Sr. Financial Business Analyst – Grocery, Cust Exp & Marketing

Publix Super Markets • Lakeland, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position drives information-based decision making by providing analysis, direction, consultation, planning, performance measurement and process improvement support to Retail Scheduling & Engineering (responsible for defining and governing retail labor strategy by forecasting demand, maintaining labor standards and system configuration) and cross-functional strategic initiative teams, typically involving Retail Business Unit (RBU) and/or Retail leadership. Within the department, the Financial Business Analyst serves as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) with broad knowledge in the field of financial analysis, project improvement and the development and deployment of analytical technology solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Analytics, Information Technology, Statistics or another analytical discipline or equivalent with at least 3 years relevant finance, accounting and/or analytical experience in an office environment or Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Analytics, Information Technology, Statistics or another analytical discipline or equivalent with at least 5 years finance, accounting and/or analytical experience in an office environment or High School Diploma or equivalent with at least 7 years relevant finance, accounting and/or analytical experience in an office environment
• Willingness to be flexible and adapt quickly and efficiently to change
• Must be self-motivated, requiring little direction in day-to-day activities
• Proven strong ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects, including organizational skills, attention to detail, and adherence to deadlines while ensuring accuracy
• Demonstrated use of good analytical techniques (including statistics & quantitative methods), and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of Accounting and/or Finance (solid knowledge of accounting principles and exceptional math skills)
• Knowledge of Extract, Transform and Load (ETL) and visual communication tools such as MicroStrategy Developer, Alteryx, Power Query, or similar ETL tool and Power BI, Tableau or similar data visualization tool, respectively
• Proven ability to inspect, cleanse, transform and model data from various sources
• Proven strong ability to interpret, analyze and explain financial information including forecasting, financial data and financial statements
• Ability to verify the accuracy and completeness of detailed information and check own work for accuracy or computational errors
• Proven ability to quickly identify and correct logical flaws and/or shortcomings, as well as improve the overall accuracy of analyses
• Ability and willingness to generate unique solutions and ideas to address problems and improve work efficiencies
• Good interpersonal, teamwork and collaboration skills including the ability to communicate effectively with various levels of Publix associates, as well as effective listening skills
• Intermediate or higher level of proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Basic or higher level of proficiency in Microsoft Office Access

Nice To Haves

• Masters’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Analytics, Information Technology, Statistics or another analytical discipline with 4 years relevant finance, accounting and/or analytical experience in an office environment
• Certified Public Accountant, Certified Management Accountant, MS Certified Power BI Data Analyst, certified Alteryx Designer, or other certifications specific to the position
• Knowledge of other Publix Business Units, including their basic roles and responsibilities
• Deep knowledge of the RBUs, including their strategic long-term business needs and operational decision processes
• Knowledge of the Publix retail store environment and operations
• Advanced knowledge of Publix systems/data sources SAP, EDW, Host, PIMs, Marwood, FINDSS, DB2, Store Acctg, Oasis, EDW Supplemental data, Nielsen, etc.) and the interrelationships of those systems
• Knowledge of APT Test & Learn, Market Basket Analyzer, and Benchmarker
• Basic knowledge of Nielsen IQ
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office application

Responsibilities

• Providing ad hoc analysis used in decision making, including the development of new benchmarking measurement processes, reports, scorecards and proforma P&Ls
• Developing analytical solutions through the use of technology to streamline and reinvent existing reports, tools and processes, and to create new reports, tools or models to deliver business insights
• Enhancing the production, delivery and ease of use of analytical products to empower self-service insights
• Providing project support including comprehensive analysis and consultative business and financial-based insights to support strategic or tactical decision making
• Producing, maintaining and enhancing the financial and operational recurring reporting and accounting that supports decision making
• Developing and supporting corporate operating cost plans and report structures
• Continuous learning and growth of professional skills in finance/accounting, analytical methods and technology
• Training and mentoring others

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees