Financial Analyst - Logistics

Department: JDMS Supply Chain/Logistics
Post End Date: 04/12/2023
Position Type: Employee
Position Reports To: Senior Supply Chain Manager or Supply Chain Manger
Position Supervises: Finance ASPs
Pay Level: 6
FLSA Status: Exempt

At Kroger, we are looking for talented and engaged individuals with a passion to Feed the Human Spirit. We need individuals who will share in our goal to being friendly and caring, and to make sure that everything we do is Fresh for Everyone in our communities. Our employees are leaders who are committed to personifying Our Promise of Everyone Friendly and Caring, Everything Fresh, to Uplift in Every Way and to Improve Every Day.

Kroger is excited to move to Maryland and we are looking for great associates to join our team! Our Fulfillment Center (FC), located in Frederick, is a proud member of the nation-wide Kroger Family of Companies. The FC is a new concept for Kroger – where customer orders are picked daily by Fulfillment Center Associates and delivered to customer homes the following day in branded refrigerated vans by Delivery Drivers.

Why you’ll love working with us:

Competitive Wages

Tuition Reimbursement after 6 months of employment (up to $3,500 a year and $21,000 over your career)

Consistent schedule

Excellent health benefit package

401(k) Options

Paid time off (vacation, holidays and personal days)

Employee discounts of Kroger-branded food

Employee discounts with cell phone providers, computer companies, travel organizations and more!

Advancement potential in a fast-growing industry. Come for a job. Stay for a career.

Responsible to supervise and direct the finance functions at the Distribution Center. Prepare periodic reports, review and reconcile data, and participate in the development of specialized financial data. Oversee and prepare entries and adjustments to records, files, and statements. Assist with financial and variance analyses, budgeting and forecasting preparation. Ensure that finance functions are complete in accordance with established policies and standards and related governmental requirements. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Essential Job Functions

• Prepare account reconciliations, review period end financial statements and research variances
• Produce financial models and forecasts as requested by management
• Prepare budgeting, forecasting, and reporting numbers for site
• Manage budget and serve as system administrator to budget software
• Produce financial, statistical, and operational information from multiple sources for use in decision-making
• Assist the site in budgeting, financial analysis and cost control
• Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
• Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports
• Assist the controller in counseling the site concerning operations and other problems relating to financial control
• Prepare ad hoc reports of financial transactions into accurate timely reports that provide meaningful information for operating management and/or comply with federal, state, and local regulations
• Prepare and submit period end journal entries
• Maintain flexibility to work any shift, including holidays

Minimum Position Qualifications

• Ability to delegate and follow up on assignments while striving for results
• Independently exercise sound analytical judgment
• Requires ability to perform statistical data analysis and analytical review
• Ability to travel independently (<10%)
• Strong attention to detail for identifying errors in calculations and reports
• 2+ years financial experience with emphasis on forecasting and/or budgeting
• Demonstrated ability to relate to and understand others
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent listening and verbal communication skills
• Experience in prioritizing and handling multiple projects and assignments while attaining on-time completion
• Must be a team player
• Proficient in Microsoft office programs
• Demonstrates professional demeanor and confidentiality

Desired Previous Experience/Education

• Strong ability to learn Kroger software (Crystal Reports, Business Objects, DODECA and ESSBASE)
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance

Leadership Behaviors: Achieves Results through Teamwork, Coaches and Develops Others, Communicates Effectively and Candidly, Executes with Excellence, Leads Change and Innovation, Leads through Positive Influence, Provides Clear and Strategic Direction, Puts the Customer First. For more information on the Kroger Leadership Behavior model, click here.

Education Level: High School Diploma/GED Desired
Required Travel: Up to 25%
Required Certifications/Licenses: None
Regions: Mid-Atlantic