Sr Financial Analyst - Grocery

H.E.B.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

H.E.B. is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to perform in-depth financial analysis and support essential corporate planning decisions. You will design analysis processes and lead cross-functional projects in a fast-paced retail environment.

The role requires 6-8 years of financial analysis experience, strong communication, and the ability to influence senior management. CPA/CMA are nice to have but not required, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of experience in financial analysis.
• Knowledge of retail accounting-finance principles related to forecasting / budgeting / decision models.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Advanced level facilitation and project management skills.
• Ability to work with all levels of management and Partners.
• Ability to lead large-scale projects from conception to implementation.
• Attention to detail and self-directed work style.

Responsibilities

• Analytics: designs and develops analysis processes focused on providing a financial solution.
• Performs highly complex analysis to inform strategic program decisions.
• Evaluates/scorecards innovative, strategic programs for effectiveness.
• Advising: acts as consultant on P&A programs, processes and policies.
• Project Management: develops and implements performance improvement strategies and evaluates project performance.
• Participates in cross-departmental projects and leads cross-functional special projects when needed.

Skills

Forecasting & budgeting

Interpersonal communication

Project management

Advanced PC skills

Management communication

Influencing senior management

Education

Related degree or comparable formal training

Job description

Responsibilities

Job Summary

As a Senior Financial Analyst, you will perform research work and prepare financial analysis necessary to make essential Corporate planning decisions.

Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions

Analytics:

• Designs and develops analysis processes focused on providing a financial solution
• Performs highly complex analysis of information used to make decisions on implementation of strategic programs and changes
• Evaluates / scorecards innovative, strategic programs to measure effectiveness

Advising:

• Acts as consultant on P&A programs, processes, policies

Project Management:

• Develops and implements performance improvement strategies, evaluates ongoing project performance
• Participates in cross-departmental projects
• Leads cross-functional special projects as necessary

The responsibilities and essential functions outlined above describe the general nature and level of work assigned to this position. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Duties and responsibilities may be modified at any time based on business needs. Employees may be required to perform other job-related tasks as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodations.

Qualifications & Key Requirements

Work Experience

• 6 - 8 years of experience in financial analysis

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Working knowledge of retail accounting-finance principles related to developing forecasting / budgeting / decision models
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Advanced level facilitation and project management skills
• Advanced PC skills
• Ability to effectively work / communicate with all levels of management and Partners
• Ability to work complex issues with senior management using highly-developed influencing skills
• Ability to manage large-scale projects from conception to implementation
• Ability to produce work that impacts management decisions and business results
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently with little supervision
• Self-directed; motivated to get results independently
• Strong attention to detail

Education

• A related degree or comparable formal training, certification, or work experience

Licenses/Certifications

• CPA - Nice to have, but not required
• CMA - Nice to have, but not required

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

• Function in a fast-paced, retail, office environment
• Travel by car or airplane with overnight stays
• Sit for extended periods of time
• Work extended hours