FINANCIAL ANALYST SR FIN PLNG - Dollar General

Work Where You Matter:At Dollar General, our mission is Serving Others! We value each and every one of our employees. Whether you are looking to launch a new career in one of our many convenient Store locations, Distribution Centers, Store Support Center or with our Private Fleet Team, we are proud to provide a wide range of career opportunities. We are not just a retail company; we are a company that values the unique strengths and perspectives that each individual brings. Your difference truly makes a difference at Dollar General. How would you like to Serve? Join the Dollar General Journey and see how your career can thrive.Company Overview:

Performs various financial analyses and leads certain components of the strategic initiative financial modeling process. Partners with various business leaders to manage P&L forecasting and planning for internal business segments. Designs and prepares various reports as required and assists with ad hoc analyses and projects as needed.

 

Job Details:

• For assigned area, facilitates the budget/forecasting process including distribution of assumptions, gathering of inputs, data validation in close collaboration with functional teams 25%
• Coordinates the variance analysis process for assigned area. Identifies all significant drivers of actual/plan/forecast performance and assess opportunities and risks working closely with business partners. 30%
• Support development and preparation of actual/forecasting and budgeting reporting 20%
• Assists with ad hoc analyses and projects as requested. 25%
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Knowledge of GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles)
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and to be a self-starter in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills
• Creative ability to access information from different sources and pull it together for analyses and presentations
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Detail-oriented – must be able to detect errors and identify trends
• Ability to develop a thorough knowledge of the company to understand how decisions affect other areas
• Intermediate to advanced word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications skills

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, finance, or related field required. 3-5 years of experience preferred in financial analysis/budgeting.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted