Position Overview Role overview:Assist in the Operations analytics function for the company, including planning, reporting and analysis. Provide financial expertise to Operations management business partners in order to fully understand performance and optimize strategic & tactical decision makingOperations Finance overview:Provides strategic business partnership to Operations leadership and manages large operating and logistics programs with the goal of continued improvement in profitability and controlsManages all aspects of the financial planning and reporting cycle including budgeting & forecasting, management reporting and performance analysisPrepares analytic models for senior management to support strategic decision making in areas ofnetwork optimization, mergers & acquisitions, business expansion and efficiencyWork with sales and customers on load fee rates and modelsJob Description
Partner with Operations groups to ensure the accurate and timely preparation of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts
Work with Financial Planning & Analysis to determine timeline and requirements
Prepare budget and forecast templates ahead of plan, ensure Operations personnel understand requirements and assumptions
Assist Operations groups in completion of template; prepopulate and review with them for business rationale
Assist with deployment of required plan changes and provide analyses of final budget
Ensure Hyperion planning and reporting environments are correct
Assist in the ongoing assessment of template/dependencies and planning process for potential improvements
Identify changes, implement and communicate changes
Provide Operations management with recurring weekly, monthly and quarterly analysis by geography and division, including KPIs and performance vs budget/forecast
Create ad hoc analysis to assist Operations group as required
Provide supporting analytics for strategic Operations projects
Collaborate with Operations Accounting to ensure the correct representation of the P&L for Operations activities
Provide business partnership to Operations group
Ensure their understanding of P&L representation of Operations activities
Ensure their understanding of financial dependencies
Ongoing, field queries and create analysis as required
Fully understand business context and considerations of Operations group
Years Of Experience
2-5 : Finance, or applicable experience, including an understanding of key accounting principles
Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or a related field required
Demonstrated proficiency in Excel; some experience with other software (i.e. Access, GL Packages, Financial Reporting system) a plus
QualificationsShift 1st Shift (United States of America)Company C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLCAbout Our CompanyC&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC is an industry leader in supply chain solutions and wholesale grocery supply in the United States. Founded in 1918 as a supplier to independent grocery stores, C&S now services customers of all sizes, supplying more than 7,500 independent supermarkets, chain stores, military bases and institutions with over 100,000 different products. C&S also proudly operates and supports corporate grocery stores and services independent franchisees under a chain-style model throughout the Midwest, South and Northeast. We are an engaged corporate citizen, supporting causes that positively impact our communities.Working Safely is a Condition of Employment at C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC. C&S Wholesale Grocers is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.
