Sr Business Analyst, Facilities - Lakeland
The purpose of this position is to provide analysis, accounting, consulting, recommendations, planning, performance measurement, technical support, training and project and process improvement support to various levels of Facilities and cross functional strategic initiative teams to enable and support information-based decision making. Responsibilities include :
- Performing accounting and financial analysis support activities for Facilities operations, with a focus on all Facilities managed store maintenance work.
- Providing analytical and consultative business services, both individually and through cross-functional teams, supporting Facilities projects and strategic cost control initiatives.
- Developing databases, worksheets and queries for capturing and reporting useful information to enable fact-based decision-making.
- Development and mentoring other members of Business Analysis & Reporting and Facilities.
Required Qualifications :
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or another analytical discipline with at least 2 years relevant business experience or equivalent ORAssociate's degree in Finance, Accounting or another analytical discipline with at least 4 years business experience or equivalent ORHigh School diploma with at least 6 years business experience or equivalentAnalytical and critical thinking skills, and the ability to make judgments using sound business acumenChange management, negotiation, and persuasion skillsCommunication skills (oral and written), including the ability to listen and communicate effectively with various levels of Publix associates and managementComputer and data management skillsCustomer service skillsInterpersonal skills and ability to maintain professionalismMulti-tasking, organizational, planning, prioritization, and time management skills, as well as the ability to be adaptableProblem solving skillsResearching skillsAbility to be dependable, work independently, be a self-starter, and stand firm on decisions while maintaining approachabilityAbility to demonstrate a high degree of conscientiousnessAbility to be detail orientatedAbility to always handle confidential and sensitive informationAbility to take initiativeIntermediate Microsoft Access and Excel skillsBasic Microsoft Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint skillsWillingness to travel, including occasional overnight stays.Willingness to work extended hours or work weekends.Preferred Qualifications :
Master's degree in Accounting or MBA with concentration in Accounting or Finance3 years relevant business experienceCertified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Certified Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis Professional (CFPAP), or other certifications specific to the positionKnowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), general business practices, and financial statements, as well as business practices specific to PublixKnowledge of the Publix retail store environment and operations, as well as the support department structureKnowledge of SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley) requirements and internal controls related to work order settlementAbility to develop financial modeling tools and use forecasting skillsAdvanced Microsoft Access and Excel skillsIntermediate Microsoft Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint skillsAdvanced knowledge of Service Hub and replacement SAP Maintenance module (once live)Intermediate knowledge of Business Intelligence (BI)Intermediate knowledge of SAP Finance and Controlling modulesBasic knowledge of SAP Project Systems and Fixed Asset modulesBasic knowledge of Publix structured writing templates such as procedures, memos and financial summaries