Sr Financial Analyst

Performance Food Group - Richmond, VA

Part-time,Full-time - Mid Level

Richmond, VA

101-250 employees

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

The Senior Financial Analyst in the FP&A department will play a key role in financial modeling, data analysis, and capital planning. This position is responsible for maintaining and improving financial models, analyzing data to support strategic decisions, and managing the capital planning reporting process. The analyst will provide key inputs into the annual planning process and monthly forecasts. The position assists with the aggregation of planning data from the company's numerous business segments. The analyst will ensure the accuracy and reliability of financial data and provide insights into the company's financial plan. In terms of capital planning, the Senior Financial Analyst will manage the capital planning reporting process, which includes the aggregation of project financial data and the creation of executive-quality reporting materials. They will build and assess CapEx models to determine the financial impact of investments and monitor capital expenditures to ensure alignment with budgets. For financial planning and reporting, the analyst will assist in the consolidation and review of budgets, forecasts, and financial plans. They will prepare and present financial reports, including variance and trend analysis, and collaborate with other departments to gather data and provide financial insights. The role also involves financial modeling and analysis, where the analyst will maintain and improve financial models for budgeting, forecasting, and decision-making in support of the FP&A Manager. They will analyze financial data to identify trends and provide insights for business decisions, ensuring the accuracy and consistency of financial data in all analyses and reports. Additionally, the analyst will work on behalf of the finance team with system administrators and data specialists to maintain the integrity of financial data across systems, models, and reports, continuously seeking to improve financial processes and models. Other related duties may be assigned as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage the capital planning reporting process, including the aggregation of project financial data and creation of executive-quality reporting materials.
• Build and assess CapEx models to determine the financial impact of investments.
• Monitor capital expenditures and ensure alignment with budgets.
• Assist in the consolidation and review of budgets, forecasts, and financial plans.
• Prepare and present financial reports, including variance and trend analysis.
• Collaborate with other departments to gather data and provide financial insights.
• Maintain and improve financial models for budgeting, forecasting, and decision making in support of the FP&A Manager.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends and provide insights for business decisions.
• Ensure the accuracy and consistency of financial data in all analyses and reports.
• Work on behalf of the finance team with system administrators and data specialists to maintain the integrity of financial data across systems, models, and reports.
• Continuously seek to improve financial processes and models.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field.
• 2 - 4 years of experience in financial analysis or related field.
• Strong business acumen and analytical skills, with a high technical aptitude.
• Understanding of financial statements and finance concepts.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new technologies, systems, and processes.
• Detail oriented with excellent organizational, problem solving, communication, and professional interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work across functional areas, including Finance, Accounting, and Senior Management.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel including use of VLOOKUP's, index(match) functions, conditional logic statements, and What-If analysis.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree or MBA.
• 4 - 6 years of experience in financial analysis or related field.
• Intimate working knowledge of the income statement, balance sheet, and cashflow statement.
• Experience with finance KPIs including corporate leverage, free cash flow, earnings per share, net working capital, etc.
• Experience working in the capital planning process including analysis and reporting of capital project financials and key metrics.
• Familiarity with IBM TM1 and SAP S4 or other financial systems.
• Experience working with large data sets, data models and hierarchies.
• Experience working in a Corp FP&A or Business Unit FP&A capacity.

Benefits

• Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 401K Employer Matching
• Education Assistance
• Paid Time Off
• Growth opportunities
• Safe and inclusive working environment
• Hybrid opportunities available