Finance Analyst - Sales & Supply Chain

At Stop & Shop, we’ve been serving our customers and neighborhoods while taking care of each other for more than a century.
A lot has changed in that time, but one thing hasn’t: Stop & Shop is a place where everyone can thrive and feel like they’re part of a family.
That’s because our more than 50,000 associates are a welcoming community who are here for each other to work and win together.
Our associates enjoy competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and discounts to support their professional and personal journeys. Plus, they also have the chance to learn from caring leaders in a culture where diverse backgrounds and experiences are celebrated.
Associates might start here as a first job or the next chapter in their career, but they stay for the flexibility that fits their lives, the chance to give back to the community and the feeling that they are valued. So, we invite you to come, pull up a seat, and discover the ways you can make an impact. Because whatever your background, skill set or career goals, you’ll find there’s always room at our table.

The Finance Analyst supports financial analysis and support to all areas of the business as assigned.

Analyzes brand sales and units across departments to create value added insights and projections. Works collaboratively across departments including (Merchandising, Operations, Marketing, Pricing/Promo, Finance, Merch Planning).

Partners with manager to lead budgeting and forecasting of our Freetown facility including management of cases to understand key drivers and insights. Facilitate along with Supply Chain the mid and month end period results meeting to understand performance and future expectations.

What we ask of you:

• Support creation and publication of daily sales across the business including department and regional views. Accurately project sales by utilizing and incorporating current trends, future expectations, external elements.
• Understand and utilize Revenue Model (BPC) at the store level to create budget and forecast modeling. Implement into Stop & Shop Sales planning process. Partner across brands to understand best practices.
• Create, monitor and present insights to understand recommended actions on Competitor Intrusions. Detailed analysis on results vs. expected impact including commentary that articulates the situation.
• Partner with manager and operational team (Regional VPs) on Store budgets and forecasts to understand and present sales drivers (ie. Competition, EBT, Weather, etc).
• Create and analyze the Freetown DC budget, forecast and projections with the Supply Chain team. Insights include all P&L line items that impact performance.
• Supports the facilitation / discussion with Supply Chain Finance leads on mid period and period end results. Work with Supply Chain on creating ownership for the bi-weekly cadence. Present Freetown results in mid and period end meetings.
• Proactively work with manager to identify and develop sales reporting needs for business support manager in appropriate business decisions.
• Define need for improved system support by taking advantage of technological and industry advancements to gain better insight, more quickly and provide analytical tools and insights to the Division to drive better business decisions and results.

What you bring to the table:

• 3-5 years of experience in Commercial Finance
• Bachelor's Degree. Master's Preferred - Finance, Accounting or Related Field
• Proficient with Excel and Power BI
• Focused and goal oriented, with a track record of delivering high quality results in a timely manner
• Exceptional attention to detail to ensure precision in all tasks and reporting
• Proficiency in implementing automation tools and practices to improve efficiency and accuracy
• Comfortable working in a fast paced, deadline driven environment
• The ability to articulate financial concepts and P&L components to business partners, understanding and aligning with their needs to drive mutual success.
• Thrives working cross functionally as well as within a team environment
• The ability to be in the Quincy office 3 days a week

What we bring to the table:

• Culture committed to celebrating diverse backgrounds and experiences
• Comprehensive benefits
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• Associate discounts
• Team of associates dedicated to serving our local customers and supporting our communities
• Flexible, hybrid work environment with three days a week at our Quincy Corporate office and the remaining days working remotely

If you are passionate about customer service, thrive in a dynamic environment, and are committed to making a difference, we invite you to apply

The starting salary for this position is $72,880 and will be commensurate with background, experience as well as internal equity.

Stop & Shop is an equal opportunity employer. We comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by law.