Sr Business Analyst - Distribution Analytics
About The Position
The Sr Business Analyst provides analysis, accounting, consulting, recommendations, planning, performance measurement, technical support, training, and project and process improvement support to Publix supply chain. The role supports supply chain units, cross-functional strategic initiative teams, and corporate support departments to enable information-based decision-making. Responsibilities include preparing enterprise financial and operational reports; developing databases, worksheets, and queries to capture and report useful information; and responding to ad-hoc business requests by summarizing conclusions for business leaders. The analyst provides analytical and consultative services to supply chain business areas, strategic initiatives, tactical projects, and corporate support teams. The position also provides updates on key performance indicators and operating-area economic performance, and trains Business Analysts and other associates as needed.
Requirements
- Meet one of the following education and experience combinations: a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or another analytical discipline and at least 2 years of relevant business experience or equivalent; an associate's degree in one of those disciplines and at least 4 years of relevant business experience or equivalent; or a high school diploma and at least 6 years of relevant business experience or equivalent.
- Have a valid driver's license and authorization to drive a company vehicle on or before the position start date.
- Work independently and manage day-to-day responsibilities with minimal direction.
- Organize, prioritize, and manage multiple responsibilities while adapting to changing business needs.
- Analyze data, identify trends, and draw meaningful conclusions.
- Interpret, analyze, and clearly explain financial information.
- Plan and implement effective change management strategies that support smooth transitions and meet business needs.
- Be detail-oriented.
- Resolve problems effectively by identifying and analyzing key information from multiple sources.
- Develop and maintain professional, trusting, positive, and productive working relationships with associates, managers, customers, and vendors.
- Communicate clearly and effectively in written, verbal, and presentation formats.
- Have basic skills in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
- Have intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel and Access.
- Be willing to travel, including occasional overnight stays.
- Be willing to work extended hours or weekends.
Nice To Haves
- A master's degree in accounting or an MBA with a concentration in accounting or finance, plus at least 3 years of relevant business experience or equivalent.
- CPA, CMA, CFPAP, or another certification specific to the position.
- Knowledge of finance and accounting principles for developing financial analysis-based recommendations.
- Knowledge of other business units, including their basic roles and responsibilities.
- Intermediate skills in Microsoft Word.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
- Knowledge of Power BI or a similar visualization tool.
- Knowledge of Publix systems (SAP, EDW, Host, PIMS, Marwood, FINDSS, DB2) and the interrelationships among those systems.
- Knowledge of SQL (Teradata, DB2, Oracle, SQL Server, Access, Informix).
Responsibilities
- Prepare enterprise financial and operational reports.
- Develop databases, worksheets, and queries to capture and report information for fact-based decision-making.
- Prepare and summarize conclusions for ad-hoc requests from business leaders.
- Provide analytical and consultative business services individually and through cross-functional teams, supporting supply chain business areas, projects, and strategic initiatives.
- Support the assigned business area and corporate support teams on tactical projects, requests, and analytical needs.
- Provide updates on significant KPIs for assigned business areas and on economic performance for Publix operating areas.
- Train Business Analysts and other associates as needed.
Benefits
- Annual year-end bonus equal to one month of extra pay, prorated in the first year, provided the associate remains employed through the bonus check issue date.
- Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost.
- Opportunity to purchase additional shares of privately held Publix stock.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan.
- Group health, dental, and vision plans.
- Paid Time Off.
- Paid Parental Leave.
- Short- and long-term disability insurance.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
