Sr Business Analyst - Distribution Analytics

Publix Super Markets; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock ownership plan

Stock purchase plan

401(k) retirement plan

Group health, dental and vision plans

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Free hot lunches

Benefits website access

Job summary

Publix Super Markets is seeking a data analytics professional to support the supply chain with financial and operational reporting. You will develop databases, build queries, and deliver insight to drive fact-based decisions across multiple units.

The role emphasizes analytical consulting, KPI updates, and training of junior analysts, with travel and occasional extended hours as needed to meet business needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting with at least 2 years relevant experience.
• Associate’s degree in finance or accounting with at least 4 years relevant experience.
• High School diploma with at least 6 years relevant experience.
• Valid driver’s license and authorization to drive a company vehicle.
• Ability to work independently and manage day-to-day responsibilities with minimal direction.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple responsibilities.
• Analyzes data, identifies trends, and draws meaningful conclusions.
• Ability to interpret and explain financial information clearly.
• Willingness to travel and work extended hours or weekends.

Responsibilities

• Prepare enterprise financial and operational reports.
• Develop databases, worksheets and queries for reporting.
• Summarize conclusions for ad-hoc business questions.
• Provide analytical and consultative services to supply chain teams.
• Support tactical projects and analytics needs.
• Provide KPI and economic performance updates for assigned areas.
• Train junior Business Analysts as needed.

Skills

Data analysis

Finance

SQL

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting

Associate’s degree in finance or accounting

High School diploma with experience

Master’s degree in accounting or MBA with accounting/finance

Tools

Power BI

SQL

SAP

Access

Excel

Job description

Job Category

Data Analysis & Business Intelligence, Finance & Accounting

Department

Finance

Description

The purpose of this position is to provide analysis, accounting, consulting, recommendations, planning, performance measurement, technical support, training and project and process improvement support to Publix supply chain. This support is provided to various supply chain units, cross-functional strategic initiative teams, and other corporate support departments to enable and support information-based decision making.

Primary Responsibilities

• This position is responsible for the preparation of enterprise financial and operational reports.
• This position is responsible for developing databases, worksheets and queries for capturing and reporting useful information to enable fact-based decision-making.
• This position is responsible for preparing and summarizing conclusions for various ad-hoc requests to business leaders in answering business questions outside the scope of business initiatives.
• This position is responsible for providing analytical and consultative business services, both individually and through cross-functional teams, supporting supply chain business areas, or support projects and strategic initiatives.
• This position is responsible for supporting the assigned business area and corporate support teams on tactical projects, requests, and other analytical needs.
• This position is responsible for providing updates on significant Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for assigned business areas, as well as economic performance for Publix operating areas.
• This position is responsible for training Business Analysts and other associates as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting or another analytical discipline with at least 2 years relevant business experience or equivalent OR
• Associate’s degree in finance, Accounting or another analytical discipline with at least 4 years relevant business experience or equivalent OR
• High School diploma with at least 6 years relevant business experience or equivalent
• Must have a valid driver’s license and authorization to drive a company vehicle (on or before start date in the position)
• Ability to work independently and manage day-to-day responsibilities with minimal direction
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple responsibilities while adapting to changing business needs
• Analyzes data, identifies trends, and draws meaningful conclusions
• Ability to interpret, analyze, and clearly explain financial information
• Ability to plan and implement effective change management strategies that support smooth transitions and meet business needs
• Ability to be detail orientated
• Ability to effectively resolve problems by identifying and analyzing key information from multiple sources
• Ability to develop and maintain professional, trusting, positive, and productive working relationships with associates, managers, customers, and vendors
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written, verbal, and presentation formats
• Basic skills in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel, and Access
• Willingness to travel, including occasional overnight stays
• Willingness to work extended hours or work weekends

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in accounting or MBA with concentration in Accounting or Finance with at least 3 years relevant business experience or equivalent
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Certified Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis Professional (CFPAP), or other certifications specific to the position
• Knowledge of finance and accounting principles to develop financial analysis-based recommendations
• Knowledge of other business units, including their basic roles and responsibilities
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Word,
• Advance skills in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Access
• Knowledge in Power BI or similar visualization tool
• Knowledge in Publix Systems (SAP, EDW, Host, PIMS, Marwood, FINDSS, DB2) and the inter-relationships of those systems
• Knowledge in SQL (Teradata, DB2, Oracle, SQL Server, Access, Informix)

Benefits Information

• Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost
• An opportunity to purchase additional shares of our privately-held stock
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Group health, dental and vision plans
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria
• Visit our website to see all of our benefits: https://jobs.publix.com/benefits/

Year End Bonus

As a year-end bonus to associates, Publix issues one month’s extra pay (pro-rated in the first year) each year if associate remains employed through issue date of the bonus check that year. This is calculated as a 13th month of pay in the Potential Annual Pay with Bonus line above.

Additional Information

For this position, Publix does not and will not file a petition or application with the USCIS or Department of State on behalf of any noncitizen for any immigration-related benefit to work and/or to continue to work in the United States, e.g., an H-1B or TN petition or permanent residence.