Financial/Business Analyst, FP&A

Description

The Financial Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) will be a part of our Accounting Department assisting with the evaluation and preparation of financial data as well as key initiatives to improve business performance. You will use your strong accounting and financial analytic skills to support monthly close and general accounting. Further, you will be a key support to the CFO, Controller, and Sr. FP&A Analyst on both strategic and operational financial analytical projects. As a member of a detail-oriented team in an ever-evolving environment, we both encourage and require your candid feedback; and will foster your existing ownership mentality and commitment to continuous improvement to perpetually enhance our internal efficiency. This position will require a high degree of both confidentiality and professionalism.

The Financial Analyst FP&A will own the forecasting and budgeting process, working closely with senior management teams and others who drive the business. This position requires collaborating with leaders throughout the organization to support strategic planning initiatives and drive informed, positive decision-making.

Essential responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Analyze monthly financial reports, provide forecasting support, and prepare various reports.
• Translate financial and cost data into actionable information for management decisions.
• Compute and analyze weekly/monthly costs (Gross Margin, operational costs) and identify variances.
• Assist in all accounting operations, including Billing, A/R, A/P, GL, Cost Accounting, Inventory Accounting, and Revenue Recognition.
• Provide financial support for management decisions, cost savings, and improvements.
• Develop and monitor financial metrics and tracking systems.
• Maintain accuracy and efficiency in the SAP system.
• Coordinate with departments to ensure efficient material movement.
• Review and update standard operating procedures.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, or related function required.
• 1-3 years’ experience in business analytics or related (e.g. financial analysis).
• Exceptional knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Access is required.
• Strong Mathematical Skills- Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, weights, margins, and costs. The ideal candidate must have the ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Good understanding of financial statements and Ratio’s.
• Good Analytical Skills.
• Prepare Financial Dashboards and provide key financial insights.

You Belong Here!

We are proud to be a part of the number one food distributor in the Inland Northwest. Since 1921 URM has been a retailer-owned business. URM’s core business is the purchasing, warehousing, and delivery of merchandise inventory to its Member-Owners. The shareholders of URM are all retail grocers who provide groceries to their local communities. URM operates on a cooperative basis, which means that all its net earnings on business done with or for its member-owners through its Patronage Departments are allocated and paid to its Member-Owners in the form of patronage dividends. Over the years, sales volume has grown to over $1 billion and employment to over 2,900 employees at URM and its subsidiaries—Rosauers Supermarkets and Peirone Produce.

We work in a supportive team environment and in addition to our amazing culture, our employees enjoy many perks, and below are a few of the highlights of our complete compensation package:

• Starting at $21/hour DOE. An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, the prevailing minimum wage for the location, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority,      geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs. 
• Insurance Benefits – So that our non-union employees have more to take home from their paycheck, URM pays 100% of the Medical/Dental/Vision/RX Insurance premiums for the employee and over 93% for the employee’s dependents!
• 401k Retirement Plan with an amazing Company match up to 9% of your annual salary!
• Subsidized Life Insurance for employees and great rates for the employee’s family.
• Company paid Long-Term Disability insurance.
• Short-Term Disability and Cancer Insurance available.
• Life Flight Insurance at Special Rate.
• Great vacation plan!
• Six Pai