Financial Analyst

Wakefern Food Corp. is the largest retailer-owned cooperative in the United States and supports its co-operative members' retail operations, trading under the Shop Rite®, Price Rite®, The Fresh Grocer®, Dearborn Markets®, and Gourmet Garage® banners.

Employing an innovative approach to wholesale business services, Wakefern focuses on helping the independent retailer compete in a big business world. Providing the tools entrepreneurs needs to stay a step ahead of the competition, Wakefern's co-operative members benefit from the company's extensive portfolio of services, including innovative technology, private label development, and best-in-class procurement practices.

As a member of the Financial Planning and Analysis Department, the FP&A Analyst will work with Wakefern Finance and Transportation divisions. This associate will perform financial forecasting, scenario planning, budgeting, and P&L analysis related to Wakefern's Transportation Division.

• Creates the fiscal year budgets for Food Haulers, NTS, and 7 Logistics departments in Wakefern
• Analyze and prepare period end P&L reports for all the areas listed above
• Analyze transportation costs for new sites including Wholesale customers
• Prepare select monthly journal entries
• Work with accounting team to reconcile any discrepancies found
• Work with Vice President of Transportation on any special projects
• Forecast current year expenses and income for Transportation departments
• Reviews accuracy of the Transportation Division General Ledger.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation by identifying opportunities to leverage AI, automation, and advanced analytics to enhance business processes, reporting, and decision-making.

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance required
• Minimum 5 years of accounting/analysis experience required
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Strong understanding of financial planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and financial statement reporting
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills with a focus on continuous process improvement and automation.
• Proven ability to lead projects, manage competing priorities, and coordinate cross-functional initiatives
• Outstanding organizational skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to build relationships across divisions and navigate Wakefern to find answers to important questions.
• Advanced proficiency with computer operating systems and Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and TM1.
• Experience leveraging Microsoft Copilot, AI, automation, or advanced analytics tools to improve financial planning, reporting, decision-making, and business processes.
• Availability to work a varied, flexible schedule to meet business demands

• MBA or Master's Degree in relevant field
• Knowledge of TM1 Analytics and SAP
• Experience with FP&A tools

• Availability to work a varied, flexible schedule to meet business demands
• Ability to monitor computer screens for long periods of time
• Ability to work a hybrid schedule as established by the division (4 days on-site, 1 day remote)

• Communicate Effectively
• Build Relationships
• Stay Competitive
• Develop You
• Drive For Results

The salary range for this position is $80,000-$100,000 annually. Placement in the range depends on several factors, including experience, skills, education, geography, and budget considerations.

Wakefern is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and professional development of our Associates. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and…