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Senior Financial Analyst, Trade Finance

Conagra Brands

Chicago, IL · Posted November 11, 2026

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Job Summary

Reporting to the Trade Finance Manager, you will own forecasting and analytics for approximately $1B in Retail Domestic Trade and other Gross-to-Net Sales spend. You will take part in planning, forecasting, close activities, performance analysis and financial reviews. In this role, you will partner with Brand Finance and Business Development to manage Gross-to-Net Sales P&L accounts such as trade, slotting, and other sales costs. You will be asked to champion best practices, process improvements, and technology enablement. Minimum 5 years related experience.

A Taste of Your Responsibilities

Participate in the preparation and compilation of the annual operating plan (AOP) and strategic plan for assigned components of the P&L and related balance sheet accounts

Contribute to month-end and quarter-end close activities to ensure completion of assigned tasks, including prompt identification and resolution of unusual items and issues

Lead quarterly forecasting for your assigned business unit, partnering with cross-functional teams to help translate Sales’ forecasts into the internal P&L

Serve as a business partner for, and work collaboratively with, Business Development and Brand Finance on forecasting, variance analysis, accounting and finance-related questions

Communicate forecast changes, risks, or opportunities to business partners by providing specific, actionable and forward-looking analyses

Evaluate and deliver periodic metrics, scorecards and reports

Contribute to the team’s continuous process improvement efforts, inclusive of technology enablement

Participate in and/or lead various finance wide-projects, depending on business needs

Ingredients Required for Your Success

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

5+ years of professional general business and financial experience

Experience in P&L management, along with knowledge of financial systems and general accounting concepts

Strong critical thinking skills with experience leveraging analytics, benchmarking, insights and technology to develop business strategies and solutions

Experience working across multiple departments to complete a project or resolve an organizational challenge

Experience with SAP or other software tools preferred

Experience with AI enablement preferred

Number of Days in Office: 3

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Compensation Pay Range:$82,000-$120,000

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.

Our Benefits

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

Our Company

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.

Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.