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Financial Analyst, Internal Audit

Conagra Brands · Chicago, IL · $64,000–$95,000 a year · Full time

Posted Sep 22, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a time you mentored or reviewed the work of a newer team member.

What they are checking: Whether they can develop associates and maintain quality, which the role expects.

How do you build relationships with business partners who may see audit as a threat?

What they are checking: Whether they can be seen as helpful advisors while still staying independent.

How do you make sure your workpapers meet professional standards when you're under deadline pressure?

What they are checking: Whether they keep documentation quality high even when time is short.

What would you do

You find a control failure, and the process owner insists it's not a big deal. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they can translate a finding into business risk and hold their position respectfully.

During fieldwork you notice something that might suggest fraud. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they know to escalate properly and protect evidence instead of investigating alone.

About the work

Walk me through how you would plan and scope an audit of a process you've never reviewed before.

What they are checking: Whether they can identify the key risks first and focus testing where it matters most.

What's the difference between a preventive and a detective control, and can you give an example from a manufacturing company?

What they are checking: Whether they have a solid grasp of control design basics applied to a real business.

How have you used data analytics to plan or perform an audit?

What they are checking: Whether they can use data to test full populations and target risk instead of relying only on samples.

How do you write an audit observation so that senior management understands why it matters?

What they are checking: Whether they can communicate risk and impact clearly instead of just listing technical exceptions.

What IT general controls would you look at in an ERP system?

What they are checking: Whether they understand access, change management and system controls that underpin financial reporting.

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The full job description

As published by Conagra Brands.

Reporting to the Internal Audit Manager, you will complete financial, operational, and compliance reviews across the organization while performing complex and interpretive financial analyses. You will evaluate risk, strengthen internal controls, and partner with business stakeholders to improve processes and ensure alignment with company standards. A Taste of Your Responsibilities • Demonstrate strong competencies in general controls, project management, relationship building, and all aspects of engagement delivery • Develop and mentor associate team members • Identify process risks and recommend appropriate controls • Advise business partners on security and controls standards • Translate audit findings into clear business risks and impacts • Identify organizational risk and provide recommendations to mitigate exposure • Prepare and deliver clear and concise communications for middle and senior management audiences • Review and deliver high-quality work to ensure department and professional standards are met • Prepare and edit audit reports, including observations, recommendations, and management action plans • Utilize data analytics to support audit planning and project scoping • Build and maintain effective relationships with team members and cross-functional partners Ingredients Required for Your Success • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, or a related field • Minimum 3 years of internal or external audit experience • Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to analyze complex areas and ask insightful questions • Experience working in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment • Proficiency in Microsoft Office products • Strong analytical, project management, interpersonal, change management, and communication skills Number of Days in Office: 3 #LI-Hybrid #LI-GS1 #LI-Associate Compensation Pay Range:$64,000-$95,000 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.

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