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please see: https://idahoworks.gov/jobs/2196934 Title: Finance Analyst
Location: Twin Falls, 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
Performs moderately complex research and analysis for assigned financial
area. Presents analysis and recommendations to management. Identifies
and investigates issues related to assigned projects. Areas of
responsibility may include: Finance, Accounting, Internal Audit,
Treasury, M&A, Investor Relations, Risk Mgmt, Insurance & Loss, Tax,
Credit, Trade, Pricing, Freight or Financial Systems.
Job Description
Performs moderately complex research and analysis for assigned financial
area under limited supervision. Presents analysis and recommendations to
management. Identifies and investigates issues related to assigned
projects. May perform business partnering, analytics, annual operating
plan (AOP) & Strategy Plan, monthly forecasting, Metrics & Scorecard,
and/or Period close. Minimum 2 years related experience.
Position Responsibilities
- 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 business partners by
providing specific, actionable and forward-looking commentary on the
various changes as well as 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 in a timely manner.
- 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, but not limited to 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
- Provide FP&A support as needed
- Participate in various finance wide-projects, projects will vary
depending on business needs.
Basic & Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor\'s degree required, Accounting or Finance preferred
- MBA or CPA/CMA certification a plus
- 2+ years of professional general business and financial exp rience
- Ability to self motivate in a fast paced environment, ability to
deal with ambiguity, change and a dynamic business environment.
- Background and experience in P&L management, along with knowledge of
financial systems and general accounting concepts.
- Ability to develop strong relationships and partnerships with
internal customers, peers and effectively manage those
relationships.
- Experience effectively working 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 preferred.
- Demonstrated critical thinking skills, including leveraging
analytics, benchmarking, and insights to generate meaningful
strategies and solutions.
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
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