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Job Overview: 
The Finance Analyst I - Retail supports key forecasting processes, segment reporting, KPI development, and data driven analytics that enable better visibility and improved decision making across the Retail organization. The position blends traditional FP&A responsibilities with advanced data analytics, dashboard creation, and process automation to support a cohesive and accurate view of Retail performance.

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: 

• Support creation, maintenance, and enhancement of Retail forecast models including scenario modeling, trend analysis, and driver-based forecasting.
• Develop and automate enterprise reporting for weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting cycles including consistent refresh of KPIs and dashboards for the Retail Executive Team.
• Build and maintain KPI dashboards using Power BI or Tableau including data models, visualizations, and automated refresh logic.
• Prepare financial analysis that connects performance trends, operational drivers, and cross functional impacts for executive consumption.
• Utilize SQL, Essbase, and SmartView to extract, transform, and synthesize large datasets into actionable analysis.
• Support monthly close activities including variance analysis, reporting, insights, and review packages for senior leadership.
• Contributes to executive ready reporting decks, summary materials, and insights for forecast reviews, budget cycles, and performance updates.
• Partner with the Retail Finance Managers to drive process improvements, enhance planning tools, and elevate analytics maturity.
• Work cross functionally on special projects related to reporting modernization, model upgrades, and dashboard enhancements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements: 
Education/ Certifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

Experience: 

• 0-2 years’ experience w/ FP&A, corporate finance, analytics, or related experience.
• Demonstrated experience improving reporting processes and implementing automation enhancements. 
• Preferred experience with SmartView and Essbase including building queries, retrieving financials, and managing templates. 
• Experience in retail or multi-unit environments is strongly preferred

Knowledge/Skills/ Abilities

• Understanding of FP&A fundamentals including forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, and financial modeling.
• Proficient data analytics skill set including SQL proficiency for data extraction, transformation, and automation.
• Power BI or Tableau dashboard development experience including visuals, DAX or calculated fields, and data model construction.
• Strong Excel and modeling skills include driver-based forecasting and sensitivity analysis.
• Ability to translate data into polished insights with clear, concise explanations.
• Strong communication skills with proven ability to partner across multiple finance teams and executive leadership.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities within tight deadlines and provide accurate deliverables.
• High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to ensure data integrity across reporting systems.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across Retail Finance and cross functional partners.
• Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available.

Work Environment: 
Hybrid Role: 

• This position follows a hybrid schedule working in the Stillwater, MN CUB retail office 1-2 days per week. The acceptable split between onsite and remote work is determined by the manager. Hybrid associates may choose to work from an office on a more frequent basis than required.

Travel (minor): 

• This position may require the associate to travel to company offices, distribution centers, or other locations for specific meetings or other business reasons.

Physical Environment/Demands: 
Office Roles:

• Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment. 
• Incumbent may sit for long periods of time at a desk or computer terminal. 
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.   
• Incumbent may use calculators, keyboards, telephones, and other office equipment in the course of a normal workday. 
• Stooping, bending, twisting, and reaching may be required in the completion of job duties.

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, other benefits applicable to specific role.