Manager, Trade Finance

About Conagra Brands Conagra has the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. Our diverse team embraces debate to challenge marketplace/business conventions. We are respected for our great brands, great food, great margins and consistent results. We combine a rich heritage with a sharpened focus and entrepreneurial spirit. Conagra’s portfolio of iconic and emerging food brands continues to evolve to offer contemporary choices for every occasion. We are a 100 year-old company with a startup attitude - an imperative to transform how we do business. What’s not changing? Our timeless values: integrity, external focus, broad-mindedness, agility, leadership by all, and a focus on results.

Conagra Brands

Conagra Brands has the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food.

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conagrabrands.com

10,001+ employees

Food and Beverage Services

Chicago, Illinois

1919

Public Company

285k LinkedIn followers

• Build out the Annual Operating Plan for Trade, Slotting, and other customer deductions
• Lead quarterly forecasting for the Business Unit's Trade and Slotting dollars, including explanation of key drivers
• Lead month-end and quarter-end close activities, ensuring timely completion of assigned responsibilities and resolution of unusual items
• Partner with cross-functional teams to help translate field forecasts into the P&L; communicate financial impacts and risks/opportunities to business leaders
• Assess and communicate the P&L impact of pricing actions and customer strategy changes
• Serve as a finance business partner for Business Development, providing guidance on accounting and finance-related matters
• Participate in the annual process of building out allocations (targets) to Field Sales, working with internal business partners to articulate key drivers and changes
• Develop, enhance, and maintain financial scorecards, reporting tools, and performance dashboards
• Participate in and lead Gross-to-Net forecasting, finance-wide projects, and process improvement initiatives
• Maintain and develop a high-performing team through recruiting, onboarding, coaching, training, and career development
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, or related field, required
• Master of Business Administration, Certified Public Accountant, or Certified Management Accountant designation preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of professional business and finance experience.
• Previous experience managing and developing teams preferred
• Proven success working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and business conditions.
• Experience with profit and loss management, financial systems, and accounting principles.
• Demonstrated success building strong partnerships with business leaders, peers, and cross-functional teams.
• Experience leading projects and collaborating across multiple departments to achieve business objectives.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Experience with SAP or similar enterprise software platforms preferred.
• Strong critical thinking skills with experience leveraging analytics, benchmarking, insights and technology to develop business strategies and solutions.
• Number of Days in Office: 3
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• The annual salary listed above is the expected offering for this position. An employee’s actual annual salary will be based on but not limited to: location, relevant experience/level and skillset, while balancing internal Conagra employees’ equity. Conagra Brands will comply with applicable law regarding minimum salaries for exempt employees.
• We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role
• Health: Comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness incentive program, mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursement
• Wealth: Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan
• Growth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement
• Balance: Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) and volunteer opportunities
• At Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18,000+ person team across 40+ locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career. We're in the business of building champions – within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye®, Slim Jim® and Reddi-Wip®.
• Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team, the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome.