looking commentary on monthly/quarterly forecasts
Assist in the development of the annual business/strategic plan
Provide comprehensive financial analysis and models for various requests (product development, customer analysis, competitive analysis, etc.) and proactive recommendations to the sales team to make profitable business decisions and maximize top and bottom line growth
Provide technical and process expertise working cross-functionally to improve processes and reporting within new systems
Provide ad-hoc analytical support to the Retail Business Unit and finance team
Basic & Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field
5+ years of professional experience in financial analysis and data management
Knowledge of P&L management and generally accepted accounting principles
Demonstrate ability to analyze and assimilate relevant data into key financial recommendations
Ability to present complex financial data using detailed reports and charts to both internal and external audience
Demonstrated successful interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written)
Strong ability to think logically and analytically, problem-solve, build consensus, and lead initiatives in an organized and efficient manner
Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Knowledge of SAP or other ERP software tools preferred
Knowledge of applications such as SQL, PowerBI, and Salesforce preferred
Demonstrate ability to manage multiple projects and work independently
Experience effectively working across multiple departments to complete a project or resolve an organizational challenge
Demonstrate ability to self-motivate and work under limited supervision in a fast-paced environment, ability to deal with ambiguity, change and a dynamic business environment
Industry-Competitive Benefits
Coupled with our compensation and bonus incentive programs, our benefits deliver rewards that are market competitive. Some of the most attractive elements of our benefit programs include:
Health Insurance Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision
Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Reimbursement Accounts
Well-being programs including companywide events and a wellness incentive program
Paid Time Off
Financial Wellness - Industry leading 401(k) plan with generous company contributions, Financial Planning Services, Employee Stock purchase program, and Health Savings Accounts, Life and Accident insurance
Family-Friendly Employee events
Employee Assistance Program services - mental health and other concierge type services
Benefits may vary based on location, job role/level, job status, and/or the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Job Requisition ID: Req-234639
Time Type: Full time
Anticipated Close Date: 06/16/2024
In compliance with applicable state and local laws, Lamb Weston has opted to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. This compensation is specific to this position and takes into account a number of variables. Actual compensation may be higher or lower in the range posted based on various factors, including, but not limited to, job duties, experience and expertise. A candidate's work location could also impact the actual compensation being outside of the range to reflect local cost of labor. A reasonable annual estimate of the range for this role based on the variables previously mentioned is: $79,240.00 - $118,860.00
Lamb Weston is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law
