FP&A Manager - CHEF'STORE (Hybrid: Onsite and Remote Work)

This position has been segmented as Hybrid meaning there is a combination of three onsite days per week and the rest remote.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes, working closely with business units to ensure alignment with organizational goals.

• Prepare and maintain detailed financial models to support various budgeting scenarios, including sales, costs, and profitability.

• Provide actionable insights into financial trends and performance against budget.

• Conduct monthly, quarterly, and annual financial performance analysis, including variance analysis between actuals and forecasts/budget.

• Analyze sales data, product margins, and store performance to drive actionable insights for senior leadership.

• Develop KPIs and dashboards to monitor financial and operational performance.

• Collaborate with senior management and department heads to assess financial impact of key business initiatives, investments, and cost-saving opportunities.

• Support decision-making by providing financial models, risk analysis, and recommendations.

• Assist in business case development for new store openings, product launches, and expansion plans.

• Work to streamline financial processes and reporting tools to increase efficiency and reduce reporting timelines.

• Implement best practices in financial planning and analysis, focusing on automation and system integration.

• Foster a collaborative and high-performance team culture.

Supervision:

• 1 Sr. Analyst

Relationships:

• Internal: Interact with all levels of associates within the CHEF’STORE. 

• External: Interact with consultants, vendors, and other third parties as necessary for projects and ongoing business concerns. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, preferably within the retail, food, or consumer goods industry.

• Experience with retail-specific financial metrics (e.g., same-store sales, LFL, basket size, etc.).

• Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms.

• Proven track record of driving cost efficiencies and operational improvements while maintaining a focus on long-term business sustainability.

• Expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, and budgeting, with advanced proficiency in Excel and financial planning tools (e.g., Anaplan, SAP, Oracle, Hyperion).

• Ability to analyze complex data, identify trends, and present actionable insights with clarity and transparency.

• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and effectively communicate complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.

• Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to accuracy, integrity, and continuous improvement.

• Ability to travel 10%

Preferred Qualifications:

Communication skills:

• Ability to convey ideas clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing

• Skill in active listening and ensuring mutual understanding

• Proficiency in giving constructive feedback and facilitating open dialogue 

Emotional Intelligence:

• Capacity to understand and relate to the emotions and perspectives of team members

• Ability to manage one’s own emotions and respond appropriately to the emotions of others

• Skill in building strong, trusting relationships and fostering a supportive team environment

Problem Solving:

• Ability to analyze information, consider alternatives, and make sound decisions

• Skill in identifying and resolving conflicts and challenges promptly and effectively

• Capacity to think critically and strategically about the best course of action

Inspiration:

• Ability to inspire and motivate team members toward achieving common goals

• Skill in recognizing and rewarding contributions and success

• Proficiency in creating an environment that encourages engagement, creativity, and high performance

Accountability:

• Commitment to holding oneself and others accountable for performance and behavior

• Ability to set clear expectations and follow through on commitments

• Demonstrating integrity and ethical behavior, serving as a role model for the team

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Data Analytics, Business or analytical field required, or equivalent work experience

This role will also receive an annual incentive plan bonus.

​Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits, please click here: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html.