Strategic FP&A & Close Analyst

Sysco; Dublin (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco’s SYGMA business unit seeks a Financial Analyst to provide critical information for consolidated and entity-level financial statements. You will prepare journal entries, manage monthly close, perform reconciliations, and analyze results under GAAP and Sysco/SYGMA policies.

Overtime may be required during month-end close and key projects. You will partner with VPGM and site staff, forecast weekly, review financial statements, and produce reports.

Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience in finance, accounting, or related field in a large organization.
• 1 year SYGMA/Sysco experience strongly preferred.
• Must have solid accounting skills and a working knowledge of GAAP.
• CPA and Food Service Industry background a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform weekly/monthly gross margin analysis for assigned Concepts and resolve significant discrepancies or variances.
• Perform the weekly forecast of assigned site. Work with the VPGM and staff to ensure accuracy.
• Perform financial statement review, analysis, and variance explanations during close process.
• Prepare weekly/monthly journal entries.
• Develop and maintain a relationship with VPGM and their staff of assigned center.
• Work with GM’s to ensure accurate accruals and GL account allocations throughout the month and perform monthly accrual analysis.
• Perform timely completion and analysis of assigned monthly account reconciliations.
• Produce and distribute weekly, monthly and quarterly reports
• Provide coverage when the other FP&A Analysts are out.

Skills

ERP systems

Excel proficiency

GAAP knowledge

Communication

Relationship building

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Tools

Infinium/AS400

Job description

Sysco’s SYGMA business unit seeks a Financial Analyst to provide critical information for consolidated and entity-level financial statements. You will prepare journal entries, manage monthly close, perform reconciliations, and analyze results under GAAP and Sysco/SYGMA policies.

Overtime may be required during month-end close and key projects. You will partner with VPGM and site staff, forecast weekly, review financial statements, and produce reports.