Financial Analyst - Planning

Meijer•Grand Rapids, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position supports the operational and functional areas of Meijer by providing financial analysis and proactive business partnering to their designated support areas. Establishes, interprets, analyzes and presents complex accounting and financial information, while working under minimum supervision.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
5+ years of accounting or financial-related business experience
Exceptional communication and analytical skills
Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
Thorough understanding of U.S. GAAP and its application
Strong financial modeling capabilities
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel, and ability to work across multiple business systems
Extensive knowledge of retail department functions and their impact on financial statements

Nice To Haves

Project management skills a plus
Experience supporting real estate finance, capital planning, or lease/tenant-related financial processes

Responsibilities

Creates and evaluates strategic financial models of proposed business solutions (ROI’s, BVA’s, Proforma’s)
Provides financial support to the operational and functional business areas they support and serves as their business partner
Provides proactive guidance on business performance and appropriate financial solutions
Analyzes complex business and financial issues and summarizes insights clearly and effectively for internal stakeholders
Creates and evaluates performance scorecards of different business activities
Creates new processes and leads process improvements on large-scale cross-functional projects
Partners with Real Estate and cross-functional teams to provide financial oversight of real estate and property-related activities
Maintains alignment between MRI and SAP, including mapping updates, issue resolution, and reconciliations
Manages CAM processes, including tracking, forecasting, reconciliation, and collection support
Monitors tenant receivables and supports resolution of outstanding balances and collectability
Develops ROI models and proformas for real estate investments, including outlot and self-development opportunities
Supports rental income reporting, planning, and forecasting
Provides reporting and analysis for outlot sales and other property dispositions
Develops and maintains consolidated Real Estate P&L reporting, including rental income and property transactions
Delivers variance analysis and actionable insights on Real Estate performance