Senior Financial Analyst

Are you a finance enthusiast eager to play a pivotal role in shaping the financial landscape of Whole Foods Market's FP&A team? We're seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join our dynamic team and contribute to our commitment to quality, sustainability, and growth.Additional Information: Whole Foods Market is currently observing a 5-day in person office model. This role will be based in our Austin, TX office.

Responsibilities:

• Supports the financial planning process, financial analysis, and development of key business insights for functional areas of sales, gross margin, labor or consolidated performance.
• Works with regional and global business partners to implement tactics related to regional and company strategy.
• Leads a cross-regional quarterly targeting and forecasting process focused on transparency, accuracy, and financial improvement.
• Partners cross-functionally to understand underlying retail business drivers and utilizes this knowledge to partner in the development of forecasting models consistent with company goals.
• Leads weekly, monthly, and quarterly performance reviews and opportunity identification from stores spanning 3-4 regions.
• Shares performance review insights with the Financial Business Analysis Team and regional leadership for further short-term action plan development.
• Performs pro forma and ROIC modeling for operational capital investment decisions.
• Supports capital development strategies in partnership with regional leadership and store development teams.
• May provide advice and guidance to less experienced Team Members.

Skills:

• Financial Expertise: Possess a deep understanding of financial systems, financial planning and analysis, and accounting principles.
• Forward-looking Forecasting: Experience in dynamic, scenario-driven rolling forecasts with a focus on accuracy is a strong plus.
• Engaging Presentation: Ability to present information engagingly to various levels of leadership.
• Collaborative Spirit: Be both an independent worker and a team player, embodying the collaborative spirit of Whole Foods Market.
• Excel Mastery: Excel proficiency is a must, including handling complex data sets, pivot tables, charts, and a range of functions. Power Query/Power Pivot experience is a bonus.
• Data Agility: Familiarity with aggregating and manipulating data from various sources/systems.
• Passion for Food and Production: Experience with food manufacturing/retail support is a plus, aligning with our commitment to quality and sustainability.

Education & Experience:

• BA/BS degree and 3-6 years’ relevant experience OR equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

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