JEWELRY/DIVISION FINANCE MANAGER - FMJ

Responsible for financial data analysis and distribution of reports to support department and department leadership. Serve as the primary point of contact for financial topics within the assigned departments. Assist in the coordination of daily finance activities with all levels of management. Prepare and analyze financial information to provide timely reporting that provides meaningful information to management. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety. Minimum

• Bachelor's Degree accounting, finance, or related field
• Any demonstrated success in identifying trends, results and outcomes
• 5 years of experience with management responsibilities in Accounting or Finance
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Business Objects, and Essbase
• Excellent planning, organizational, and follow-up skills with close attention to detail
• Ability to identify business problems and develop efficient and effective solutions
• Ability to learn and adapt to new systems and software
• Ability to learn and operate Kroger programs and systems
• Excellent administrative, communication, and organizational skill with high attention to detail
  
  

Desired

• Master's Degree business administration
• Any division level and/or Regional Accounting Service Center experience, or other financial/accounting related experience
• CPA certification- Oversee the Assurant Program
• Provide assistance to Retail Operations and Sales Organization with Finance related financial matters and analysis
• Serve as the primary contact for the department, Finance leadership, and for accounting/finance related questions and department initiatives
• Liaison between business/Finance, Regional Accounting Service Center (RASC), and Kroger Accounting Service Hutchinson (KASH) to ensure proper accounting procedures
• Provide budget information for assigned operational/finance expenses to divisions
• Ensure alignment between G.O., divisions and Finance teams on targets for assigned operational/finance expenses
• Manage the financial forecasting process and provide insights for assigned departments
• Prepare periodic financial reports and analyses for division/department within their areas of responsibility
• Identify opportunities to leverage and create financial best practices
• Ensure assigned departments are properly handling financial transactions and accounting policies/procedures are being followed
• Develop training material to coach and train assigned teams on accounting/finance topics
• Prepare ad hoc reports of financial transactions into accurate timely reports
• Complete period analysis reporting and provide relevant insights for distribution
• Calculate financial returns on minor business/Finance initiatives
• Participate in the strategic direction and help calculate financial returns on major assigned department initiatives; assist in the preparation of financial information which will be presented by executive leadership
• Serve as the business owner of Essbase Progress Report process for assigned departments; ensure proper administration /accurate reporting
• Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports
• Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation