Financial Analyst

Position Overview The Financial Analyst is responsible for providing financial guidance to business partners in order to fully understand performance and optimize strategic and tactical decision-making. The Analyst directly supports the accurate planning, reporting, and analysis of the financial performance of assigned areas. Responsibilities Prepare, communicate, and align on timelines for all assigned areas of the company’s budgeting and forecasting; ensure timelines are met and liaise with key stakeholders to ensure known contract changes are factored into assumptions. Load planning data into financial planning tools and ensure correct and consistent representation in planning and reporting environments. Prepare and provide analysis throughout planning processes to finance and other key stakeholders to enable internal understanding and effective presentation to company leadership. Prepare analysis on assigned areas for monthly/quarterly executive presentations (board decks, ops reviews, audits, etc.) to assist with the completion of Weekly P&L reviews with business partner leadership. Assess the format of recurring reporting for format, timing, frequency, as well as the recipients to ensure analysis provides best basis for decision making. Explain variances versus plans and prior year by providing insights and guidance to internal business partners. Ensure the correct representation of the P&L for business activities in collaboration with Accounting. Create ad hoc analysis to assist business customers as required. Travel Requirements Travel Required: No Skills General understanding of key accounting principles and GAAP. Proficiency in Excel; experience with financial systems and software (e.g., GL package, financial reporting system) preferred. Strong communication and collaboration skills. Experience Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in Finance, including understanding of key accounting principles. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree – Accounting or Finance. Equal Opportunity Employment C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. The Company provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act. #J-18808-Ljbffr