Sr Business Analyst, Facilities - Lakeland

Publix Super Markets • Lakeland, FL

72d

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to provide analysis, accounting, consulting, recommendations, planning, performance measurement, technical support, training and project and process improvement support to various levels of Facilities and cross functional strategic initiative teams to enable and support information-based decision making.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or another analytical discipline with at least 2 years relevant business experience or equivalent OR Associate's degree in Finance, Accounting or another analytical discipline with at least 4 years business experience or equivalent OR High School diploma with at least 6 years business experience or equivalent
• Analytical and critical thinking skills, and the ability to make judgments using sound business acumen
• Change management, negotiation, and persuasion skills
• Communication skills (oral and written), including the ability to listen and communicate effectively with various levels of Publix associates and management
• Computer and data management skills
• Customer service skills
• Interpersonal skills and ability to maintain professionalism
• Multi-tasking, organizational, planning, prioritization, and time management skills, as well as the ability to be adaptable
• Problem solving skills
• Researching skills
• Ability to be dependable, work independently, be a self-starter, and stand firm on decisions while maintaining approachability
• Ability to demonstrate a high degree of conscientiousness
• Ability to be detail orientated
• Ability to always handle confidential and sensitive information
• Ability to take initiative
• Intermediate Microsoft Access and Excel skills
• Basic Microsoft Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint skills
• Willingness to travel, including occasional overnight stays.
• Willingness to work extended hours or work weekends.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Accounting or MBA with concentration in Accounting or Finance
• 3 years relevant business experience
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Certified Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis Professional (CFPAP), or other certifications specific to the position
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), general business practices, and financial statements, as well as business practices specific to Publix
• Knowledge of the Publix retail store environment and operations, as well as the support department structure
• Knowledge of SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley) requirements and internal controls related to work order settlement
• Ability to develop financial modeling tools and use forecasting skills
• Advanced Microsoft Access and Excel skills
• Intermediate Microsoft Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint skills
• Advanced knowledge of Service Hub and replacement SAP Maintenance module (once live)
• Intermediate knowledge of Business Intelligence (BI)
• Intermediate knowledge of SAP Finance and Controlling modules
• Basic knowledge of SAP Project Systems and Fixed Asset modules
• Basic knowledge of Publix structured writing templates such as procedures, memos and financial summaries

Responsibilities

• performing accounting and financial analysis support activities for Facilities operations, with a focus on all Facilities managed store maintenance work.
• providing analytical and consultative business services, both individually and through cross-functional teams, supporting Facilities projects and strategic cost control initiatives.
• developing databases, worksheets and queries for capturing and reporting useful information to enable fact-based decision-making.
• development and mentoring other members of BAR and Facilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Food and Beverage Retailers
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees