Sr. Finance Operational Analyst - Remote

About the role

The Senior Finance Operational Analyst supports Supply Chain capital investment decisions by developing sophisticated financial models, leading monthly CapEx forecasts, and supporting annual budgeting and forecasting processes. This role requires a highly analytical thinker with strong technical capabilities and the ability to translate complex financial insights into actionable recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Develop 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 opportunities.
• Lead the preparation of monthly CapEx forecasts and reporting by business function, ensuring accuracy and alignment with enterprise-wide capital allocation priorities.
• Support annual budgeting, weekly and monthly forecasting, and month-end activities for National Operations teams.
• Maintain and enhance weekly, monthly, and quarterly financial reporting, including Project KPI tracking and performance updates.
• Prepare and review accurate and timely financial and business-related analyses, research, and forecasts.
• Perform advanced trend and variance analyses, incorporating data from different areas and synthesizing findings.
• Translate findings into process improvements and provide insights into the performance of the business.
• Provide key support to the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting of the assigned business area, including variance analysis and sensitivity testing.
• Develop and provide support for complex short-term and long-term forecasting models.
• Lead process improvements and strategic initiatives within functional areas under the direction of their supervisor.
• Analyze business processes and provide suggestions for improvement.
• Articulate the impact of analysis, modeling, and business decision support on key financial measures.
• Develop and present business cases to financial and business leadership.
• Act as an internal consultant and interact with management at all levels.
• Perform other relevant job duties as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field.
• MBA or CPA preferred.
• 5+ years of FP&A experience required.
• Experience with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) is a plus.
• Experience with Oracle and UNFI Financial Reporting & Planning tools is a plus.
• Strategic Planning, Financial, and Operations/Business Background.
• Financial modeling experience.
• Budgeting and forecasting experience a plus.
• Cleary articulate and present ideas in a clear concise manner.
• Able to listen closely to identify important facts, assumptions, and relevant information.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access, and related software applications.
• Strong analytical skills (numerical, verbal).
• Strong business acumen.
• Self-driven and motivated.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others within a complex, fast-paced organization.
• Leadership and directing the work of others across the company.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, discretion, diplomacy, and judgment.
• Positive proactive flexible attitude, ability to take complete ownership of responsibilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle several tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to manage confidential information.
• Statistical modeling skills a plus.
• Excellent research and analysis skills.
• Good judgment is required for this position.