Financial Business Consultant, Fresh Purchasing Support, BAR - LKD - Publix
Lakeland, FL
About the Job
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Analytics, Information Technology, Statistics or another analytical discipline or equivalent
at least four years of relevant finance, accounting and/or analytical experience in an office environment
knowledge of Accounting and/or Finance (solid knowledge of accounting principles and exceptional math skills)
knowledge of statistics and quantitative methods
knowledge of analytical techniques, including how to quickly identify and correct logical flaws and improve the overall accuracy of the analysis
knowledge of Extract, Transform and Load (ETL) and visual communication tools such as MicroStrategy Developer, Alteryx, Power Query, or similar ETL tool and Power BI, Tableau or similar data visualization tool, respectively
ability to set priorities and coordinate work activities effectively without close supervision or guidance
ability to perform arithmetic computations and operations to solve practical math problems
ability to inspect, cleanse, transform, and model data from various sources to discover trends, inform conclusions, and support decision making
ability to interpret, analyze, and explain financial information
ability to problem solve and understand the "big picture" and the interrelationships among various parts of the organization (e.g., department or company), including the impact of changes in one area or another area
ability to develop and maintain professional, trusting, positive, and productive working relationships
ability to create an environment in which a positive and professional service orientation is evident to customers
intermediate Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills
basic Microsoft Access skills
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Analytics, Information Technology, Statistics or MBA with concentration in Analytics, Accounting or Finance or equivalent with
six or more years of relevant finance, accounting and/or analytical experience in an office environment
Certified Public Accountant, Certified Management Accountant, MS Certified Power BI Data Analyst, certified Alteryx Designer, or other certifications specific to the position
knowledge of other Business Units, including their basic roles and responsibilities
knowledge of assigned business functions, including their strategic long-term business needs and operational decision processes
knowledge of financial & strategic planning and consulting techniques
knowledge of the Publix retail store environment and operations
advanced Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access skills
advanced knowledge of Publix systems/data sources (SAP, EDW, Host, PIMs, Marwood, FINDSS, DB2, Store Accounting, Oasis, EDW, Supplemental Data, Nielsen, etc.) and the interrelationships of those systems
knowledge of APT Test & Learn, Basket Insights and Benchmarker tools
knowledge of Nielsen IQ
Finance