Senior Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst (Remote)

Company: UNFI
Location: Aurora
Posted on: April 15, 2024

Job Description:

Who We Are:UNFI is North America s Premier Food Wholesaler. We transform the world of food for our associates, customers, suppliers, and the families we serve every day. With deeper full store selection and compelling brands for every aisle, built on an unmatched heritage in great food and fresh thinking. And smarter food solutions, from fulfillment to insights and beyond, that help entrepreneurs and major brands alike unlock their full potential and transform their businesses
for the better. Better Food. Better Future.Purpose: The Senior FP&A Analyst is responsible for providing financial support for critical areas and time-bound processes such as the annual budget, periodic forecasts, and the month-end close cycle. Assists in the preparation of various financial activities including data gathering, trending, modeling, forecasting, planning, and reporting. Collects information from various systems and areas across the company to assist in the building of models to report information and provide insight into underlying business dynamics. The role is on the FP&A Team responsible for capital investment projects to include transformation and strategic initiatives focused on both commercial and operational areas. The role spans across the entire company and interacts with leadership, business partners, and shared services. Job Responsibilities:Prepares and reviews accurate and timely financial and business-related analyses, research, and forecasts.Performs advanced trend and variance analyses - incorporates data from different areas and synthesizes. Findings incorporate cross functional impacts, trends, and industry news. Translates findings into process improvements.Responsible for weekly/monthly/quarterly reporting and updates to management team. Maintenance of KPIs for assigned area.Provides insights into the performance of the business and translates findings into potential action plans for area supported.Completes a variety of financial evaluation research and analysis activities requiring the compilation of data and information from a variety of sources both internally and externally.Presents results of research and analysis to management.Provides key support to the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting of the assigned business area including variance analysis and sensitivity testing.Plays leadership role in critical planning and analysis processes. Help set policy, processes, and controls.
Job Requirements:Education/ Certifications/Experience: (Required & Preferred) Bachelor s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field MBA or CPA preferred5+ years FP&A experience requiredStrong Strategic Planning, Financial and Operations / Business Background. Not purely financial background required. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access, and related software applicationsAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. - M/F/Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

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