Financial Analyst | Distribution St. Louis, MO

Bunzl Distribution NA • Hazelwood, MO

9h • Onsite

About The Position

The Financial Analyst will be responsible for working directly with the leadership of the Private Label Brands team and other members in the Category Management group on financial expectations and performance of their products. This is a Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm role, working in our St. Louis, MO office. There may be some flexibility to work from home 1-2 days per month if needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma required
• 4+ years in data analytics or financial reporting/forecasting.
• High proficiency in MS Office including advanced MS Excel skill required
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to new analytical tools and software.
• Highest standards for accuracy and precision; must be highly organized.
• Strong analytical and project management skills with the ability to improve and provide insights, prioritize, and respond quickly within a rapidly changing environment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with data visualization software (PowerBI).

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Financial oversight over internal cost support on private label brands.
• Approval of cost support initiatives for each category.
• Monitor financial performance – identifying and communicating important trends and problem areas and working with Category Managers to develop plans to address those issues.
• Assessing cost support requests to validate benefits proposed, partnering with category managers to develop specific, supportable business case assumptions, eg volume, pricing, growth rate and market assumptions.
• Reviewing product financial performance and advising product partners on revenue, cost and margin trends and changes.
• Identifying areas of improvement – particularly around financial performance – and working with the category managers to develop improvement plans, capturing expected outcomes.
• Monthly reconciliation of profitability initiatives.
• Working with General Manager on process enhancements for profitability reporting for each category in the Distribution Division.
• Maintain high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong ability to work with data to support cost requirements and profit trends.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits effective the 1st day of the month after 30 days
• Paid Time Off - Vacation, Sick, Holidays and Personal Time
• 401K with generous company match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED