[Remote] Finance Operational Analyst II - Remote

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. UNFI is North America’s premier grocery wholesaler, delivering a wide variety of products to community grocers and retail chains. The Finance Operational Analyst II role involves providing financial support for budgeting, forecasting, and reporting, while also developing models to analyze business dynamics.ResponsibilitiesPrepares and reviews accurate and timely financial and business-related analyses, research, and forecastsCompiles and prepares accurate and timely reports. Able to convey information in a meaningful way utilizing tables, graphs and chartsCollects and synthesizes information from various areas across the company, builds models to provide insight to underlying business dynamics, creates written presentations and participates in business reviewsDevelops and prepares various analytical and statistical reports in support of the business activitiesDevelops, interprets, analyzes and implements complex business strategiesProvides support to the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting of the assigned business area including variance analysis and sensitivity testingLeads special financial and business-related studies as needed to support project objectivesConducts analysis of alternatives, recommendations and research from multiple sourcesSupports functional and cross functional projects and is able to implement process improvements within functional areaAble to articulate impact of analysis, modeling, business decision support on key financial measures (ie Gross Profit, Operating Margin, DOH, DSO, etc.)Conceptualizes, completes and presents analysis in support of management decisions, forecasts and initiatives within the departmentActs as an internal consultant and interacts with appropriate levels of managementPerforms other duties as assignedSkillsBachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related field3-5 years FP&A experience requiredExpresses ideas and information in a clear and concise manner; tailors message to fit the interests and needs of the audience. Able to listen closely to identify important facts, assumptions and relevant informationIntermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access and related software applicationsAbility to be a team member and demonstrate skills to contribute to team dynamicsCapability to work independently when neededOutstanding analytical skills (numerical, verbal)Strong business acumenFinancial modeling experienceMust be self-driven and very motivatedDemonstrated ability to work effectively with others within a complex, fast paced organization requiredAbility to adapt quickly to changing prioritiesStrong administrative, organizational and relationship skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skills are requiredPosition also requires strong interpersonal skills, discretion, diplomacy, and judgmentStrong teamwork ethic, positive proactive flexible attitude ability to take complete ownership of responsibilitiesAbility to work under pressure and time constraints as well as handle several tasks simultaneously requiredAbility to manage confidential informationDemonstrated success in multiple, difficult and complex financial analysisPossess excellent research and analysis skillsGood judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately availableStrong Strategic Planning, Financial and Operations / Business background is preferred, but not requiredBudgeting and forecasting experience a plusStatistical modeling skills a plusExperience with data visualization tools ie. Tableau, Power BI is a plusExperience with TM1 Financial Reporting & Planning tools is a plusBenefitsCompetitive 401kFlexible PTO planRemoteHealth benefits – first of the month following 30 days of employmentMentorship program/developmental opportunitiesCompany OverviewUNFI is a food wholesaler that transforms the world of food for associates, customers, suppliers, and the families served every day. It was founded in 1978, and is headquartered in Risoul, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, FRA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.unfi.com.