Finance Operational Analyst - Natural - Remote

Job Overview :

The Finance Operational Analyst will serve as a strategic partner the Commercial Finance team and liaison with the Distribution Center Controllers team, providing financial insights, operational analysis, and performance reporting to drive cost efficiency, productivity, and informed decision-making. This role bridges finance and operations, ensuring alignment between financial goals and DC execution through providing clear visibility to DC profitability.

What does it mean to be part of our Finance / Accounting Team?

A role on our Finance and Accounting team involves helping UNFI maintain and grow its financial health as we continue to transform and scale. We need to ensure that our financial analysis and statements revolve around constant communication with our partners within the organization as well as outside to provide the most current statistics for our business health. By being attentive to details, trends, and inefficiencies, and communicating with our teams, you'll be key to our success and continued growth as North America's premier grocery wholesaler.

Job Responsibilities :

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) :

• Analyze variances between actuals, forecasts, and budgets.
• Track, analyze, and forecast DC level profitability.
• Understand and communicate financial trends and provide actional insights to drive improvement.

Operational Support :

Cost Management :

Reporting & Dashboards :

Process Improvement :

Compliance & Controls :

Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements :

Education / Certifications :

Experience :

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Work Environment : Remote Role :

Travel (minor) :

Physical Environment / Demands :

Office Roles :

About UNFI : We are North America's premier grocery wholesaler, delivering the widest variety of fresh, branded, and owned brand products to community grocers and retail chains alike. A pioneer in natural and organic foods, we are growing and transforming to meet the needs of an evolving workplace. Our 29,000+ employees work across America in our 50 Distribution Centers and corporate offices. Learn more : Organic, Natural and Conventional Food | Wholesale Food Distributors | UNFI

Benefits : Competitive 401k, Flexible PTO plan, Remote, Health benefits - first of the month following 30 days of employment, mentorship program / developmental opportunities.