What are the responsibilities and job description for the Finance Analyst Corporate IT Finance position at Lamb Weston?
Title: Finance Analyst Corporate IT Finance
Location: Eagle, ID
About Lamb Weston
Responsible for a variety of financial duties surrounding the planning, analysis and reporting functions. This includes periodic reporting of financial results, forecasts, the annual planning process, variance analysis, data consolidation and special projects. Presents analysis and recommendations to management. Identifies and investigates issues related to assigned projects.
Job Requisition ID: Req-256741
Time Type: Full time
Anticipated Close Date: 03/25/2025
In 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 based on the variables previously mentioned is: $67,480.00 - $101,200.00
Lamb 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 law
Location: Eagle, ID
About Lamb Weston
We love making fries almost as much as you like eating them! Since the 1950’s, Lamb Weston has inspired customers with food they love, trust, and share with families and friends. As a leading global manufacturer of quality frozen potato products with over 10,000 team members around the world, it’s our business to see the possibilities in potatoes and people.
We are looking for team members with an appetite for a challenge! People who are hungry to join a winning team and help us make a difference in the world. When you join Lamb Weston, you join a community with a strong support network and training programs designed to nurture, inspire, and help you grow.
We are driven by a relentless pursuit of results and by people who think creatively and embrace our values of: Integrity, Teamwork, Inclusion, Drive for Results, and Empowerment. Exactly what you’d expect from the most inventive potato company in the world!
Join Lamb Weston! We bring the world together with our fries.
Job Description Summary
Responsible for a variety of financial duties surrounding the planning, analysis and reporting functions. This includes periodic reporting of financial results, forecasts, the annual planning process, variance analysis, data consolidation and special projects. Presents analysis and recommendations to management. Identifies and investigates issues related to assigned projects.
Job Description
- Provide analytical support and a conduit from Finance to the IT team (Global Technology Solutions).
- Represent GTS in Finance month-end/quarter-end close activities to ensure completion of assigned tasks, including ability to communicate key drivers, resolve risk and opportunities in a timely matter.
- Analyze monthly variances between actual results, current estimate, plan and prior year. Summarize results and discuss with management.
- Contributes to the development of the annual business/strategic plan for IT.
- Provide financial analysis and models for various requests needed to make profitable business decisions and maximize top and bottom-line growth.
- Provide technical and process recommendations for working cross-functionally to improve processes and reporting within new systems.
- Provide ad-hoc analytical support to the IT organization and finance teams.
Basic & Preferred Qualifications
Education/Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting required
- 3 years of professional experience in financial analysis and data management
- IT Finance or technology-related experience preferred
- Experience with SAP/BW/BI/BPC or other multi-dimensional database tools is desired.
Skills:
- Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and assimilate relevant data into key financial recommendations
- Knowledge of and ability to understand and communicate IT agreements (contracts) in financial and accounting terms
- Ability to present complex financial data using detailed reports and charts to both internal and external audiences
- Demonstrated successful interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written)
- Strong ability to think logically and analytically, and problem-solve
- Proficient in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Knowledge of SAP/BPC or other multi-dimensional database tools preferred
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects & work independently
Industry-Competitive Benefits
Coupled 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, 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
Benefits may vary based on location, job role/level, job status, and/or the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Job Requisition ID: Req-256741
Time Type: Full time
Anticipated Close Date: 03/25/2025
In 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 based on the variables previously mentioned is: $67,480.00 - $101,200.00
Lamb 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 law
Salary : $67,480 - $101,200
