Senior Commercial Finance Analyst

Lidl US, LLC • Arlington, VA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Lidl US is looking for a Senior Commercial Finance Analyst to join the team. As a Senior Analyst within our Corporate Finance central strategy and oversight team, you will play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between raw data and strategic decision-making. Operating within the FPA pillar, you will take ownership of specific commercial PnL lines, driving the month-end close process and conducting deep-dive variance analyses to uncover the root causes behind financial performance. From coordinating bi-annual planning cycles to developing rolling forecasts and supporting high-stakes meetings with Merchandising and Marketing leads, you will act as a key analytical engine for the business.

Requirements

• Exceptional ability to deconstruct complex business challenges into clear, driver-based financial models.
• Proven track record of identifying trends or anomalies in commercial data and independently investigating root causes.
• Advanced mastery of productivity suites, including expert-level proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) or Google Workspace (Sheets, Slides, Docs).
• Proficiency in dashboarding software, specifically MicroStrategy or comparable tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Looker.
• Hands-on experience with SAP or similar Tier 1 ERP systems.
• Strong familiarity with retail-specific metrics, including Sales, Margin, Shrinkage, and productivity KPIs.
• Proficiency in Management Accounting, with a solid understanding of Budget Controlling and the Month-End Financial Close cycle
• Ability to translate complex analysis and financial findings into clear, actionable insights for non-financial audiences.
• A zero-error mindset with the discipline to build sanity checks into complex datasets to ensure 100% accuracy before reporting.
• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field (e.g., Accounting, Finance, Mathematics or Business Administration). We value logical thinking and mathematical proficiency above specific degree titles.
• 2–4 years of progressive experience in FP&A, Commercial Finance, or a similar analytical role.
• In lieu of a formal degree, 5+ years of relevant professional experience in financial planning and analysis will be considered.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in German language

Responsibilities

• Manage specific commercial PnL lines, ensuring all month-end accruals are accurate and fully aligned with departmental expectations and financial discipline.
• Lead Plan vs. Actual analysis by investigating the root causes of performance fluctuations; dive into volume, price, and mix drivers to deliver both recurring reports and ad-hoc strategic insights.
• Coordinate the development of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and mid-year forecasts, playing a central role in translating company strategy into actionable financial targets.
• Maintain and evolve rolling forecast models, updating financial projections monthly to reflect real-time business performance and market trends.
• Act as a strategic resource for Commercial Business Partners by preparing data-backed evidence and analysis for high-stakes meetings with Merchandising and Marketing leadership.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical & Prescription
• Dental
• Vision coverage
• Paid Holiday & Paid Time Off (PTO) to use for sickness or vacation
• Dedicated training plans to ensure you are set up for success
• 401k Plan (+ 5% company match)
• Voluntary Term Life & AD&D Insurance
• Total Well-Being Program
• DailyPay, a voluntary benefit to offer employees access to their pay on their own schedule

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior