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Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst

Gordon Food Service
remote work
United States, Michigan, Wyoming
1300 Gezon Parkway Southwest (Show on map)
Apr 22, 2025
Welcome to Gordon Food Service! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us, and we have an amazing story to share. See below for a quick glance of who we are and the impact you could have on the food service industry. There's a seat at our table for you... The Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst supports the Gordon Food Service company financials forecasting, annual budgeting process, operating plan variance and analysis and special projects. They also provide financial consulting and strategic support to senior management including preparing financial presentations, capital expenditure analysis, and other projects requested by senior management, and act as the analytical engine of the Finance team to provide insights and support optimal business decision making. When you will work: Hybrid Schedule 4 days in office 1 day work from home Monday to Friday 8 am to 5 pm What you will do: Analyze current and past trends in key performance indicators including all areas of revenue, cost of sales, expenses, capital expenditures, sales, product and customer trends, and working capital. Monitor performance indicators, highlighting trends and analyzing causes of unexpected variance Assist with the continued development of Budgeting, Financial Forecasting, Operating Plan, long range plans, and Modeling tools Perform Ad-Hoc Reporting and Analysis, utilizing PC and or mainframe based systems and software, compiles and prepares reports, graphs and charges of data developed. Prepares Quarterly and Monthly Financial reports Implement and work with a Business Intelligence Tool and Dashboard reports Improve performance by evaluating processes to drive efficiencies and understand ROI in marketing programs, pricing, new store rollouts as well as new projects Prepare financial models and analyses to support strategic initiatives, assist with special financial business related studies and cooperate with other departments in preparing analyses. Analyze financial information and reports to provide accurate and timely financial recommendations to management for decision making purposes Supporting Senior Management Team and Departments heads with in-depth analysis Prepare presentations to Directors and Senior Management Teams Performs other duties as assigned. What you bring to the table: Three years experience in Financial Planning and Analysis strongly preferred. Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance required. Ability to work in a collaborative/team environment and coach others. Intermediate to Advanced Google Sheets, Docs, Slides, Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills. Utilize SAP, Lawson, Anaplan to obtain proper information to complete analysis or job function. Highest standards of accuracy and precision; highly organized, attentive to detail Articulate with excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong interpersonal and communication skills Ability to think creatively, highly-driven and self-motivated Demonstrated ability to roll-up sleeves and work with team members in a hands-on capacity BE PART OF AN AMAZING CULTURE WHERE WHAT MATTERS TO YOU, MATTERS TO US! Gordon Food Service values our customers and understands that their success is largely dependent upon their workforce. To demonstrate our commitment to our partnership, we will require any candidate who works for a Gordon Food Service customer to provide a letter of support from their management if they are selected for the interview process. Equal Employment Opportunity is a matter of policy at Gordon Food Service, Inc. and we are committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to talent@gfs.com and use the words "Accommodation Request" in your subject line. All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco-free. Gordon Food Service is a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug tests.