Stevens Food Group is looking for qualified Financial Analysts to support a large QRS National Restaurant Chain with 3 years of experience in financial and supply chain fields. Candidates for this role should possess knowledge of distributor purchasing strategy, pricing strategy, distribution method and billing & invoicing. A foundational understanding of accounting and food service pricing models is preferred. In addition, this candidate should exemplify a continuous improvement mindset with analytical and creative problem-solving skills.

Job Duties

· Collaborate with supply chain and business unit partners to align financial goals with overall business objectives.

· Assists all levels of supply chain team in analyzing and understanding actual results through the creation/utilization of ongoing reports and detailed analysis. Results of detailed analysis will assist in improved reporting for budget and actual spending.

· Responsible for compiling actual forecast and plan cost assessments for both external and internal clientele.

· Also responsible for coordinating any explanations of variances from plan or projection along with corrective action analysis.

· Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure financial alignment with supply chain optimization efforts

· Develop new reporting based on cross-functional business/system needs.

· Present financial information and recommendations in a clear and concise manner.

· Contribute reports and analysis for established meeting cycles.

· Support financial analysis and reporting to facilitate the ongoing cost and simplification initiatives within the supply chain

· Uphold financial models to assess and improve supply chain efficiency.

· Assist in analysis of warehousing and 3PL network footprints, cost structures and related changes to delivery and interplant freight impacts

Core Accountability:

· Strong communication of financial and data analysis to support business decisions.

· Proficiency in managing financial aspects of supply chain operations, including FP&A and financial/data analytics.

· Improvement in report generation efficiency and enhancement of data accuracy.

· Ability to understand and manage complex issues and implement practical and innovative solutions.

· Effective collaboration with cross-functional teams to understand their financial needs and provide valuable insights.

· Expertise in managing time and priorities to meet deadlines, balance competing demands, and ensure the timely delivery of high-quality financial analysis and reporting.

Relationships:

· Internal: Leadership Team, Account Executives and Supply Chain Coordinators, Purchasing Department

· External: Clients, Vendors

Role Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field. MBA or relevant professional certification (e.g., CFA, CPA) is preferred.

· 3 years proven experience in Finance and financial analysis

· Experience utilizing SQL, Tableau/Business Objects, Power Pivot/Power Query, and BOBJ or similar is required.

· Experience in integrating data from disparate sources to create cohesive and insightful reports.

· Experience with Food Service Distribution or Supply Chain is a plus.

· Strong business partnering skills, with the ability to communicate complex financial and data analysis clearly to non-financial stakeholders.

· Ability to travel up to 25% (Primarily within the state)