Finance Director, Network Optimization

Conagra Brands

. Develop and evaluate financial plans and policies for assigned responsibilities .

Posted 10/1/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $135,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial analysis, modeling, and strategic decision support, with a strong focus on supply chain finance and cross-functional collaboration. Proven ability to lead teams, mentor others, and communicate actionable financial insights to drive business success.

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Financial AnalysisDiscounted Cash Flow ModelingSupply Chain FinanceTeam LeadershipCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Financial PlanningCost Accounting PrinciplesSensitivity AnalysisCash Flow AnalysisBenchmarkingFinancial ModelingProject Return AnalysisData ValidationPerformance TrackingForecasting

Soft Skills

Critical ThinkingRelationship BuildingMentoringCommunicationAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordMicrosoft SharePointSAP

Certifications & Qualifications

Master of Business AdministrationCertified Public Accountant

Industry Keywords

Supply ChainFinancial SystemsProfit and Loss ManagementOrganizational ChangeBusiness Administration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and evaluate financial plans and policies for assigned responsibilities
Lead efforts to promote and incorporate best practices and benchmarks to improve processes and efficiencies
Partner with the business to provide recommendations and help ensure sound financial decisions
Lead a team of analysts and managers while supporting strategic supply chain and network optimization decisions
Perform financial analysis and evaluation of network optimization projects, including complete cash flow and project return analysis across multiple scenarios
Create and apply discounted cash flow models to evaluate and compare investment scenarios
Develop and interpret sensitivity analyses
Own and maintain discounted cash flow models, synergy models, and other analytical tools
Conduct strategic decision support and investment analysis
Identify, validate, and gather data to estimate ongoing savings and one-time costs
Determine critical assumptions and incorporate relevant inputs into financial evaluations
Partner with Supply Chain Finance, Network Modeling, Mergers & Acquisitions, Brand Finance, Manufacturing Operations, Co-Manufacturing, Warehousing, Engineering, Sales and Operations Planning, Procurement, Transportation, and Project Management teams
Assess manufacturing overhead, production throughput, staffing requirements, wage and utility rates, capital investments, avoided capital spending, delivered materials, tax incentives, working capital, transportation and warehousing, and accounting impacts
Support supply chain productivity through financial evaluation, savings validation, performance tracking, forecasting, and reporting
Build relationships across organizational levels from analysts to executive leadership
Train and mentor others on advanced financial modeling tools and methodologies
Track and forecast project performance and develop reporting for leadership teams
Lead, coach, and develop a team while supporting professional growth and career development

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related field
10+ years of financial experience, with strong preference for supply chain finance experience
Demonstrated success working independently in a fast-paced environment
Experience navigating ambiguity, organizational change, and evolving business priorities
Strong understanding of financial systems, general accounting concepts, and cost accounting principles
Demonstrated critical thinking skills and experience leveraging analytics, benchmarking, and insights to develop business strategies and solutions
Experience partnering across multiple functional areas to complete projects and solve business challenges
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and SharePoint
Master of Business Administration and/or Certified Public Accountant designation preferred
Background in profit and loss management and knowledge of financial and operating systems preferred
Proven success building strong partnerships with internal stakeholders and maintaining effective working relationships
Experience communicating actionable, forward-looking financial insights, business impacts, and potential risks to business partners
Cross-functional business experience preferred
Experience with SAP or similar enterprise software platforms preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive healthcare plans
Wellness incentive program
Mental wellbeing support
Fitness reimbursement
Bonus incentive opportunity
Matching 401(k)
Stock purchase plan
Career development opportunities
Employee resource groups
On-demand learning
Tuition reimbursement
Paid-time off
Parental leave
Flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role)
Volunteer opportunities