Sr. Manager, Operational Finance - Remote

About the role

The Senior Manager will liaise as necessary within and across functional areas to lead the financial planning, forecasting, reporting and business analytics for these areas. This role will be responsible for extending this support across other business units as operational business process changes.

Job Responsibilities

• Work closely with senior leadership to enhance reporting capabilities, structure conversations for smart business decisions, encourage open communication among the team and establish a framework for accountability.
• Provide informed strategic opinions which are shaped by an in-depth understanding of the functional business including emerging business issues for translation in budgets, forecasts, analysis, etc.
• Lead, execute and own the annual budget process for assigned business area. This includes identifying key budget drivers, modeling proposed budget scenarios and partnering with the business to ensure there is alignment, agreement and that the budget truly represents the objectives of the business.
• Deliver periodic forecasts for applicable areas in partnership with the business adhering to timelines.
• Prepare and deliver monthly and quarterly financial analysis and materials.
• Work with senior leadership to provide value-added commentary to monthly and quarterly financial results, enabling swift and accurate decision-making.
• Reviews should focus on operational/financial performance metrics, historical results, budgets, forecasts, and trends.
• Aid the business in aligning strategic plans as applicable to the specific business area to execute the company’s short and long-term goals.
• Conduct organizational reviews to identify strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities and to evaluate operational effectiveness.
• Facilitate the creation of action plans to close gaps on main opportunities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Education/ Certifications: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or equivalent. Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience: 7-10 years of experience in financial and/or business analytic positions.
• Strategic Planning, Financial and Operations / Business Background: Demonstrated success in business partnership as well as leading and delivering solutions to complex business opportunities.
• Financial Modeling and Analytic Experience: Budgeting and forecasting experience preferred.
• Finance Systems Usage & Implementation: UFIN experience preferred.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Outstanding analytical skills, strong business acumen, self-driven and motivated, comfortable working in a chaotic environment, strong administrative, organizational and relationship skills, excellent writing and communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, discretion, diplomacy, and judgment, strong teamwork ethic, positive proactive flexible attitude, ability to take complete ownership of responsibilities, ability to work under pressure and time constraints as well as handling several tasks simultaneously, advanced skillset in Microsoft Office including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access and related software applications, good judgment.

About UNFI

We are North America’s premier grocery wholesaler, delivering the widest variety of fresh, branded, and owned brand products to community grocers and retail chains alike. A pioneer in natural and organic foods, we are growing and transforming to meet the needs of an evolving workplace. Our 29,000+ employees work across America in our 50 Distribution Centers and corporate offices.

Benefits

• Competitive 401k
• Flexible PTO plan
• Remote
• Health benefits – first of the month following 30 days of employment
• Mentorship program/developmental opportunities

UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected ground.

Compensation

UNFI anticipates paying the above-referenced pay rate (or within the above-referenced pay range) for this position. Actual Pay, where applicable, will depend on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, training, and any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements. UNFI is committed to transparency in pay in compliance with applicable state and local laws.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Sick Time
• paid holidays and parental leave
• 401K Program
• medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental death/dismemberment insurance
• short-term and long-term disability insurance program
• Flexible Spending Account and/or Health Savings Account

Physical Environment/Demands

• Office Roles: Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment. Incumbent may sit for long periods of time at a desk or computer terminal. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Incumbent may use calculators, keyboards, telephones, and other office equipment in the course of a normal workday. Stooping, bending, twisting, and reaching may be required in the completion of job duties.

UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected ground.