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Lamb Weston is seeking a self-motivated Senior Financial Analyst – Supply Chain FP&A to provide critical financial support across the supply chain while also serving as a key partner to the ESG and Procurement teams. This role is responsible for accurate, timely and complex financial analysis, costing, and reporting functions, with a primary focus on acting as the corporate liaison for plant manufacturing costing. Key responsibilities include production and cost reconciliations, variance analysis, consolidated plant reporting, forecasting, annual operating plan (AOP), strategic planning, and a contributor to month-end close activities. This position requires presenting analysis and recommendations to management in a fast-paced environment, leading small teams and other ad hoc projects as requested. In addition, the analyst will partner 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. This role is also integral to Lamb Weston’s ESG initiatives, providing financial risk mitigation support and managing Washington Carbon Credit reporting, while partnering with cross-functional teams to drive ESG objectives.
Job Responsibility:
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
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
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)
Nice to have:
MBA or CPA/CMA certification is a plus
Experience with SAP, Power BI, or other software tools preferred
What we offer:
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