Financial Analyst, Pharmacy & Health
Albertsons Companies · Boise, ID · 3 mo ago
Full-time
Why choose us?
Join us for an exciting opportunity at Albertsons Companies, where innovation and customer service go hand-in-hand. At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for someone who wants to make an impact. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to lead, innovate, and contribute to the growth of a company that values great service and lasting customer relationships. This position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that’s constantly evolving.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the preparation of various financial activities including data gathering, trending, modeling, forecasting, planning, and reporting for the pharmacy division.
- Collect information from various sources and assist in building models to provide insight into underlying business dynamics.
- Provide analysis that enables management to make solid business decisions.
- Contribute to the annual budgeting process, the weekly forecast process, and other initiatives as they arise.
- Prepare accurate and timely Pharmacy financial-related analyses, research, and forecasts.
- Report, analyze, and explain estimates, quarter close results, quarterly projections, annual operating plans, and other Pharmacy financial performance reports in a timely and accurate manner.
- Compile and prepare graphs and charts of data developed.
- Conceptualize, develop, and present business cases to department finance and business leadership.
- Participate in special financial and business-related studies as needed to support project objectives.
- Develop, interpret, analyze, and assist in developing complex business strategies.
- Provide financial perspective on changed or alternative strategies under consideration by senior management; assist in tracking financial results compared with the annual operating plan.
- Partner with other functional departments in the preparation of analyses and to identify improvement opportunities that can provide positive results to the bottom line.
- Develop and maintain special analytical tools and recommendations for actions to improve profitability and operational efficiencies.
- Interact on a regular basis with Division leadership to prepare reports, investigate variances, and respond to inquiries.
- Contribute to critical Planning and Analysis processes.
- Contribute to the financial analysis of alternatives, recommendations, and research from multiple sources.
- Apply moderate to significant level of financial and/or accounting subject matter knowledge to solve a variety of business issues.
- Act as an informed finance team member to management to provide analysis of information, insights into the performance of the business, and project direction input.
- Exercise independent judgment within defined practices and procedures to determine appropriate action.
- Use a variety of tools (SQL, Power BI, Access, Excel, Lawson, Oracle, QMF, OTBI, etc.) to mine data and bring rigorous analytical techniques to bear on complex retail business problems.
- Own and/or play a leadership role in crucial planning and analysis processes.
The position will be based in Boise, Idaho.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field preferred.
- Prior experience (minimum 5 years) in financial analysis and pharmacy or medical experience preferred.
- Ability to be a team member and demonstrate skills to contribute to team dynamics.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others within a complex, fast-paced organization.
- Capability to work independently when needed.
- Ability to manage confidential and proprietary information.
- Statistical modeling skills a plus.
- Knowledge and experience with Lawson and Oracle financial systems.
- Knowledge and experience with Essbase and Smartview.
- Knowledge and experience with Power BI and SQL.
- Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office including Access, Excel, and Outlook.
Physical Environment
- Minimal travel may be required.
- Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment.
- Incumbent may sit for long periods of time at desk or computer terminal.
- Incumbent may use calculators, keyboards, telephone, and other office equipment during the normal workday.
- Stooping, bending, twisting, and reaching may be required in completion of job duties.
Benefits
- Competitive wages paid weekly.
- Access to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday, via our partnership with Stream.
- Associate discounts.
- Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k, and more).
- Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay). For eligibility requirements, please visit myACI Benefits.
- Leaders invested in your training, career growth, and development.
- An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve.
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