Sr Business Analyst, Facilities - Lakeland

Publix Super Markets, Inc.; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock ownership

401(k) plan

Health, dental and vision

Paid time off

Parental leave

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Free hot lunches

Job summary

Publix Super Markets, Inc. is seeking a Finance Analyst in Lakeland, FL to support Facilities operations with accounting and analytical insights. You will partner with cross-functional teams to drive cost control initiatives and inform decision making.

You will develop databases and reports in Excel and Access, mentor team members, and help implement process improvements. Travel and extended hours may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or analytical discipline with 2+ years relevant experience or equivalent
• Associate's degree in Finance, Accounting or analytical discipline with 4+ years business experience or equivalent
• High School diploma with 6 years business experience or equivalent
• Analytical and critical thinking skills with sound business acumen
• Change management, negotiation, and persuasion skills
• Communication skills (oral and written) across Publix levels
• Computer and data management skills
• Customer service skills
• Interpersonal skills and professionalism
• Multi-tasking, planning, time management and adaptability
• Problem solving
• Researching
• Dependability and self-starter attitude
• Attention to detail
• Ability to handle confidential information
• Initiative
• MS Access and Excel proficiency
• Outlook/Word/PowerPoint basics
• Willingness to travel and extended hours

Responsibilities

• Perform accounting and financial analysis support activities for Facilities operations with focus on maintenance work
• Provide analytical and consultative services to cross-functional teams
• Develop databases, worksheets and queries for reporting information for decision-making
• Mentor and develop BAR and Facilities team members

Skills

Analytical thinking

Change management

Communication skills

Computing skills

Customer service skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Problem solving

Research skills

Detail oriented

Initiative

MS Access

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS Word

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/analytical field

Associate’s degree in Finance/Accounting/analytical field

High School diploma with 6+ years experience

Tools

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Excel

SAP Finance

SAP Controlling

SAP Maintenance

Service Hub

BI tools

Job description

Job Category

Corporate Support & Strategy, Data Analysis & Business Intelligence, Finance & Accounting

Department

Finance

Job Category

Corporate Support & Strategy, Data Analysis & Business Intelligence, Finance & Accounting

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 various levels of Facilities and cross functional strategic initiative teams to enable and support information-based decision making.

Responsibilities Include

• Performing accounting and financial analysis support activities for Facilities operations, with a focus on all Facilities managed store maintenance work.
• Providing analytical and consultative business services, both individually and through cross-functional teams, supporting Facilities projects and strategic cost control initiatives.
• Developing databases, worksheets and queries for capturing and reporting useful information to enable fact-based decision-making.
• Development and mentoring other members of BAR and Facilities.

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 business experience or equivalent OR
• High School diploma with at least 6 years business experience or equivalent
• Analytical and critical thinking skills, and the ability to make judgments using sound business acumen
• Change management, negotiation, and persuasion skills
• Communication skills (oral and written), including the ability to listen and communicate effectively with various levels of Publix associates and management
• Computer and data management skills
• Customer service skills
• Interpersonal skills and ability to maintain professionalism
• Multi-tasking, organizational, planning, prioritization, and time management skills, as well as the ability to be adaptable
• Problem solving skills
• Researching skills
• Ability to be dependable, work independently, be a self-starter, and stand firm on decisions while maintaining approachability
• Ability to demonstrate a high degree of conscientiousness
• Ability to be detail orientated
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information at all times
• Ability to take initiative
• Intermediate Microsoft Access and Excel skills
• Basic Microsoft Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint skills
• 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
• 3 years relevant business experience
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Certified Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis Professional (CFPAP), or other certifications specific to the position
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), general business practices, and financial statements, as well as business practices specific to Publix
• Knowledge of the Publix retail store environment and operations, as well as the support department structure
• Knowledge of SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley) requirements and internal controls related to work order settlement
• Ability to develop financial modeling tools and use forecasting skills
• Advanced Microsoft Access and Excel skills
• Intermediate Microsoft Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint skills
• Advanced knowledge of Service Hub and replacement SAP Maintenance module (once live)
• Intermediate knowledge of Business Intelligence (BI)
• Intermediate knowledge of SAP Finance and Controlling modules
• Basic knowledge of SAP Project Systems and Fixed Asset modules
• Basic knowledge of Publix structured writing templates such as procedures, memos and financial summaries

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-beta.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

Your application may have additional steps that you will need to complete in order to remain eligible for consideration. Please be sure to monitor your email, including your spam folder, on a daily basis for critical, time-sensitive emails that could require action within 24-48 hours. Please do not use your Publix email address when applying. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive a confirmation email.

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.