Sr. Financial Analyst - Performance Food Group

The Senior Finance Analyst supports the Financial Planning & Analysis functions for the Manufacturing Operating Company (OpCo), actively contributing to monthly reporting, forecasting and annual budgeting.  Responsible for developing forecast models, analyzing customer and location level profitability, implementing process improvement initiatives, and completing other ad hoc analyses as requested. This role is the primary Finance support with full P&L accountability.  Must be prepared for a highly matrixed organization requiring excellent communication skills to all levels of the organization, time management and ability to perform advanced independent analysis.  Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and perform any duty assigned to best serve the company. 
 
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 
 

• Supports the month-end close process working with management and accounting to ensure timely and complete financial closing. 
• Prepares detailed monthly forecasts of each location’s complete P&L through independent analysis and partnership with OpCo leadership; includes template generation, data upload, and variance analysis.
• Identifies opportunities for business growth and prepares new business profitability models, communicating efficiently on risk areas.
• Evaluates financial and operational results to provide monthly reporting and financial insights to various stakeholders on profitability, risks and opportunities.
• Develops comprehensive financial models using advanced Excel skills to synthesize data from multiple sources/systems.
• Partners with accounting to standardize review practices and research trends.  
• Liaison to corporate FP&A team.
• Works cross-functionally with operations, procurement and production to identify business challenges and problem-solve.

Performs other related duties as assigned.