Budget & Logistics Finance Manager

Kroger Family of Companies; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kroger Family of Companies in Memphis, TN seeks a finance professional to lead annual budget development and analyze financial performance across one or multiple sites. You will consolidate results for leadership, collaborate with departments to improve data quality and insights, and coach staff while upholding confidentiality and company values.

Responsibilities include creating budgets, analyzing variances, and producing timely reports to support operational decisions and regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance.
• 1 year experience prioritizing and handling multiple projects with on-time completion.
• 3+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience.
• Ability to perform statistical data analysis and analytical review.
• Ability to work successfully across all organizational levels.
• Ability to collaborate and work cooperatively in a teambased environment.
• Demonstrates professional demeanor and confidentiality.
• Ability to delegate and follow up on assignments while striving for results.
• Strong attention to detail for identifying errors in calculations and reports.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs.
• Independently exercise sound analytical judgment.

Responsibilities

• Develop the annual budget and accurate financial projections for assigned distribution center(s) in conjunction with site senior leadership.
• Identify key actions necessary to achieve the financial budget in consultation with site leaders and department leaders.
• Partner with the site leader and other department leaders to drive execution of action items to achieve budget results.
• Analyze results, review, and explain drivers of significant variances to budget and projected results.
• Consult and serve as the primary contact for the Regional Account Service Center (RASC), General Office (G.O.) and site personnel on all closing financial matters including period close journal entries.
• Produce financial, statistical, and operational information from multiple sources for leadership decision-making.
• Prepare financial models and ad hoc reports of financial transactions into timely reports providing meaningful information for operations leadership and/or compliance.
• Perform a variety of other duties across departments to evaluate financial impact of action plans and processes to achieve goals.
• Supervise and coach direct reports; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to staff.
• Maintain flexibility to work any shift, including holidays based on operational demand.
• Travel to other Kroger Supply Chain sites for stakeholder interest.
• Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Skills

Statistical data analysis

Analytical review

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Crystal Reports

Business Objects

ESSBASE

DODECA

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Kroger Family of Companies in Memphis, TN seeks a finance professional to lead annual budget development and analyze financial performance across one or multiple sites. You will consolidate results for leadership, collaborate with departments to improve data quality and insights, and coach staff while upholding confidentiality and company values.

Responsibilities include creating budgets, analyzing variances, and producing timely reports to support operational decisions and regulatory