SUPPLY CHAIN SR FINANCE BUSINESS PARTNER I

Merchandising Finance Manager

Manage the financial budgeting, forecasting, reporting and analysis processes for a Merchandising department across the enterprise. Be the primary Finance point of contact to the enterprise and leadership within the department for a specific Merchandising department. Ensure financial alignment exists between the Merchandising department and supermarket divisions. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for financial leadership within the Merchandising department and Accounting/Finance
• Participate as an active member of the department leadership team in strategy development, operations management and ownership of results
• Compile financial reports and various analytics to drive success for the long-term plan developed for a merchandising department
• Advise the department leadership of implications of past and forecasted results on division's financial plan and Restock Kroger
• Prepare the financial information which will be presented by department leadership in Merchandising to various audiences
• Design financial best practices that can be leveraged across multiple divisions
• Oversee and manage the Progress Report Process within Essbase for a department to ensure proper execution, reporting accuracy and business alignment
• Prepare department budgets accurately, ensure timely information is available to divisions
• Guide and instruct the department on proper handling of financial transactions and ensure accounting policies/procedures are being followed
• Identify opportunities and drive continuous improvement, lead updates and redesigns to existing templates; compile financial models for new lines of businesses, store formats or acquisitions
• Present financial models and analytics to Capital Committee on investment opportunities within the department
• Develop new financial processes aligned to strategic initiatives to drive success
• Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties, complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports
• Travel to meet with executive leaders, internal/external partners, and other stakeholders
• Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Qualifications

Minimum

• Bachelor's Degree
• 5+ years of accounting/finance management experience including reporting, budgeting or forecasting
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work successfully across all organizational levels
• Strong time management skills
• Proven experience effectively leading a team

Desired

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• Any previous accounting/finance related positions (i.e., assistant controller or controller)
• Any prior Kroger division experience
• CPA certification and/or MBA