Senior Financial Analyst - Supply Chain

Title: Senior Financial Analyst - Supply ChainLocation: Kennewick, WAJob Requisition ID: Req-272113Time Type: Full timeAbout Lamb WestonYou’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 SummaryThe 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 relatedquestions. This will involve the ability to assess business needs, resolve risks andopportunities in a timely manner, and clear communication of issues/business results.•Participate in the preparation and compilation of the annual operating plan (AOP) andstrategic plan for assigned component of the P&L and related balance sheet accounts.•Update the monthly forecast for assigned function based on business changes. Activelycommunicate changes to business partners by providing specific, actionable and forward lookingcommentary 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 assignedBasic & Preferred QualificationsPosition Qualifications• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required• MBA or CPA/CMA certification a plus• 3+ years of professional general business and financial experienceAbility to self motivate in a fast paced environment, ability to deal with ambiguity, changeand a dynamic business environment.•Background and experience in P&L management, along with knowledge of financial systemsand general accounting concepts.•Ability to develop strong relationships and partnerships with internal customers, peers andeffectively manage those relationships.•Experience effectively working across multiple departments to complete a project or resolvean 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, andinsights to generate meaningful strategies and solutionBasic & Preferred QualificationsBachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field required.Minimum of 5 years of progressive financial analysis, accounting, or related business experience.Strong understanding of financial planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and profit and loss statement management.Demonstrated ability to analyze complex data, identify trends, and provide meaningful business insights and recommendations.Experience building financial models and performing quantitative analysis to support decision-making.Proven ability to build strong partnerships and effectively communicate with stakeholders across multiple levels of an organization.Ability to manage multiple priorities and perform effectively in a fast-paced, changing environment.Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.Experience with enterprise financial systems, ERP platforms, or reporting tools preferred.MBA, CPA, CMA, or other relevant professional certification preferred.Travel may be required.Regular use of standard office equipment, including computers, phones, and related technology.Occasional bending, reaching, and lifting may be required.Industry-Competitive BenefitsCoupled with our compensation and bonus incentive programs, our benefits deliver rewards that are market competitive. Some of the most attractive elements of our benefit programs include:Health Insurance Benefits - Medical, Dental, VisionFlexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Reimbursement AccountsWell-being programs including companywide events and a wellness incentive programPaid Time OffFinancial Wellness – Industry leading 401(k) plan with generous company contributions, Financial Planning Services, Employee Stock purchase program, and Health Savings Accounts, Life and Accident insuranceFamily-Friendly Employee eventsEmployee Assistance Program services – mental health and other concierge type servicesBenefits may vary based on location, job role/level, job status, and/or the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreements.Anticipated Close DateThe anticipated close date is a good faith estimate for when this job will be closed. Some jobs may be unposted or filled earlier or later than the Anticipated Close Date depending on interview processes and business needs.Anticipated Close Date: 01/02/2027Pay TransparencyIn compliance with applicable state and local laws, Lamb Weston has opted to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. This compensation is specific to this position and takes into account a number of variables. Actual compensation may be higher or lower in the range posted based on various factors, including, but not limited to, job duties, experience and expertise. A candidate's work location could also impact the actual compensation being outside of the range to reflect local cost of labor. A reasonable annual estimate of the range for this role is listed below.Pay Rate or Range: $86,380.00 - $129,570.00Equal Opportunity EmployerLamb Weston is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local lawSummaryLocation: Kennewick, WA, USA (Kennewick Office)Type: Full time