About this opportunity
Wakefern Food Corp. lists this Financial Analyst opportunity in township of edison, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
About Wakefern
Wakefern Food Corp. is the largest retailer-owned cooperative in the United States and supports its co-operative members' retail operations, trading under the ShopRite®, Price Rite®, The Fresh Grocer®, Dearborn Markets®, and Gourmet Garage® banners.
The following information provides an overview of the skills, qualities, and qualifications needed for this role.
Employing an innovative approach to wholesale business services, Wakefern focuses on helping the independent retailer compete in a big business world. Providing the tools entrepreneurs need to stay a step ahead of the competition, Wakefern’s co-operative members benefit from the company’s extensive portfolio of services, including innovative technology, private label development, and best-in-class procurement practices.
About You
As a member of the Financial Planning and Analysis Department, the FP&A Analyst will work with Wakefern Finance and Transportation divisions. This associate will perform financial forecasting, scenario planning, budgeting, and P&L analysis related to Wakefern’s Transportation Division.
Essential Functions
Creates the fiscal year budgets for Food Haulers, NTS, and 7 Logistics departments in Wakefern
Analyze and prepare period end P&L reports for all the areas listed above
Analyze transportation costs for new sites including Wholesale customers
Prepare select monthly journal entries
Work with accounting team to reconcile any discrepancies found
Work with Vice President of Transportation on any special projects
Forecast current year expenses and income for Transportation departments
Reviews accuracy of the Transportation Division General Ledger.
Drive continuous improvement and innovation by identifying opportunities to leverage AI, automation, and advanced analytics to enhance business processes, reporting, and decision-making.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance required
Minimum 5 years of accounting/analysis experience required
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Strong understanding of financial planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and financial statement reporting
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills with a focus on continuous process improvement and automation.
Proven ability to lead projects, manage competing priorities, and coordinate cross-functional initiatives
Outstanding organizational skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Ability to build relationships across divisions and navigate Wakefern to find answers to important questions.
Effective presentation skills
Advanced proficiency with computer operating systems and Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and TM1.
Experience leveraging Microsoft Copilot, AI, automation, or advanced analytics tools to improve financial planning, reporting, decision-making, and business processes.
Availability to work a varied, flexible schedule to meet business demands
Additional experience considered a plus
MBA or Master’s Degree in relevant field
Knowledge of TM1 Analytics and SAP
Experience with FP&A tools
Working Conditions & Physical Demands
Availability to work a varied, flexible schedule to meet business demands
Ability to monitor computer screens for long periods of time
Ability to work a hybrid schedule as established by the division (4 days on-site, 1 day remote)
Core Competencies
Communicate Effectively
Build Relationships
Stay Competitive
Embrace Change
Develop You
Drive For Results
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range for this position is $80,000-$100,000 annually. Placement in the range depends on several factors, including experience, skills, education, geography, and budget considerations.
Wakefern is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and professional development of our Associates. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan with company match, paid time off, holidays, and parental leave. Associates also enjoy access to wellness and family support programs, fitness reimbursement, educational and training opportunities through our corporate university, and a collaborative, team-oriented work environment. Many of these benefits are fully or partially funded by the company, with some subject to eligibility requirements.
About The Work
This job description is intended to set forth the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of the work performed by associates for this position. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates to do this job. Associates may be assigned additional responsibilities as necessary. The Company reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to require associates to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business, competitive considerations or the work environment changes. This document describes the position currently available and is not an employment contract.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. If requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The position covered by this Job Description is expressly declared to be “at will,” meaning Wakefern has the right to terminate the incumbent’s employment at any time, with or without cause. Any written or oral promises or representations to the contrary are expressly disavowed and should not be relied upon by any associate. xzgxqkn Any change to this “at will” employment status must be in writing and signed by the Vice President of Human Resource.
Worksite address
township of edison, NJ, 08837, US
Who can apply
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