Location: Kennewick, WA
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 This position is responsible for a variety of financial duties surrounding the costing, analysis, and reporting functions within Supply Chain, with the primary focus of being a corporate liaison for plant manufacturing costing.
This includes production and cost reconciliations, periodic reporting of financial results, variance analysis, data consolidation, forecasts, the annual planning process, strategic planning, and special projects. Job Description Position Responsibilities Prepare and analyze manufacturing variances for Lamb Weston production facilities with distribution to internal staff and management. Interface with Procurement, Plant Finance,
and Contract Manufacturing to develop and maintain costing standards.
Review costing changes for both accuracy and to ensure adequate documentation to support audit confirmations. Support the management reporting function, earnings release, board, and plan support. Responsible for coordinating input into the financial planning system, supporting the consolidation of the annual operating plans and strategic plan. Work with management to validate accuracy and reasonableness of data. Analyze monthly variances between actual results, current estimate, plan, and prior year. Summarize results and discuss with management. Assist in internal and external audits when requested.
Be a key player in ERP implementation and go forward plans. Other special projects and ad hoc financial analysis as requested. Basic & Preferred Qualifications Position Qualifications 3+ years general business and financial experience. Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field. 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.
Advanced technical knowledge and skills, and a proven ability to collaborate well with a broad spectrum of departments: Plant Finance, Procurement, Demand Planning, and Operations. 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. Proven record of good oral and written communication and interpersonal skills. Proficient with Microsoft Office, with intermediate to advanced Excel skills. 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-233947Time Type: Full time 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: $65,510.00 - $98,250.00Lamb Weston is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, interaction, interactionual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law
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