Senior Financial Analyst - Supply Chain

Title: Senior Financial Analyst - Supply Chain Location: Kennewick, WA Job Requisition ID: Req-272113 Time Type: Full time About Lamb Weston You’ve probably enjoyed our fries without even knowing it! As a leading manufacturer in our industry, we inspire and bring people together with foods they love and trust. Our customer base includes international food service providers, restaurants, and households in over 100 countries around the world. A highly innovative global corporation with a start-up mindset, we empower every individual to make a genuine difference. You’ll gain access to hands-on training to fuel your growth and success, explore opportunities for new solutions, and you’ll join a winning team of 10,000+ people all dedicated to raising the bar – together. If you have a strong drive for results, a desire to help us bring the world together through our fries, and are ready for a fresh challenge, we want to hear from you. Job Description Summary The Senior Financial Analyst - Supply Chain, supports the accounting, forecasting, budgeting, settlement and financial analysis for Lamb Weston's growers. This role serves as a finance business partner to Grower Accounting, Ag Services and operational stakeholders, translating contract terms and grower activity into accurate accounting, clear forecasts and actionable reporting. The position owns complex reconciliations and period-close activities, evaluates grower results, supports grower payments and settlements, and helps maintain strong financial controls over the program. Job Description 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. Lead financial audit for assigned area Provide comprehensive financial analysis and models for various requests Lead the development of metrics, scorecards and reporting for assigned function. Evaluate and deliver periodic metrics, scorecards and reports Participate in various finance wide-projects, projects will vary depending on business needs. Other duties as assigned Basic & Preferred Qualifications Position Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required MBA or CPA/CMA certification a plus 3+ years of professional general business and financial experience 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 solution Basic & Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field required. Minimum of 5 years of progressive financial a…

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