Commercial Finance Analyst

Finance AnalystThe Finance Analyst will partner with the Merchandising team to deliver actionable financial insights that drive growth, optimize margins, and enhance overall business performance. Leveraging Volume, Sales, COGS, and Gross Profit data across product categories, this role will streamline reporting, uncover key trends, and support data-driven decision-making. The analyst will collaborate closely with the US Broadline Finance team to provide insights into Gross Profit performance and margin drivers resulting from merchandising initiatives.Duties and ResponsibilitiesPartner with Merchandising leaders to provide detailed financial analysis across product categories, focusing on Volume, Sales, COGS, Earned Income and Gross Profit.Conduct ad-hoc analyses of product volume and gross profit, including year-over-year performance comparisons.Develop and maintain reporting dashboards and KPIs to measure performance and identify trends.Translate large datasets (using data modeling and analytics) into clear, concise insights and communicate findings effectively to stakeholders.Support the Merchandising team in the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), budgeting, and monthly/quarterly business review processes.Identify and quantify growth, margin, and efficiency opportunities.Analyze key drivers of variances versus budget, forecast, and prior year results.Ensure the financial impact of key initiatives is accurately reflected in forecasts and the annual profit plan.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure departmental understanding of financial forecasts and the drivers behind them.Work with Merchandising and Commercial leaders to identify margin improvement opportunities and support decision-making with robust financial modeling.Provide guidance on the financial implications of strategic and operational initiatives.Required Minimum Education/ExperienceBachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Statistics, Economics, or related quantitative background requiredRecent college graduate or work experience in a corporate setting, with emphasis on areas such as reporting development, financial planning and analysis, business analytics, and financial modelingPrevious sales finance experience preferred but not requiredAbilities and SkillsStrong verbal and written communication skillsMust be able to read, write and speak EnglishSelf-starter that is detail orientedStrong computer knowledge of Excel, Word and Outlook programs. MS Access experiences a plusAbility to analyze information and draw conclusionsAbility to handle matters of a confidential natureSysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations.We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We're looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.