Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis (60162)

The ideal candidate will have senior level experience as an Analyst, preferably in grocery retail, or a related industry sector.

The Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis responsibilities include analyzing financial data, forecasting future trends, preparing budgets, and generating financial reports.

Our ideal candidate possesses exceptional analytical skills, robust understanding of financial trends, and a strong strategic mindset.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

       Oversee company-wide forecasting and budgeting, coordinating inputs from stakeholders and ensuring alignment with strategic priorities.

• Prepare and deliver monthly reporting packages and financial insights to senior leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, including automation, forecast accuracy, and planning tools.
• Support strategic planning initiatives, including monthly outlooks, long-range planning, and hoc financial analysis.
• Ensure consistency and integrity of financial data across systems and reporting platforms.
• Collaborate with department leaders to interpret financial results, identify trends, and recommend actions for improved performance.
• Conduct cost-benefit analyses for business initiatives and capital investments, including preparation of detailed proformas and recommendations.
• Communicate and monitor budget variances, supporting corrective action planning as needed.
• Prepare special reports and financial summaries by analyzing trends and operational performance.
• Approve Bank of America ACH and Wire transactions that are setup by Treasury.

Supervisory Responsibilities   

None

Education and Experience

• A bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.
• 4-6 years of experience in financial planning, analysis, and modeling.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Proficient written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate information effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong collaboration skills
• Excellent time management, organizational, and prioritization skills
• Strong analytical and presentation skills
• Analytical and innovative thinker

• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.
• Teamwork - Contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests.
• Ethics - Works with integrity and ethics; Upholds organizational values.     
• Interpersonal Skills - Maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Leadership – Ability to set direction, train, inspire, and motivate direct reports.
• Computer Literate - Must be proficient in MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS One Note, MS Teams, and the ability to learn new software, train others on software.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machineries, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Lifting of items 10 – 25 lbs.
• This position does not require travel.