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
Manages the planning and direction of departmental projects for assigned area. Oversees the efficient operation and cost-effectiveness of financial systems and programs. Provides guidance and leadership to staff. Partners with business to provide recommendations and ensure sound financial decisions are made for the organization. Effectively leads small teams and works with or leads small ad-hoc project teams.
Job Description
Lead, develop and manage the financial risk management activities for Lamb Weston (hedge exposure with financial derivatives for interest rate, and FX risk) in consultation with the Treasury Director and Treasurer
Support commodity trading activities
Coordinate Lamb Weston's International capital structure (including country specific) and review recommendations with Treasury Director, Treasurer & CFO
Update Finance Leadership on a periodic basis on the potential risks, issues, and opportunities as inputs into strategic planning
Partner with domestic and global business teams to develop financing decisions and execute action plans
Build analytical financial models to evaluate capital structure decisions including financing, return of capital, and contingency planning
Work with banking partners to implement financing through leasing and alternative financing solutions (receivables securitization programs, sale lease-backs, etc.)
Support public and private debt issuance (US and international). Perform financial analysis for various financing structures and make recommendations to the Treasury Director and Treasurer
Ensure transactions are completed in a controlled environment following appropriate SOX related controls
Model credit rating outcomes
Support capital structure and quarterly reporting
Support the Treasury Director and Treasurer in the planning/reporting processes for Treasury's budget
Support the Treasury Director and Treasurer on other key Treasury functions as required including share buyback programs, cash forecasting, debt covenants, and debt forecasting
Instill a high performance culture across the Treasury team
Incorporate best practices for managing global capital markets leveraging technology, systems, and other relevant tools
Basic & Preferred Qualifications
7+ years of Treasury, Capital Markets, or applicable experience
Extensive International experience required
Demonstrated abilities as a strong leader, manager, motivator, and team builder. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required.
BA/BS degree in Finance, Economics, or similar
MBA and/or CFA preferred
Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) designation preferred
Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills
Keen attention to detail
Working knowledge of Bloomberg
Experience establishing and overseeing FX / derivative hedging activities
Experience in debt issuance across a variety of currencies, structures, and markets
Experience with global banking relationships
Advanced analytical, negotiation, and problem solving skills
The ability to self-start and work independently in a fast-paced environment
Ability to communicate effectively in writing
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-256449
Time Type: Full time
Anticipated Close Date: 02/16/2025
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: $110,610.00 - $165,920.00
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