Sr Financial Analyst

• Prepare analysis on assigned areas for monthly/quarterly executive presentations (board decks, ops reviews, audits, etc.) and 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.
• Prepare, communicate, and align on timelines for all assigned areas of the companies' 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.
• Develop and provide analysis throughout planning processes to finance and other key stakeholders to enable internal understanding and effective presentation to company leadership.
• Identify areas of process improvement and automation initiatives related to recurring executive presentations and annual budget/forecast processes.
• Train and guide lower level team members, serve as main point of contact with internal business partners regarding explanation of variances versus plans and prior year by providing insights and guidance.
• Optimize the use of financial reporting and planning system environments, developing and extracting plan and actual data and present information. Lead in the blue-printing and testing for assigned areas for system enhancements or implementations
• Prepare and analyze components by customer and assist business partners with variance analysis explanations to assist with the completion of monthly Business Line Reporting (BLR).
• Travel Required:No

• Office : Office Temperature (65F to 75F)

• Specialized Knowledge : Detailed knowledge and understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and practices
• Special Skills : Proficient with MS Excel; Advanced data analysis, modeling and organization skills; Strong communication, collaboration & presentation skills;
• Physical abilities: :
• Other: :

• 5-7 : Minimum of five years of relevant experience in financial planning & analysis and budgeting. Experience with financial systems and software (Oracle ERP, Hyperion/Smartview financial reporting) preferred. Bachelor's degree in a financial field.

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC is an industry leader in supply chain solutions and wholesale grocery supply in the United States. Founded in 1918 as a supplier to independent grocery stores, C&S now services customers of all sizes, supplying more than 7,500 independent supermarkets, chain stores, military bases and institutions with over 100,000 different products. C&S also proudly operates and supports corporate grocery stores and services independent franchisees under a chain-style model throughout the Midwest, South and Northeast. We are an engaged corporate citizen, supporting causes that positively impact our communities.

Working Safely is a Condition of Employment at C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC. C&S Wholesale Grocers 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.