Lead Business Consultant - Industrial Operations Accounting
The purpose of this position is to serve as the financial liaison and provide strategic leadership and analytical support for complex Industrial Operations (IO) initiatives and projects, with a focus on capital planning, cross-functional collaboration, and process optimization. It ensures accurate documentation, financial transparency, and alignment between operational and financial objectives across high-impact projects.
This position impacts organizational performance by driving cross-functional collaboration and applying rigorous analysis to streamline processes, enhance transparency and enable informed decision-making across critical processes and initiatives. This position plays a critical role in shaping the financial strategy of Industrial Operations, as the executive-level financial summaries produced directly influence decisions on capital expenditures; decisions that can significantly affect the company's overall financial position.
Responsibilities include :
- Creating, maintaining and archival of documentation for strategic Industrial Operations projects, often Quality Decision Process (QDP) projects, which are highly complex and require cross-functional collaboration with various business areas within IO and throughout the company.
- Providing leadership, business analysis and consulting support for the Industrial Operations annual capital plan, a comprehensive, multi-phase initiative that encompasses all stages, from gathering data on proposed projects to obtaining final approval and initiating project creation throughout the year.
- Preparing and delivering recurring and ad-hoc financial and status reports for strategic Industrial Operations projects, including major capital expenditure initiatives.
- Driving cross-functional improvements in Finance and Industrial Operations business areas-related financial operations through strategic leadership, process optimization, documentation, and mentorship across purchasing, payables, and project management functions.
Required Qualifications :
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or another analytical discipline or equivalent combination of formal training / certification and professional work experience that demonstrates the prerequisite competence to perform the duties of this position5 years relevant business experiencebe at least 20 years old with a valid driver's license and authorization to drive a company vehicle (on or before his or her start date in the position)knowledge of accounting, budgeting and cost control principles, including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)planning and Organizing skillsfinancial Acumenability to have a broad organizational perspectivedetail orientationstrategic thinkingbasic Microsoft PowerPoint and Access skillsintermediate Microsoft Word and Excel skillsSAP Finance or Controlling modules or equivalent within other ERP SystemsPreferred Qualifications :
Master's degree in Accounting or MBA with concentration in Accounting or Finance.7 years relevant business experienceCertified Public Accountant, Certified Management Accountant, Certified Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis Professional or other certifications specific to the positionknowledge of Industrial Operations, Retail and other support business area structures including the various Finance teams supporting those areasknowledge of Asset Accounting and Expense processes regarding capital vs. expense accounting, Construction In Progress (CIP) accounts, cost settlement, fixed asset evidencing, and related SAP functionalityknowledge of Publix organizational policies and practicesability to understand and incorporate the Publix Strategyintermediate Microsoft PowerPoint and Access skillsadvanced Microsoft Wordexpert Microsoft Excel skillsSAP Project Systems and Fixed Asset modules or equivalent within other ERP systemsKnowledge of Business Intelligence (BI), Analysis in Excel, PowerBIZip Code : 33815
Benefits Information :
Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no costAn opportunity to purchase additional shares of our privately-held stock401(k) retirement savings planGroup health, dental and vision plansPaid Time OffPaid Parental LeaveShort- and long-term disability insuranceTuition reimbursementFree hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria