[Remote] Sr. Finance Operational Analyst - 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 Senior Finance Operational Analyst plays a critical role in supporting Supply Chain capital investment decisions by developing financial models and leading the preparation of monthly CapEx forecasts.ResponsibilitiesDevelop complex financial analyses—including cash flow models, business cases, scenario analysis, incremental EBITDA impact, and ROI evaluations—to support CapEx investment decisions and future growth opportunitiesLead the preparation of monthly CapEx forecasts and reporting by business function, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and alignment with enterprise‑wide capital allocation priorities such as capital budget and long-term planningSupport annual budgeting, weekly and monthly forecasting, and month-end activities for National Operations teams Overhead and other strategic Operating budget initiatives for assigned business areasMaintain and enhance weekly, monthly, and quarterly financial reporting, including Project KPI tracking and performance updatesPrepare and reviews accurate and timely financial and business-related analyses, research, and forecastsPerforms advanced trend and variance analyses - incorporates data from different areas and synthesizes. Findings incorporate cross functional impacts, trends, and industry news. Translates findings into process improvementsProvides insights into the performance of the business and translates findings into potential action plans for area supportedCompletes a variety of financial evaluation research and analysis activities requiring the compilation of data and information from a variety of sources both internally and externallyPresents results of research and analysis to managementProvides key support to the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting of the assigned business area including variance analysis and sensitivity testingPlays leadership role in critical planning and analysis processesDevelops and provides ownership of complex short term (1 year) and provides support for long term (3 – 5 year) forecasting models. Predominantly driver based on multi-function business activity inputsLeads process improvements and strategic initiatives within functional areas under the direction of their supervisorProven ability to analyze business processes and provide suggestions for improvementAble to articulate the impact of analysis, modeling, business decision support on key financial measures (i.e. Gross Profit, Operating Margin, Free Cash Flow etc.)Conceptualizes, develops and presents business cases to financial and business leadershipActs as an internal consultant and interacts with management at all levelsPerforms other relevant job duties as requiredSkillsBachelor's degree in finance, Accounting or related field5+ years of FP&A experience requiredStrong Strategic Planning, Financial and Operations / Business Background. Not purely financial background requiredFinancial modeling experienceDemonstrated success in multiple, difficult and complex financial analysisThorough knowledge of and experience in providing economic, market, consumer and business research and analysis for wholesale industriesCleary articulate and present ideas in a clear concise manner. Able to listen closely to identify important facts, assumptions and relevant information. Interpret meaningAdvanced 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 acumenMust be self-driven and motivatedDemonstrated ability to work effectively with others within a complex, fast paced organization requiredLeads and directs the work of others across the company, without direct organizational line of authorityStrong 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 handling several tasks simultaneously requiredAbility to manage confidential informationPossess excellent research and analysis skillsGood judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately availableMBA or CPA preferredExperience with data visualization tools i.e. Tableau, Power BI is a plusExperience with Oracle and UFIN Financial Reporting & Planning tools is a plusBudgeting and forecasting experience a plusStatistical modeling skills a plusBenefitsCompetitive 401kFlexible PTO planRemoteHealth benefits – first of the month following 30 days of employmentMentorship program/developmental opportunitiesPaid Time OffSick TimePaid holidays and parental leave401K ProgramMedical, dental, vision, life, and accidental death/dismemberment insuranceShort-term and long-term disability insurance programFlexible Spending Account and/or Health Savings Account, subject to meeting the eligibility requirements and the terms and conditions of these programs, and subject to any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreementsCompany 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.