Financial Analyst

What We Do At Applegreen our mission is to delight customers in transit with passionate hospitality and brands they love Applegreen is a leading roadside retailer operating high quality travel plazas and service areas in the US Ireland and the UK Founded on a commitment to innovation operational excellence and customer experience Applegreen combines fuel convenience retail and a diverse portfolio of food and beverage offerings to create welcoming destinations for customers In the US Applegreen partners with major transportation authorities and operates more than 100 service plazas along some of the countrys busiest highways and turnpikes The company is known for modern facilities strong national and local food brands and an emphasis on freshness quality and sustainability At Applegreen our people are at the heart of what we do We foster a culture that values teamwork development and accountability offering employees opportunities to grow their careers in a fast paced dynamic environment Applegreen continues to expand while remaining focused on delivering exceptional service to customers and creating a great place to work Our Core Value Our core values define who we are and guide how we work every day They shape our decisions inspire our actions and influence how we engage with our customers suppliers business partners and one another Our customers and communities are at the heart of everything we doWe value and develop our peopleWe are driven by pace passion and performanceWe seek opportunities and embrace change Benefits You Receive Hybrid position with 3 days per week worked in our Glen Rock NJ office location and 2 days per week worked remotely Medical Dental Vision Insurance Paid Time Off 401 k with Company Match 10 Annual Bonus Earned Wage Access Pay on Demand Education Assistance Employee Referral Bonus Pet Insurance What Youll Do Applegreen US is a growth organization with both geographic and commercial expansion We seek a Finance Analyst who will provide reporting planning forecasting and analytical support to the Commercial Operations IT and Facilities teams This role is part of the US FP&A team based in Glen Rock NJ This role is critical to providing quality timely and accurate financial information to drive continuous improvement while also supporting reporting requirements and achieving deadlines The successful candidate will have strong technical and analytical skills advanced communication skills to provide thoughtful insights to leadership be a consummate team player to partner with Commercial Operation as well as AccountingFinance within the US UK and Ireland ability to adapt and pivot to changing directives takes the initiative to solve problems is passionate about self and team development and takes a hands on approach to the role Key Responsibilities Assist in the preparation of the budget and forecasts including variance analysis Distil summarized budgets down to site level brand level account level data that incorporates advanced allocation methodologies including seasonality curves and week over week growth trends Prepare complex financial models to support Commercial Operations Facility projects Develop presentations with compelling visuals that provide impact insights and elevate storytelling Leverage strong technical skills for advanced reporting within Excel Ability to synthesize large data sets with optimized Power BI capabilities Analysis of financial data to understand key business performance drivers via Smartview and EPM Preparation of monthly presentations to leadership that provide financial reporting insightful commentary and variance analysis Support Head Office leadership with reporting and analysis of monthly expenses and variances Partner with Finance Business Managers and the Head of Transformation to provide in depth analysis of other direct site costs that highlight cost outliers and savings opportunities Manage statistical accounts loads into ERP systems PDIEPM and Labor systems UKG and provide data validation Prepare financial models for capital projects seeking approval at Investment Committee meetings provide analysis of returns ROCE Payback and conduct post mortem analysis Analytical support for initiatives that drive business improvements and support of ad hoc projects Qualifications BSBA degree 2 3 years FP&A experience in financial analyst role or similar Retail wholesale or quick serve restaurant experience a plus Advanced skills in developing complex financial models Superior analytical acumen to interpret and challenge data and to interrogate financial systems HighExpert proficiency in Microsoft Excel Functions Pivot Tables Power BI Smartview Oracle EPM Strong aptitude to create PowerPoint presentations to provide clear visuals that facilitate decision making and provide actionable insights on key performance indicators Additional Key Skills & Attributes A dynamic individual who adapts well to change and can thrive in a rapidly growing organization that continues to evolve Ability to execute directly at high quality and pace Excellent drive enthusiasm and commitment and a keen interest in developing a career in Applegreen A can do attitude and a positive solution focused mindset Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to engage and develop relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization Self starter with ability collaboratively as a member of a highly interdependent team across many parts of Applegreen #J-18808-Ljbffr