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Lamb Weston · 1 day ago

Sr Finance Analyst

Kennewick, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$84K/yr - $126K/yr

5+ years exp

Lamb Weston is a leading manufacturer in the food industry, known for its innovative approach and commitment to quality. They are seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to provide critical financial support across the supply chain, focusing on financial analysis, costing, and reporting functions.

Hospitality

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Prepare and analyze weekly and monthly manufacturing variances for Lamb Weston production facilities, distributing results to internal staff and management

Partner with Procurement, Plant Finance, and Contract Manufacturing teams to develop and maintain accurate costing standards

Review costing changes for accuracy and ensure proper documentation to support audit requirements

Support management reporting processes, including earnings releases, board presentations, and planning activities

Coordinate input into the financial planning system and assist with the consolidation of annual operating and strategic plans. Validate data accuracy and reasonableness with management

Serve as a business partner for designated functions on accounting and finance-related matters, assessing business needs, providing comprehensive financial analysis and modeling, identifying risks and opportunities, and communicating issues and results clearly

Contribute to month-end and quarter-end close activities, ensuring timely completion of tasks and resolution of unusual items

Assist with internal and external audits as needed

Develop and deliver periodic metrics, scorecards, and reports

Assist in consolidating Supply Chain monthly business review reporting

Collaborate with Procurement to review and analyze actual and forecasted internal and external inflation assumptions, support the evaluation of Procurement project savings, and provide additional support as required

Support ESG and Sustainability initiatives by providing insights on regulatory requirements and assessing compliance impacts

Advise on financial risk mitigation strategies to ensure compliance with carbon regulations while maintaining fiscal responsibility

Act as Finance lead for ESG and Global Engineering projects, securing alternative funding opportunities such as grants, incentives, and strategic investments

Support special projects and ad hoc financial analysis and reporting as requested

Qualification

Financial analysisCosting standardsGAAP complianceSAPPower BIFinancial modelingAnalytical skillsRelationship managementMS OfficeCommunication skillsProblem-solvingAttention to detailProject management

Required

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required

Minimum 5 years of professional general business and financial experience

Requires strong verbal and written communication skills and knowledge of general business concepts

Proven fundamental knowledge of and driving compliance of GAAP

Proven analytical and problem-solving skills

Proven ability to balance attention to extreme detail with broader goals and time limitations

Proven ability to self-motivate in a fast-paced environment, ability to deal with ambiguity, change and a dynamic business environment

Proven ability to develop strong relationships and partnerships with internal customers, peers and effectively manage those relationships

Proven ability to self-direct and manage multiple projects simultaneously to successful completion in a deadline driven environment, while being able to adapt and be flexible in a fast-paced environment

Strong knowledge in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc)

Preferred

MBA or CPA/CMA certification is a plus

Experience with SAP, Power BI, or other software tools preferred

Benefits

Health Insurance Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Reimbursement Accounts

Well-being programs including companywide events and a wellness incentive program

Paid Time Off

Financial Wellness – Industry leading 401(k) plan with generous company contributions, Financial Planning Services, Employee Stock purchase program, and Health Savings Accounts, Life and Accident insurance

Family-Friendly Employee events

Employee Assistance Program services – mental health and other concierge type services