Sr. Financial Analyst Procurement

Performance Food Group (New); Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Performance Food Group is seeking a Senior Data/Financial Analyst to join its Richmond headquarters. The role emphasizes leveraging big data to optimize purchasing strategies through data pipelines, analysis, and collaboration with procurement leaders. A successful candidate will possess extensive experience in data analysis tools like SQL and Power BI, alongside strong communication skills to deliver insights effectively.

Benefits

Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years in procurement finance, strategic sourcing, or spend analytics roles.
• Deep expertise in data analysis tools such as SQL and Power BI.
• Advanced skills in Excel modeling and experience with cloud platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain large-scale data pipelines and financial models.
• Analyze spend and contract data for cost-reduction opportunities.
• Present data-driven narratives to senior leadership.

Skills

Data analysis

Data-driven decision making

Stakeholder management

SQL

Power BI

Excel modeling

Python

Consulting

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Finance, Supply Chain, Data Science

Tools

SQL

Power BI

Tableau

Python

R

Excel

Snowflake

SAP

Job description

Company Description

Performance Foodservice, PFG's broadline distributor, maintains a unique relationship with a variety of local customers, including independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. A team of sales reps, chefs, consultants, and other experts builds close relationships with customers - providing advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection, and operational strategies. The Performance team delivers delicious food but also goes above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams.

Job Description

Position Details:

• This position will reside in the Richmond, VA headquarters and will report to the Segment Sr. Finance Director.
• This position will travel 10%.

We Deliver the Goods:

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America's food distribution system
• Safe and inclusive working environment, including, culture of rewards, recognition, and respect
• Hybrid opportunities available

Data is at the center of everything we do. As a Data/Financial Analyst at Performance Foodservice, you'll be part of a team that's leading the effort to provide unmatched data insights, using the latest in computing and machine learning technologies. We value what makes you unique so that you have an opportunity to shine and with us, you'll do meaningful work from Day 1.

Come build your future as part of the Performance Foodservice team that delivers delicious food, while going above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams.

We would love to hear from you if you are passionate about personal and professional growth and see yourself as a key player contributing to our continued success as an award-winning company.

Are you passionate about leveraging big data to derive actional insights that reshape enterprise level purchasing strategies? We're seeking a Senior Data/Financial Analyst to partner with our procurement and supply chain business leaders to optimize purchasing programs, leverage scale, and uncover growth opportunities. All using the power of big data.

Position Summary:

The Senior Data/Financial Analyst will be a member of the Financial Planning and Analysis Department within the Performance Foodservice Segment. The Sr. Data/Financial Analyst will bring advanced analysis, modelling, and performance measurement on projects across the segment. Clear on the purpose of data, how to capture, manipulate, interpret, and apply it, they will demonstrate the value and impact of this sophisticated science to inform performance behaviors and activities. They will describe, predict, and improve business performance, while also bridging data and strategy to tell a straightforward and compelling business story.

Position Responsibilities:

What You'll Do

• Design, build, and maintain large-scale data pipelines, dashboards, and financial models that track spend, supplier performance, and savings

• Analyze complex spend and contract data to pinpoint cost-reduction opportunities, demand patterns, and risk exposures

• Collaborate closely with Category Managers and Sourcing teams to translate analytical findings into optimized RFx strategies, negotiation tactics, and supplier scorecards

• Develop scalable forecasting models and "what-if" scenario analyses to guide annual budgeting and multi-year sourcing plans

• Present clear, concise, and compelling data narratives-both written and verbal-to senior leadership, driving informed decisions and change initiatives

• Partner with IT/Analytics to deploy advanced tools (ML, predictive analytics, AI) that automate routine analyses and highlight emerging enterprise opportunities

• Champion continuous improvement by establishing key performance indicators (KPIs), leading quarterly business reviews (QBRs), and embedding best practices across the procurement lifecycle.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Finance, Supply Chain, Data Science, or equivalent quantitative field

5+ years in procurement finance, strategic sourcing, or spend analytics roles, ideally in a matrixed organization

• Deep expertise in data analysis tools: SQL, Power BI/Tableau (or similar),Python/R or similar program language experience and advanced Excel modeling

• Proven track record of leveraging big data to influence multi-million-dollar sourcing decisions and supplier negotiations

• Strong consulting mindset: you ask the right questions, distill complexity, and build consensus across diverse stakeholder groups

• Excellent communicator who can craft data-driven recommendations and deliver them confidently to CXO-level audiences

Bonus: experience with cloud data platforms (Snowflake), procurement systems (SAP), and machine learning frameworks

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Education: Master's in Finance, Supply Chain, Data Science, or equivalent quantitative field

Preferred Experience: 6+ years in procurement finance, strategic sourcing, or spend analytics roles, ideally in a matrixed and/or global organization.

EEO Statement

Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.