FP&A Analyst, Transportation | AI-Driven Budgeting

Wakefern Food Corp.

Edison (NJ)

Hybrid

USD 80,000 - 100,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Wakefern Food Corp. is seeking an FP&A Analyst to join the Financial Planning and Analysis Department in New Jersey. You will perform financial forecasting, budgeting, P&L analysis for the Transportation Division, and support cost optimization initiatives.

You'll collaborate with Finance and Transportation teams, drive periodic reporting, and identify opportunities to leverage AI, automation, and analytics to improve decision-making and process efficiency.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance required.
Minimum 5 years of accounting/analysis experience required.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Strong understanding of financial planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and financial statement reporting.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint and TM1.
Experience leveraging AI, automation, or advanced analytics tools to improve processes.
Ability to work a varied, flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

Create the fiscal year budgets for Food Haulers, NTS, and 7 Logistics departments.
Analyze and prepare period end P&L reports for all the areas listed above.
Forecast transportation costs for new sites including Wholesale customers.
Prepare select monthly journal entries.
Work with accounting team to reconcile any discrepancies found.
Work with Vice President of Transportation on any special projects.
Forecast current year expenses and income for Transportation departments.
Reviews accuracy of the Transportation Division General Ledger.
Drive continuous improvement and innovation by identifying opportunities to leverage AI, automation, and advanced analytics to enhance business processes, reporting, and decision-making.