Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst

Gordon Food Service•Michigan, MI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst supports the Gordon Food Service company financials forecasting, annual budgeting process, operating plan variance and analysis and special projects. Provides financial consulting and strategic support to senior management including preparing financial presentations, capital expenditure analysis, and other projects requested by senior management. Acts as the analytical engine of the Finance team to provide insights and support optimal business decision making.

Requirements

3 years experience in Financial Planning and Analysis.
In lieu of the specified education and experience requirements, a proven capability to perform the essential functions of the job, as demonstrated by an equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant work experience may be considered.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
Ability to work in a collaborative/team environment and coach others.
Intermediate to Advanced Google Sheets, Docs, Slides, Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.
Utilize SAP, Lawson, Anaplan to obtain proper information to complete analysis or job function.
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 capacity.

Responsibilities

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
Assist with 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.
Prepares 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
Prepare financial models and analyses to support strategic initiatives, assist with special financial business related studies and cooperate with other departments in preparing analyses.
Analyze 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.