Strategic Financial Planning Analyst II
Company: ALDI
Location: Naperville
Posted on: August 4, 2022
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Job Description:
We're ALDI, one of America's favorite grocers. We've grown a lot
in the past few years, expanding our reach and customer base all
around the country. Whether it's in customer service or our
exceptional products, we owe our success to the efficiencies we
create in every corner of our company and the people at each level
who make that happen.To help save our customers green, we need an
amazing team who knows all about it. Our National Finance &
Administration Services department oversees the management of the
critical resources and infrastructure that our people need to get
the job done at every level. This service department is designed to
make sure our retail divisions and executive leadership receive the
support they need to run a successful operation. Within Finance our
teams include: Accounting, Financial Planning & Analysis, Financial
Reporting, Tax and Treasury.
Position Type: Full-TimeWork Location: Naperville, ILThis role is
eligible to participate in ALDI's Hybrid Work Program in the
future, which allows remote work up to 3 days per week(i.e., work
remotely up to 3 days per week; work in-office at least 2 days per
week)
Duties and Responsibilities: Must be able to perform duties with or
without reasonable accommodation.
* Communicates and informs leadership of issues, status, and
results of assigned tasks in an accurate and timely manner. *
Analyzes working procedures with the objective to identify and
implement best practices.* Recommends process improvements for area
of responsibility.* Creates and maintains financial models to drive
business decisions. * Extracts and analyzes historical financial
data to forecast expected future results using statistical analysis
and appropriate tool support.* Performs cost-benefit analyses,
research-based projects and small-scale feasibility studies to
support operations and other national departments.* Develops,
executes, and documents plans for small-scale projects and
determines and creates required project deliverables.* Assists
leadership and senior professionals in implementation and rollouts
of large-scale projects. * Serves as backup to other analysts and
helps to cross train other members of the team.* Collaborates with
team members and communicates relevant information to leadership.*
Upholds the security and confidentiality of documents and data
within area of responsibility.* Other duties as assigned.
Job Qualifications: ALDI Acts Competencies:Perform within ALDI Acts
competencies as outlined below.
* Collaborates and Cooperates with Team: Commits to and supports a
collaborative and high-performing working environment with peers
and managers.* Drives for Success: Seizes opportunities and
proactively takes concrete actions to complete tasks. Goes the
"extra mile" and persistently overcomes obstacles to improve
outputs.* Focuses on the Customer: Seeks to understand underlying
customer needs to create value. Drives the team to maintain focus
on customers.* Focuses on Quality: Takes an efficient, analytical
approach to solve problems or produce outputs in an accurate and
timely manner. Ensures quality and accuracy of results.* Plans and
Prioritizes: Sets priorities and organizes information in order to
efficiently and effectively get the job done.
Job-specific Competencies: Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
* Gives attention to detail and follows instruction.* Excellent
verbal and written communication skills.* Effective time
management; maximizes productivity.* Prepares written materials to
meet purpose and audience.* Develops and maintains positive
relationships with internal and external parties.* Financial
modelling experience, including the use of discount cash flow
analysis techniques.* Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with
advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and Power Point. * Knowledge and
experience with SAP, BPC, Analysis for Office, Alteryx, and Tableau
preferred.* In-depth understanding of financial statements.*
Analyzes and interprets data.* Ability to interpret and apply
company policies and procedures. * Knowledge of financial analysis
strategies. * Shows eagerness to learn, ask questions, and
challenge assumptions.
Education and Experience:
* Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field
required.* A minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in
Accounting or Finance required. * Or, a combination of education
and experience providing equivalent knowledge.
Physical Requirements:
* Work is performed in an office environment where a computer,
telephone and other office equipment are used as needed to perform
duties.* Regularly required to sit, reach, grasp, stand and move
from one area to another.* Constantly and repeatedly use
keyboard/mouse.* Occasionally required to push, pull, bend, lift
and move up to 25 lbs.
Travel:
* International & Domestic travel required.* Up to 10%.ALDI offers
competitive wages and benefits, including: 401(k) Plan Company
401(k) Matching Contributions Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
PerkSpot National Employee Discount Program In addition, eligible
employees are offered: Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision
Insurance Generous Vacation Time & 7 Paid Holidays Short and
Long-Term Disability Insurance Life, Dependent Life and AD&D
Insurance Voluntary Term Life InsuranceClick here to learn more
about the benefits ALDI has to offerALDI is committed to equal
opportunity for all employees and applicants. As a proud Equal
Opportunity Employer (EOE), we do not discriminate based on race,
color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion,
sex, sexual stereotyping, sexual orientation, gender, gender
identity, gender expression, age, marital status, mental or
physical disability, medical condition, genetic information,
military or veteran status, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy,
childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy,
childbirth, or breastfeeding), or any other protected
characteristic. Employment may be contingent upon ALDI's receipt of
an acceptable and job-related drug test, motor vehicle report,
and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by
law.PDN-96aba481-9b19-4951-82dc-f304fdab16b2
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