Strategic Financial Planning Senior Analyst
Company: Aldi
Location: Naperville
Posted on: September 2, 2024
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Job Description:
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.In our dynamic and project-based team setting, the
Strategic Financial Planning Senior Analyst will help guide ALDI's
overall strategic goals - both domestically and internationally. As
an experienced finance professional with an inquisitive mindset and
strong analytical skills, your strategic vision and adaptability
will play a key role in contributing to comprehensive analyses of
capital investments and long-range business performance, with a
focus on driving growth, profitability, and optimizing return on
investments.
Position Type: Full-TimeStarting Salary: $112,500Salary Increases:
Year 2 - $120,000 - Year 3 - $127,500Work Location: Naperville,
ILThis role is eligible to participate in ALDI's Hybrid Work
Program, 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.
--- Demonstrates a high level of leadership visibility by
communicating and informing leadership of issues, status, and
results of assigned tasks in an accurate and timely manner. - ----
Analyzes existing working procedures and recommends changes and
best practices. ---- Advises on any changes or actions to improve
the efficiency and effectiveness of the team.--- Informs management
of recurring issues or when additional team training may be
required.--- Conducts analyses that contribute to the development
and implementation of long-range business plans, investment
strategies, and financial models to support ALDI's overall
strategic objectives. delivering accurate and timely results to
project owners and senior management and influencing
decision-making processes.--- Independently develops, leads, and
documents financial models and plans for large-scale strategic
planning projects, ensuring they are comprehensive, innovative and
aligned with ALDI's growth and profitability strategies. ----
Performs in-depth financial modeling and sensitivity analyses,
including long-range business plans, Investment analyses,
cost-benefit analyses and other financial models, to support
operations and other national departments utilizing market and
industry research, data analysis, and judgement to develop and
validate assumptions. ---- Supports leadership with
conceptualization of state-of-the-art financial planning and
analysis tools and processes, providing value-added quantitative
and qualitative insights with a focus on growth, profitability, and
optimizing return on investment, to enhance decision-making. ----
Works with a sense of urgency to manage multiple projects and
prioritizes effectively, ensuring timely completion of deliverables
and meeting critical deadlines.--- Maintains, manages, and has a
complete understanding of data and reporting requirements. ----
Assists leadership in ensuring compliance with established
operating policies and procedures.--- Ensures that required and
necessary documentation is completed and properly maintained to
provide substantiation and assistance with future audits or
information requests. ---- Assists leadership with all project
management related responsibilities and communicates the status of
projects to all participants. ---- Acts as a subject matter expert
in strategic financial planning, offering guidance and mentorship
to other team members, suggesting improvements when needed and
promotingprofessional development and growth. ---- Assists in
training and developing team members to retain a motivated and
professional workforce.--- 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-specific Competencies: Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
--- Consistently demonstrates the Mindsets, ALDI Acts Competencies
and Professional Skills (M.A.P.) as outlined for the role.--- Gives
attention to detail and follows instruction.--- Prepares written
materials to meet purpose and audience. ---- Ability to work
independently with broad and conceptual analyses and projects,
without the benefit of a standard operating procedure or detailed
written instructions.--- Develops and maintains positive
relationships with internal and external parties. ---- Works
cooperatively and collaboratively within a group. ---- Understands
the history, strategy, organizational authority, interdependence of
job duties, products, systems, and services of the company. ----
Advanced proficiency in financial modeling tools and software
applications.--- Ability to analyze and break down complex ideas
into actionable insights.--- Strong proficiency in quantitative and
qualitative research, data analysis, and judgment-based
decision-making. Incorporates macro and micro-economic insights
into long-range planning.--- Excellent communication, presentation,
and interpersonal skills to effectively convey complex financial
information.--- Proven ability to think critically and
strategically, identifying opportunities for business growth and
improvement.--- High level of initiative, self-motivation, and
ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. ----
Embodies an inquisitive, analytical, and creative mindset to thrive
in a project-based work culture.--- In-depth understanding of
financial statements. ---- Skill in reviewing files to determine
accuracy and completeness. ---- Basic understanding of project
management concepts and tools. ---- Ability to recommend,
interpret, and apply ALDI operating policies and procedures. ----
Knowledge of accepted accounting, real estate and retail industry
standards and practices. ---- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
with advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. -
Education and Experience:
--- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field
required.--- A minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in
Accounting or Finance required.--- Or, a combination of education
and experience providing equivalent knowledge. ---- CPA, CFA, MBA,
or Master's Degree in Finance or Accounting preferred. ----
Experience with SAP, BPC, Analysis for Office, Alteryx, and Tableau
preferred.--- Experience in independently building long-range
financial models based on knowledge of financial analysis
strategies, including the use of discounted cash flows, NPV, IRR,
and payback period required. -
Physical Requirements:
--- Work may be performed in an office, remote office or a
combination of both where a computer and office equipment may be
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:
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