Financial Analyst, Fp&a

Conagra Brands is one of North America's leading branded food companies. We have a rich heritage of making great food, and a team that’s passionate about innovation and growth. Conagra offers choices for every occasion through iconic brands, such as Hunts, Aylmer, Marie Callender's®, Healthy Choice®, Slim Jim®, VH Sauces, Pogo and Vlasic®, and emerging brands, including Angie's® BOOMCHICKAPOP®, Duke's®, Earth Balance®, Gardein®, and Frontera®.

Conagra Brands est une des principales entreprises d’aliments de marque en Amérique du Nord. Son histoire est jalonnée de grands succès alimentaires qui sont le fruit du travail d’une équipe passionnée par l’innovation et la croissance. Conagra offre des choix pour toute occasion grâce à des marques réputées comme Hunt’s®, Aylmer®, Marie Callender's®, Healthy Choice®, Slim Jim®, les sauces VH®, Pogo®, Vlasic® et des marques émergentes, dont Angie's® BOOMCHICKAPOP®, Duke's®, Earth Balance®, Gardein® et Frontera®.

**Position summary**:
The Financial Analyst (FA) acts as a business partner supporting the Canadian finance team with the production, reporting and analysis of financial results and will play a key role during the forecasting process and the annual operating plan. Additionally, this position will interact with the International and US Corporate FP&A teams.

**Responsibilities**:

- Responsible for preparing monthly actual & forecasted financial reporting that provide value add insights.
- Interact proactively with key internal stakeholders in Finance department, Supply Chain, Plant Controllers, Sales Finance, Brand, Marketing and Senior Management.
- Coordinate input into the financial planning systems and validate accuracy and reasonableness of data.
- Development of analytical tools, modeling, processes to support deeper level analysis to achieve financial targets.
- Suport maintenance and design of monthly cash flow forecasts and working capital submission.
- Prepare month end journal entries to SAP.
- Develop and/or update process documentation.
- Actively identify and implement process improvements in area of responsibility, focus on simplicity, accountability and bringing value to the Conagra Canada business.
- Leading projects from conception to completion.
- Other special projects and ad hoc reporting as required.

**Supervision**:

- Reports to Manager Finance (FP&A), Canada.

**Potential Career Progression**:

- Lateral developmental assignment as a Financial Analyst to broaden experience/skill set.
- Promotional opportunities to Senior Financial Analyst within the Finance function.

**Qualifications, Education & Experience**:

- University degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent
- Minimum 2+ years financial analysis experience. Experience in consumer-packaged goods or Retail industry is preferred.
- Experience effectively working across multiple departments to complete a project.
- Proven ability to self-motivate in a fast-paced environment, ability to deal with ambiguity, change and a dynamic business environment.
- Demonstrated ability to define problems, collect and analyze data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions leading to recommended solutions.
- Accounting designation or in process of attaining (CPA preferred)
- Excellent computer skills with expert Excel knowledge (Macros, Pivot Tables, complex formulas).
- Experience with MS Power BI.
- Experience with SAP/BI/BPC or other multi-dimensional database tools is desired.
- Organizational Skills - excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Interpersonal Skills - build strong relationships with corporate stakeholders.
- Effective Communication - speaking effectively, listening to others and preparing written communication.
- Analytical thinking - analyze data, identifying risks and opportunities, areas for improvement.
- Demonstrated ability to collect and analyze data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

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**Our Modern Workplace**:
Conagra’s culture of collaboration enhances our ability to meet critical business goals, deliver value to customers and consumers and provide you with the flexibility you need to achieve a better work-life balance. We carefully consider each role and how often each team member needs to collaborate in-person. This position requires you to work from our Mississauga office 3 days a week.