Sr Finance Analyst

Sr Finance Analyst

We Deliver the Goods :

Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more

Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America's food distribution system

Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

Hybrid opportunities available

Position Summary :

Candidates must be local to the Denver area, and able to commute to our Corporate office.

The Senior Finance Analyst actively contributes to the budgeting, forecasting, and analysis within the financial planning and analysis department. Responsible for developing forecast models, consolidating and reviewing annual budgets, analyzing customer and location level profitability, implementing process improvement initiatives, and completing other ad hoc analyses as requested. This role is the primary Finance support for both Operating Companies (OpCo's, our distribution centers) with full P&L accountability as well as National Sales leadership in providing finance, accounting, and process support. Must be prepared for a highly matrixed organization requiring excellent communication skills to all levels of the organization, time management and ability to perform advanced independent analysis. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and perform any duty assigned to best serve the company.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

• Supporting topline forecasting and analysis of sales for assigned operating companies and channels of business in a highly matrixed and complex environment
• Prepares detailed monthly forecasts of each location's complete P&L through independent analysis and partnership with operating company and sales leadership
• Supports the operating companies and sales leadership organizations in the development of the annual operating plan including full P&L, capital expenditure and working capital estimates
• Evaluates financial and operational results to provides monthly financial insights to various stakeholders on profitability, risks and opportunities
• Prepare ad hoc analysis, new business profitability models, trend analysis, capital investment return evaluations
• Partners with operations, purchasing, sales, and IT in ensuring compliance with financial authority policies, evaluating return on all capital investments and initiatives. Partners with operating company field accounting organization to address variance and trend issues, standardize review practices and research trends.
• Identifies opportunities for business growth and communicates efficiently on risk areas. This includes operational performance metrics, target staffing levels, sales opportunities, competitive risks, and an understanding of the marketplace
• Supports the month-end close process at the operating companies working with leadership and field accounting to ensure timely and complete financial closing. May research accounting issues with Corporate shared services accounting organizations related to AR, AP, or accruals
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, related field, or equivalent relevant experience

4+ years of financial analysis experience which must include budgeting, forecasting, and modeling of both revenue and expenses

Must have extensive Microsoft Excel experience to include pivot tables, v lookups, and working with large data sets

Preferred Qualifications :

6+ years of experience financial analysis experience which must include budgeting, forecasting, and modeling of both revenue and expenses

Experience doing financial analysis at a public company strongly preferred

Distribution or food service industry knowledge

Company Description :

Vistar customers are everywhere people work, play, and shop. Vistar is America's leading candy, snack, and beverage distributor with more than 25 distribution centers delivering everything from popcorn to healthy meal replacements anywhere in the U.S. The company has thrived by innovating, exceeding customer expectations, and fostering a collaborative culture built on teamwork, doing what's right, and giving back to the communities they serve.

Benefits :

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Compensation :

$95,000 - $100,000 base salary + 20% annual incentive potential