Senior Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis

At SpartanNash, we deliver the ingredients for a better life through customer-focused innovation. We do this for our supply chain customers and U.S. military commissaries, retail store guests and, most importantly, our Associates. In fact, we see a day when each will say, “I can’t live without them.”

Our SpartanNash family of Associates is 20,000 strong, ranging from bakery managers to order selectors; from IT developers to vice presidents of finance; from HR Business Partners to export specialists. Each of them plays an integral role in SpartanNash’s People First culture, Operational Excellence and Insights that Drive Solutions. Ready to contribute to the success of our food solutions company? Apply now!

Location :

850 76th Street S.W. - Byron Center, Michigan 49315

Job Description : Position Summary :

This role is responsible for performing complex financial and operational analysis within assigned business area(s). Make recommendations to management based on findings. Partners with cross-functional departments as necessary.

Here’s what you’ll do :

Participate in business decisions through complex financial modeling, operating and trend analysis, value-added assessments, and risk / opportunity analysis.

Prepare financial analysis and reporting including but not limited to monthly variance analysis and explanation, profitability and cost analysis, etc. for the assigned business area.

Evaluate operations to assist with operational management decision making.

Prepare and compile financial reviews and board reports (annual sales, capital and operating planning) to include but not limited to data analysis, report design, end user support and training, communicating results to management, modeling, time series analysis and presentations of both financial and operational data to enhance management's ability to plan and monitor company performance.

Consult and educate associates and management on financial analysis and reports to assist with solving business issues.

Participate in special projects and strategic initiatives; provide ad hoc financial analysis as requested.

Assist with the preparation of the quarterly board package.

Maintain current knowledge of regulations and best accounting / finance practices; make recommendations on current processes to ensure that company programs and processes are in compliance with GAAP and SOX.

Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Here's what you’ll need :

Bachelor's Degree (Required) Accounting, Finance or related field.

Master of Business Administration (Preferred)

3-5 years accounting and / or financial analysis experience.

Experience in food distribution / wholesale / retail operations preferred.

Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to work cross functionally and with all levels in the organization.

Strong analytical and effective decision-making skills, organizational and planning skills, attention to detail, strong initiative, and ability to prioritize multiple priorities.

Excellent financial / spreadsheet skills.

Systems knowledge or the ability to adapt quickly to different systems is important.

Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

As part of our People First culture, SpartanNash is proud to offer a robust and competitive Total Rewards benefits package () .

SpartanNash is an Equal Opportunity Employer that invests in Associate development, recognizes and celebrates success, fosters two-way communication, and promotes a sense of belonging. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including those with disabilities and Veterans.

We are not able to sponsor work visas for this position.

SpartanNash is a food solutions company that delivers the ingredients for a better life. Committed to fostering a People First culture, the SpartanNash family of Associates is 20,000 strong. SpartanNash operates two complementary business segments – food wholesale and grocery retail. Its global supply chain network serves wholesale customers that include independent and chain grocers, national retail brands, e-commerce platforms, and U.S. military commissaries and exchanges. The Company distributes products for every aisle in the grocery store, from fresh produce to household goods to its OwnBrands, which include the Our Family® portfolio of products. On the retail side, SpartanNash operates nearly 200 brick-and-mortar grocery stores, primarily under the banners of Family Fare, Martin’s Super Markets and D&W Fresh Market, in addition to dozens of pharmacies and fuel centers with convenience stores. Leveraging insights and solutions across its segments, SpartanNash offers a full suite of support services for independent grocers. For more information, visit spartannash.com .

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. If you require assistance or an accommodation of any kind to complete an application, please contact us at recruiting@spartannash.com.