Financial Analyst - Distribution | St. Louis, MO

Responsibilities

• Financial oversight over internal cost support on private label brands.
• Approval of cost support initiatives for each category.
• Monitor financial performance – identifying and communicating important trends and problem areas and working with Category Managers to develop plans to address those issues.
• Assessing cost support requests to validate benefits proposed, partnering with category managers to develop specific, supportable business case assumptions, eg volume, pricing, growth rate and market assumptions.
• Reviewing product financial performance and advising product partners on revenue, cost and margin trends and changes.
• Identifying areas of improvement – particularly around financial performance – and working with the category managers to develop improvement plans, capturing expected outcomes.
• Monthly reconciliation of profitability initiatives.
• Working with General Manager on process enhancements for profitability reporting for each category in the Distribution Division.
• Maintain high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong ability to work with data to support cost requirements and profit trends.

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 4+ years in data analytics or financial reporting/forecasting.
• High proficiency in MS Office including advanced MS Excel skill required.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to new analytical tools and software.
• Highest standards for accuracy and precision; must be highly organized.
• Strong analytical and project management skills with the ability to improve and provide insights, prioritize, and respond quickly within a rapidly changing environment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with data visualization software (PowerBI).

Benefits

The perks of being a Bunzl team member don’t stop at being part of a great team or being valued as our #1 asset. We offer a full range of benefits to help our employees take care of themselves and their families today, tomorrow and for the future.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits effective the 1st day of the month after 30 days.
• Paid Time Off - Vacation, Sick, Holidays and Personal Time.
• 401K with generous company match.

Schedule

M-F, 8am-5pm role, working in our St. Louis, MO office. There may be some flexibility to work from home 1-2 days per month if needed.