What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis position at EG America LLC?
Are you curious about solving complex business challenges for a leading convenience retailer? Do you have a passion for cross functional collaboration? Then you may be the perfect addition to our team!
EG America is one of the fastest-growing convenience store retailers in the United States, committed to becoming America’s #1 ‘one-stop’ destination. The business has an established pedigree of delivering excellent fuel, grocery and merchandise, and food service. Headquartered in Westborough, Massachusetts, our Company has grown to over 1,500 locations across the United States employing over 18,000 team members. You can find us operating under the following store banners: Certified Oil, Cumberland Farms, Fastrac, Kwik Shop, Loaf N Jug, Minit Mart, Sprint Food Stores, Tom Thumb, Turkey Hill, and Quik Stop. Our headquarters in Westborough, MA is home to our Store Support Center, Company Warehouse, and Culinary Center.
What We Offer:
- Competitive Wages
- Work today, get paid tomorrow through our earned wage access program*
- Paid Time Off
- Medical/Health/Dental Coverage
- 401K with Company Match
- Team Member Discounts
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Health Savings Account
- Company Spirit Days
- Employee recognition and awards
- And much more!
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Director of FP&A, the Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) of EG America is responsible for a variety of the US FP&A function. The primary responsibilities for this role are financial planning and analysis, forecasting, annual budget process, monthly results review, and ad hoc analysis supporting sales and gross margin analysis. The successful candidate should have a proven and quantifiable track record of success in delivering results supported by financial and KPI as well as a strong track record of business partnership. EG America’s corporate support center is located in Westborough, MA
Responsibilities:
1. Responsible for the budget process and creation of the annual budget for the US gross margin.
2. Responsible for the financial evaluation for potential acquisition opportunities.
3. Oversees monthly and quarterly budget variance and performance reviews
4. Partners with marketing, category and supply chain teams to drive results within sales and cost of sales areas.
5. Prepares monthly results presentation and package.
6. Identifies trends in financial performance and providing recommendations for improvement
7. Provide various ad-hoc reporting and/or analysis requests and participate in ad-hoc projects Lead the development and implementation of Corporate KPIs, management dashboards and/or performance metrics.
8. Partner with the analytics team to create financial results reporting packages supported by KPIs
Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
The above responsibilities are to be carried out in accordance with documented company policies and procedures, and will be accomplished within established timeframes. All of the above will be accomplished collaboratively while also providing opportunities for independent decision making
Working Relationships:
Internally partners with marketing, supply chain and operations teams as well as FP&A and Analytics team at the Head Office.
Minimum Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting or relevant experience
Preferred Education:
Bachelor’s degree in a business related field
Minimum Experience:
3 years in finance and strategy
Preferred Experience:
5 years in finance and strategy at a retail organization, 1 years in a leadership role
Licenses/Certifications:
Soft Skills/Competencies:
- Must possess analytical abilities, act strategically and plan and manage execution of initiatives
- Ability to multitask, keep teams on track and meet constant deadlines timely
- Readily identify needs and requirements, and establish plans and processes to ensure successful results.
- Creativity, flexibility and an entrepreneurial mindset to the solution of business issues; Sound business judgment and ability to think strategically
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving, negotiation, research, presentation and organization skills.
- Team player with strong work ethics and honesty
- Ability to mentor and develop Financial analyst level talent
- Ability to influence others and drive business performance
- Knowledge of MS Office including Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Other Requirements:
Travel: No travel required
Hours & Conditions: Typically Monday – Friday, 8 hour days in Corporate environment in office setting.
Physical Requirements: Minimal physical effort required; sitting / standing at computer for long periods of time. Ability to maneuver and lift up to 10 lbs.
At EG America, it’s important that our employees reflect the world we live in and the communities we serve. We celebrate our differences, so your unique background and skillset could bring a wonderful new perspective to our team. If you have a passion for delivering exceptional results, thrive in a fast-paced corporate environment, and bring experience in business management or related areas, we'd love to meet you - even if you don't meet every single requirement.
