Senior Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst

Welcome to Gordon Food Service! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us, and we have an amazing story to share. See below for a quick glance of who we are and the impact you could have on the food service industry. There's a seat at our table for you... Position Summary: The Senior Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst is responsible for the Gordon Food Service company financials forecasting, annual budgeting process, operating plan variance and analysis and special projects. They willProvide financial consulting and strategic support to senior management including preparing financial presentations, capital expenditure analysis, and other projects requested by senior management. They will act as the analytical engine of the Finance team to provide insights and support optimal business decision making. What you will do: Analyze current and past trends in key performance indicators including all areas of revenue, cost of sales, expenses, capital expenditures, sales, product and customer trends, and working capital. Monitor performance indicators, highlighting trends and analyzing causes of unexpected variance Oversee and manage the continued development of Budgeting, Financial Forecasting, Operating Plan, long range plans, and Modeling tools Perform Ad-Hoc Reporting and Analysis, utilizing PC and or mainframe based systems and software, compiles and prepares reports, graphs and charges of data developed. Provide Quarterly and Monthly Financial reports Implement and work with a Business Intelligence Tool and Dashboard reports Improve performance by evaluating processes to drive efficiencies and understand ROI in marketing programs, pricing, new store rollouts as well as new projects Develop financial models and analyses to support strategic initiatives, assist with special financial business related studies and cooperates with other departments in preparing analyses. Analyze complex financial information and reports to provide accurate and timely financial recommendations to management for decision making purposes Supporting Senior Management Team and Departments heads with in-depth analysis Prepare presentations to Directors and Senior Management Teams Performs other duties as assigned. When you will work: Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm. Hybrid Work Schedule: 4 days in office, 1 day from home. What you'll bring to the table: 5 years experience in Financial Planning and Analysis. Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance required Master Degree in Business Administration preferred. Strong leadership skills required. Ability to work in a collaborative/team environment and coach others. Advanced Google Sheets, Docs, Slides, Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills. Utilize SAP, Lawson, Anaplan skills desirable Highest standards of accuracy and precision; highly organized, attentive to detail Articulate with excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong interpersonal and communication skills Ability to think creatively, highly-driven and self-motivated Demonstrated ability to roll-up sleeves and work with team members in a hands-on management capacity BE PART OF AN AMAZING CULTURE WHERE WHAT MATTERS TO YOU, MATTERS TO US! Gordon Food Service values our customers and understands that their success is largely dependent upon their workforce. To demonstrate our commitment to our partnership, we will require any candidate who works for a Gordon Food Service customer to provide a letter of support from their management if they are selected for the interview process. Equal Employment Opportunity is a matter of policy at Gordon Food Service, Inc. and we are committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to talent@gfs.com and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line. All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco-free. Gordon Food Service is a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug tests. Job Alerts are unavailable at this time. We apologize for any inconvenience. Since our 1897 founding, Gordon Food Service has grown to become the largest family-managed broadline foodservice distribution company in North America. While we’ve been growing pretty much continuously over these 120 years, we’ve remained consistent at the core of what and who we are: passionately committed to customers and employees. Being part of Gordon Food Service means being part of something important, something bigger than oneself. Join us.