Sysco

Senior Financial Planning Analyst

Posted on: 21 Feb 2021

Somerset, NJ

Job Description

Company:

US2160 Sysco Guest Supply, LLC

Zip Code:

08873

Minimum Level of Education:

Masters Degree

Minimum Years of Experience:

8 Years

Employment Type:

Full Time

Travel Percentage:

0

OVERVIEW:

We offer our associates the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. Were looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

Who We Are

Guest Worldwide is a leading global manufacturer and distributor to the Travel and Leisure industry, providing products to over 25,000 hotels in 109 countries. We manufacture personal care amenities and a full range of textiles, and, we distribute nearly everything else you find in the hotel public guest areas in the hotel room. Recently achieving a billion dollars in annual revenue, Guest Worldwide has grown its business by over 200% in the last 7 years. Guest Worldwide is also a wholly owned subsidiary of Sysco. Sysco is a 54 billion dollar, industry leading, global food and beverage distribution company, employing thousands of employees worldwide and home to the 13th largest sales organization in the world.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Financial Analyst provides analytical support for day-to-day business and new strategic business opportunities by collecting, reviewing, analyzing and reporting financial information to understand and drive the Companys profitability, efficiency and growth. This position will work closely with Procurement, Logistics, Supply Chain, Operations, Finance and executive management to gather information, summarize the data to formulate a clear picture, make data driven recommendations, and help implement solutions.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

* Develop, implement and maintain reporting tools that leverage existing data to provide key indicators of profitability.
* Provide regular reports at determined frequency for Procurement, Logistics, Supply Chain, Operations, Finance business partners.
* Lead the Budget Planning and Forecasting processes for Procurement and Logistics, Supply Chain and Operations, including cost center budgets, capital plans, working capital and headcount.
* Preparation and consolidation of working documents and financial statements.
* Prepare and update monthly Key Figure Reports.
* Review monthly financial results, analyze variances, investigate causes of key variances, and prepare summary reports.
* Review sales, cost and spending trends for the channels and identify variances or changes that require management attention. Make recommendations accordingly.
* Proactively propose, design, create, and deliver statistical and expense modeling to support the operations team.
* Assess the impact of operational changes and model the impact it will have to the business.
* Prepare weekly and monthly standardized reporting packages.
* Support the business partners as necessary to prepare cost/benefit analysis.
* Support the Sales team with financial information needed to support customer requests, to understand customer
* Participate in the key decision making processes for Procurement and Logistics, Supply Chain and Operations.
* Perform ad-hoc analysis as requested by business partners.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, INCLUDING DEGREES & CERTIFICATIONS

* Bachelor Degree in business, accounting, finance or related field.
* MBA a plus.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

* Minimum of 4 years financial reporting experience, preferably in an integrated ERP environment.
* Minimum of 2 years of experience in performing financial analysis to include modeling, channel / account analysis, and profitability analysis.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

* Excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal and professional interactive skills. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from suppliers, customers, management and inter-department staff. Capable of working with internal staff from other departments in a proactive and constructive manner.
* Excellent analytical and presentation skills.
* Ability to see the big picture but also work at a detailed level.
* Strong and self-confident personality with the ability to challenge assumptions and ideas and influence without authority.
* Team player who is willing to dive into challenges.
* Ability to synthesize information into recommendations, and use those recommendations to drive change.
* Determination to find information and develop hypotheses with limited concrete data.
* Customer Service Respond promptly to requests for service and assistance as needed. Follow up as needed.
* Planning / Organization - Ability to prioritize and manage multiple priorities/deadlines and shift priorities as necessary. Uses time effectively.
* Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner. Gathers and analyzes information skillfully. Develops alternative solutions.
* Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions. Exhibits sound and accurate judgment. Makes timely decisions.
* Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner. Reacts well under pressure. Follows through on commitments.
* Team player attitude with the ability to work independently.
* Detail Oriented Attention to details and accuracy.
* Advanced computer skills (spreadsheet, database and graphics) and proficient knowledge of all Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical, mental, and environmental conditions in which the work is performed. The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk and use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to sit and reach with hands and arms.
* While this position will primarily work in an office environment, this position will require limited travel to other office locations, staff meetings, company events, training sessions, and client meetings.
* May be required to utilize personal vehicle for business travel that may result in long periods of sitting. Must maintain a valid driver license and provide proof of current automobile insurance coverage as set forth by Sysco.
* If working remote, must have required software to ensure timely communications and have a dedicated work space free of any distractions and participate in customer or conference calls in a business friendly environment.
* This position may require evening and weekend work depending on business needs.

This job description indicates in general terms, the type and level of work performed as well as the typical responsibilities of employees in this classification. The duties described are not to be interpreted as being all-inclusive to any specific employee. Management reserves the rights to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. Nothing in this position description changes the at-will employment relationship existing between the Company and its employees. This job description supersedes prior job descriptions.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.

Sysco

Houston, TX

Sysco Corporation, through its subsidiaries, markets and distributes a range of food and related products primarily to the foodservice or food-away-from-home industry. It operates through three segments: U.S. Foodservice Operations, International Foodservice Operations, and SYGMA. The company distributes a line of frozen foods, such as meats, seafood, fully prepared entrees, fruits, vegetables, and desserts; a line of canned and dry foods; fresh meats and seafood; dairy products; beverage products; imported specialties; and fresh produce.

It also supplies various non-food items, including paper products comprising disposable napkins, plates, and cups; tableware consisting of China and silverware; cookware, which include pots, pans, and utensils; restaurant and kitchen equipment and supplies; and cleaning supplies. The company serves restaurants, hospitals and nursing homes, schools and colleges, hotels and motels, industrial caterers, and other foodservice venues. As of February 25, 2019, it operated 330 distribution facilities worldwide. Sysco Corporation was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

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