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please see: https://idahoworks.gov/jobs/2196935 Title: Sr. Financial
Analyst - Business Unit
Location: Eagle, ID
About Lamb Weston
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!
Join Lamb Weston! We bring the world together with our fries.
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
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