Senior Financial Analyst

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Responsible for developing, interpreting and implementing financial concepts for financial planning, analysis and control. Performs technical analysis to determine present and future financial performance. Gathers, analyzes, prepares and summarizes recommendations for financial plans, investment activity, customer deals, trended future requirements and operating forecasts. Develops, implements and monitors financial performance metrics, existing and new store performance and profit and sales drivers. Ensures development and distribution of reports / recommendations relating to financial and performance planning, investment options and related decision tools.

General Summary

The Senior Financial Analyst will support the financial planning process, retail labor planning, financial analysis, and development of key business insights for the operating expense functional area. This position will provide insights, analysis, reporting, tools, and focus on process improvement. Partnering with the Principal Financial Analyst and the analyst team, the ideal candidate will understand underlying retail business drivers and utilize this knowledge to partner in developing reports, tools, and models to help drive the business towards company goals. They will be deadline-driven, drive continuous improvement, and possess robust modeling, analytical and communication skills with excellent problem-solving and partnering abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Leads a cross-regional quarterly labor expense targeting and forecasting process focused on transparency, accuracy, and financial improvement.
  • Partners cross-functionally to understand underlying retail business drivers and utilizes this knowledge to partner in the development of forecasting models consistent with company goals.
  • Leads weekly, monthly, and quarterly performance reviews and opportunity identification for all stores.
  • Shares performance review insights with the financial business analysis team and regional leadership for further short-term action plan development.
  • Align and influence decision-making through operational reporting and dashboards, bringing together high-level financial measures and item-level competitive and category analytics to support decision-making.
  • Provide daily, weekly and periodic updates on results and projections with insight into operational opportunities based on variance and relationship analysis.
  • Manage the weekly reporting responsibilities, offering insight and updates to operations and leadership regarding financial performance.
  • Builds and partners with a strong FP&A network across Whole Foods Market’s global and regional support teams to learn, incorporate and share best practices to better support the team.
  • Organize and drive enhancements to the global financial reporting portfolio as required.
  • Supports alignment and communication with the leadership team through the effective use of PowerPoint, when required.
  • The above describes the general requirements for the position. It is not an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements as the business and needs evolve.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 4+ years of financial analysis/reporting experience.
  • Bachelor’s degree, finance or accounting (MBA or CPA preferred).
  • Experience in enterprise performance solutions – Adaptive Insights, SQL, Workday, and Tableau software a plus.
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Advanced ability to use Excel for data manipulations, pivot tables, power bi, complex and nested formulas, and charting.
  • Possess superb knowledge and understanding of financial systems, financial planning and analysis, and accounting principles.
  • Strong ability to compile, monitor, examine and audit financial statements, reports, and accounts.
  • Planning/Forecasting experience is a strong plus, preferably experience in a dynamic, scenario-driven rolling forecast environment with a strong focus on accuracy.
  • Presents problem analysis and recommended solutions creatively and logically.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to present information in different forums and with all/multiple levels of leadership.
  • Positive attitude, ability to work well and fast under pressure, exceptional customer service attitude.
  • Ability to work independently and be self-directed, as well as be a team player.
  • Ability to thrive in an ever-changing environment.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • Knowledge of Whole Foods Market principles and core values.

At Whole Foods Market, we provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all Team Members and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Whole Foods Market hires and promotes individuals solely based on qualifications for the position to be filled and business needs.

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