Financial Development Program

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Full Time/Part Time Full Time

Eligible for Relocation Assistance Yes
Job Summary Become an Associate Financial Analyst in the Financial Development Program. The Financial Development Program is designed to provide an exceptional foundation for a career in ConAgra Foods Finance/Accounting, with broad exposure to the organization via three one-year rotational assignments (3 year program).

In addition to the rotational assignments, each member of the Financial Development Program will complete a robust three-year learning plan designed to build business acumen, accounting/finance technical skills, and leadership/management skills. This learning plan will be completed via quarterly participation in a series of group sessions and individual learning opportunities.

During the three year program, rotational assignments will include an assignment in three different functional tracks which could include: Financial Planning & Analysis, Marketing/Sales Finance, Supply Chain Finance and corporate functions such as Internal Audit, Tax and Treasury.

Rotational assignments will be located in key ConAgra Foods, Inc. locations which could include Omaha, Nebraska, Naperville, Illinois and Kennewick, Washington.

Financial Accounting

  • Assist in preparation of internal and external financial statements in accordance with GAAP.

  • Participate in period-end close activities to ensure timely completion of assigned tasks.
    • Create and maintain/update monthly accounting schedules to assist in monthly account reconciliation process.

    Internal Audit

    • Assist in the execution of moderately complex financial and operational audits

  • Participate in the development of a work plan to analyze key business risks, their significance and likelihood of occurrence, and whether controls are in place to effectively manage these risks.
    • Offer value-added recommendations to management to improve the business processes affecting the achievement of operating, financial and compliance objectives.

    Tax

    • Prepare federal and state income, franchise and non-income tax returns, quarterly tax estimates, and FAS 109 analysis.

  • Conduct thorough and accurate tax research in order to develop and support various tax positions.
    • Assist with all tax issues including audits, computer systems, incentive programs, tax planning projects, internal controls and procedures as required under Sarbanes-Oxley 404.

    Treasury/Risk Management

    • Manage the posting process for all daily cash management flows and bank transmission interfaces.

  • Assist with the implementation of cash management improvement projects.
    • Assist the primary cash desk activities during the wire and ACH release process.
    Supply Chain Analysis Track: This track will provide exposure to the cost of goods sold (COGS) elements of the business. Specific assignments could include:

    Procurement (purchasing)

    • Work with cross-functional Procurement team on assessing various raw materials (ingredients, packaging, etc.) prices.

  • Assist in completing analysis related to commodity pricing fluctuations.
    • Operations (manufacturing plants):

    • Analyze and summarize variances between actual results, current estimate, plan and prior year

  • Assist in completing operational scorecard to assess actual performance against targets.
    • Logistics (transportation and warehousing):

    • Work with cross-functional logistics team in evaluating expenses.

  • Assist in monthly variance reporting between actual results, current estimate, plan and
    • prior year.

    Business Analysis Track: This track will provide true business partnering experience within one of our business units - Consumer (branded business) or Commercial (food and ingredients). Work assignments may include the following focus areas:

    Financial Planning & Analysis/Reporting

    • Perform post promotional analysis by analyzing the define Return on Marketing Investment associated with promotion.

  • Process improvement projects such as forecasting.
    • Analyze and summarize monthly variances between actual results, current estimate, plan, and prior year.

  • Assist reporting initiatives such as: development of customer level profitability statements, daily sales reporting, customer scorecarding.
    • Work with cross functional teams comprised of Marketing, Research, Quality and Innovation, Engineering, Packaging and Sales.

  • Responsible for month end reporting and assist with monthly business reviews.
    • Position Responsibilities .

    Position Qualifications

    • Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics

  • Demonstrated academic success (3.0 GPA minimum)
    • Problem-solving and analytical skills

  • Demonstrated leadership abilities
    • Strong communication skills

  • Team-building and collaboration skills
    • A talent for looking at fine details as well as the big picture

  • Willingness and ability to travel and relocate
    • AutoReqId 29698BR


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