Financial Analyst, FP&A

Topco Associates•Itasca, IL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Topco Associates is currently seeking a Financial Analyst for the Finance team in Itasca, IL. This position will be a hybrid role, with the successful candidate conducting work in our Itasca office three times per week and virtually twice per week. Topco’s mission is to deliver solutions that help our member owners, regional retailers, and wholesalers achieve a competitive advantage. We are committed to building high-performing, diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve and drive innovation across our business. This position is responsible for financial support of the Pharmacy Program at Topco, including but not limited to the annual budgeting process, monthly financial forecasting, and the delivery of ad-hoc reporting. The successful individual will partner with the business to help ensure financial reporting is understood, provide insights and recommendations to aid in decision making, and advise stakeholders regarding key sourcing decisions and their financial impacts on the program P&L.

Requirements

Four-year college degree preferred in Economics, Finance, or Accounting
Strong analytical skills and the ability to recognize trends
Ability to synthesize, cleanse, and analyze data from multiple sources
Knowledge and understanding of relational databases (structure, tables, joins, queries), especially SQL
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of products including Excel, Access, and Powerpoint
Understanding of current Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
2-5 years of professional experience
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Good business acumen and the ability to understand how business models drive value
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Self-starter who can work with minimal supervision
Demonstrates a clear grasp of the fundamental drivers of the organization’s financial success

Nice To Haves

Tableau, Salesforce, Power BI, SAP, SAP BW, SAP BI, SAP Business Objects, SAP Hana, or SAP BPC experience a plus

Responsibilities

Analyze and track Pharmacy sales, purchases, and rebates; completely understand how these elements are reflected in Topco’s financial statements.
Develop the annual Pharmacy Program Budget and Monthly Financial Forecasts
Provide variance analysis, ad-hoc analysis, and determine key financial drivers behind performance
Mine and synthesize data from multiple sources, build complex financial models, and create a cohesive analysis appropriate for executive level review
Report and present complex results to senior management in a clear and concise manner
Develop and communicate financial models for new business lines, channel optimization, and evolving market dynamics driven by economic and regulatory changes.
Accurate, complete, and consistent financial information reported on a timely basis, in accordance with established requirements and deadlines
Continuous assessment and development of departmental reports, dashboards, analysis, and processes; suggest and implement process improvements and automation
Understand, model, and convey complex information to key stakeholders in a simple, understandable manner
Effective collaboration with multiple departments and levels in the organization
Clearly communicate to others both verbally and in writing; communicate effectively across the organization, including with leadership, peers, and technical resources
Analyze data and information to independently create effective solutions and analyses
Prioritize competing projects, and consistently meet deadlines
Expand knowledge of the company beyond own department
Experience with sales and expense planning
Understand, simplify, and interpret complex data for key stakeholders