SR FINANCIAL ANALYST

Partner with department leaders to assist in understanding the financial impact of complex decisions made on the business. Responsible for gathering, summarizing and analyzing the data necessary to perform these analyses. Effectively communicate results to the key decision makers. Demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

• Lead the preparation of periodic financial statements and various analyses to properly record all financial activities
• Perform financial analyses on complex business initiatives 
• Assist in the preparation of forecasts and business plans 
• Collect and validate data from internal systems and outside sources as needed 
• Lead the effort to review system data to determine trends and insights 
• Perform major analysis work and develop insights that drive shareholder value, including financial analysis, market analysis and commodity pricing analysis 
• Develop training analysis for business managers to help with the understanding of financial impacts on decisions made
• Support financial alignment of Restock Kroger within business units and workstreams 
• Assist in the preparation of the weekly and period progress report process
• Demonstrate leadership within the team structure and activities 
• Assist managers in identifying capabilities and processes that drive continuous improvement 
• Support the business as financial lead with enterprise teams: Supermarket Divisions, Accounting groups, Capital Management, Audit, specialty divisions and other Operational Finance teams
• Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

MINIMUM 

• Bachelor's Degree 
• 2+ years of finance, accounting, quantitative or similar relevant experience
• Excellent oral/written communication skills 
• Ability to prioritize/multi-task while providing accurate/on-time results 
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Hyperion Essbase 
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with minimal supervision
• Strong understanding of cash flow analysis 

DESIRED 

• Master's Degree in business administration or CPA license, or in the process of obtaining degree or certification 
• 3+ years of finance, accounting, quantitative or similar relevant analysis experience 
• Retail or related industry experience 
• Proficient in Kroger systems including Oracle ERP, KCMS, Essbase, Business Objects and Quicksales