Sr. Manager Business Analytics & Insights - remote (Finance)
Who We Are:
UNFI is North America's Premier Food Wholesaler. We transform the world of food for our associates, customers, suppliers and the families we serve every day. With deeper full store selection and compelling brands for every aisle, built on an unmatched heritage in great food and fresh thinking. And smarter food solutions, from fulfillment to insights and beyond, that help entrepreneurs and major brands alike unlock their full potential and transform their businesses - for the better. Better Food. Better Future.
Purpose:
This position will be the key business partner and financial liaison for Corporate FP&A and Segment finance leadership teams. As a key Finance business partner, the Senior Manager will liaise as necessary within and across functional areas to lead the financial planning, forecasting, reporting and business analytics for these areas. This role will be responsible for extending this support across other Business Units (i.e. Natural and Conventional segments), as well as supporting operational business process changes. This position will manage a team, overseeing quality consolidation processes and driving value added insights of financials across the Finance organization.
Job Responsibilities:
- Work closely with senior leadership to enhance reporting capabilities, structure conversations for smart business decisions, encourage open communication among the team and establish a framework for accountability.
- Provide informed strategic opinions which are shaped by an in depth understanding of the business financials including emerging trends for translation in budgets, forecasts, analysis, etc.
- Lead, execute and own the annual budget process for assigned business area. This includes identifying key budget drivers, modeling proposed budget scenarios and partnering with the business to ensure there is alignment, agreement and that the budget truly represents the objectives of the business.
- Deliver periodic forecasts for applicable area in partnership with the business adhering to timelines set by Corporate.
- Preparation of Monthly and Quarterly financial analysis and materials. Work with senior leadership to provide value-added commentary to monthly and quarterly financial results, enabling swift and accurate decision-making. Reviews should focus on operational/financial performance metrics, historical results, budgets, forecasts, and trends.
- Conduct organizational and workflow reviews to identify strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities and to evaluate and improve operational effectiveness. Facilitate creation of action plans to close gaps on main opportunities.
- Assist business in aligning strategic plans as applicable to the specific business area to execute the company's short and long-term goals.
Job Requirements: Education/ Certifications/Experience:
- Master's degree or equivalent professional experience
- 10+ years of experience in financial and/or business analytic position
- Budgeting and forecasting experience necessary
- Business Implementation experience preferred
- System Implementation experience preferred
- Demonstrated success in business partnership as well as leading and delivering solutions to complex business opportunities
- TMS, Oracle EPM, PowerBI experience preferred
- Proven experience successfully leading others day-to-day work necessary
Knowledge/Skills/ Abilities:
- Outstanding analytical skills (numerical, verbal)
- Strong Strategic Planning, Financial and Operations ... Pure financial background not a requirement
- Strong business acumen
- Excellent written and executive communication skills
- Financial modeling and analytic experience
- Project Management experience is bonus
- Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. - M/F/Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
