Sr. Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst

aa224; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 benefits

PTO from day one

401(k) profit sharing

Additional benefits

Job summary

McLane is seeking a Sr. Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst to perform analysis of operational costs and profitability drivers, maintain forecasting models, and support KPI tracking to guide strategic decisions at our Carrollton, TX office.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, finance or accounting, 5+ years FP&A experience, strong Excel and PowerPoint skills, and the ability to work cross‑functionally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, finance or accounting.
• 5+ years of FP&A experience.
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Ability to analyze data and present insights.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze operational costs and profitability drivers to enable proactive decisions.
• Maintain Excel models for cost drivers and forecasting.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on cost and forecasting.
• Maintain master budgets and participate in the affirmation process.
• Develop dashboards and presentations for leadership with financial insights.
• Provide KPI analyses and identify improvements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Financial analysis

Cost analysis

Excel advanced

Data management

Verbal & written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, finance and/or accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Take your career further with McLane!

McLane teammates, the driving force behind our success, are diverse professionals who work together seamlessly to keep our operations running smoothly. As a teammate, you will pair your dedication, expertise, and collaborative spirit with your fellow teammates to serve America’s most beloved brands. McLane leaders think long-term, act with purpose, and inspire high performance. They lead with accountability, communicate clearly, and drive results through collaboration, innovation, and continuous growth. They empower each teammate to learn from industry leaders, develop their skills, and build lasting connections nationwide.

Perform analysis of operational costs and profitability drivers. Maintain models to enable clear understanding of cost drivers throughout the divisions and enable reliable forecasting and budgeting processes to support asserted business decisions. Maintain financial models that enable a forward-looking understanding of cost and profitability drivers from a strategic planning perspective. Support effective processes to analyze Key Performance Indicators that identify areas of improvement and proactive identification of deviations from commitments and project executional issues. Collaborates with cross-functional teams in the development of new operational and system capabilities related to cost and profitability management and forecasting. Creates and maintains dashboards and presentations to enable effective communication of financial insights. Provides analytical reports of critical data used in making decisions, which impact the overall profitability and success of the business unit.

This position will require the candidate to report and work from the office on a regular basis. Therefore, interested candidates should be within a 50-minute radius from Carrollton, TX

Benefits you can count on:

• Day 1 Benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA/HSA, and company-paid life insurance
• Paid time off begins day one.
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan after 90 days.
• Additional benefits: pet insurance, maternity/paternity leave, employee assistance programs, discount programs, tuition reimbursement program, and more!

What you’ll do as a Sr. Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst:

• Perform the analysis of operational costs and profitability drivers to enable proactive decisions that enable McLane Restaurant’s sustainable financial performance in line with strategic objectives.
• Maintain Excel models to enable clear understanding of cost drivers throughout the divisions and enable reliable forecasting and budgeting processes to support asserted business decisions.
• Maintain financial models that enable a forward-looking understanding of cost and profitability drivers from a strategic planning perspective.
• Support effective processes to analyze Key Performance Indicators that identify areas of improvement and proactive identification of deviations from commitments and project executional issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in the development of new operational and system capabilities related to cost and profitability management and forecasting.
• Maintain master budgets (annual operating and capital budgets) and participate in the affirmation process.
• Maintain forecasting tools to produce future views and assumptions for leadership.
• Provide analysis on Key Performance Indicators and productivity standards and provide input on improvements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications you’ll bring as a Sr. Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst:

• Bachelor’s degree with a major in engineering, finance and/or accounting.
• Five or more years of experience in finance or FP&A.
• Effective collaboration skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and with peers effectively and efficiently.
• Financial and cost analysis experience.
• Strong experience and skills with data management and Microsoft Excel advance capabilities.
• Ability to review and interpret data, transactions, processes, and business practices.
• Effective use PowerPoint and other presentation tools to provide clarity and enable business decisions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills at all leadership levels.
• Ability to work in a diverse and fast paced environment.
• This position requires the ability to read, write, and understand English at a level sufficient to perform job-related tasks effectively and safely. This includes understanding work instructions, safety protocols, and communications essential to the role. The requirement is directly related to the nature of the job and ensures compliance with workplace safety and operational standards.

Fit the following? We want you here!

• Teamwork oriented
• Organized
• Problem solver
• Detailed

Our roadmap. Our story.

We’ve been forging our path as a leader in the distribution industry since 1894. Building an expansive nationwide network of team members for 130+ years has allowed us to stay agile for our clients across the restaurant, retail, and e-commerce industries. We look to the future and are ready to continue making industry-defining moves by embracing the newest technology into our practices, continuing team member training, and emphasizing our people-centered culture.

Candidates may be subject to a background check and drug screen, in accordance with applicable laws.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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