Sr. Financial Analyst

Company Description

Performance Foodservice, PFG’s broadline distributor, maintains a unique relationship with a variety of local customers, including independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. A team of sales reps, chefs, consultants and other experts builds close relationships with each customer, providing advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection and operational strategies. The Performance Foodservice team delivers delicious food, but also goes above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams.

Job Description

The Senior Financial Analyst will be a member of PFG’s Financial Planning and Analysis Department within the Accounting and Finance group and will be exposed to all aspects of the business through experiential learning and mentorship opportunities with the ultimate goal of development within the company. This position provides a great opportunity to gain exposure to a key function at PFG and grow within our organization. The position has direct line accountability to the Finance manager, exposure to the Regional President, and a dotted line to the OpCo president.

Position Responsibilities may include, but not limited to

• Prepare financial/operational reports and ad hoc financial analysis
• Collect, analyze and interpret data, quantifying financial opportunity and risk, and communicating the optimal business decisions/actions
• Perform root cause analysis and partner with divisional leadership and other functional areas to drive proactive solutions through process and technology solutions
• Develop financial analysis tools to assist in management decisions
• Lead and/or participate in business initiatives and special projects
• Support the development of annual operating plans, divisional budgets and corporate budgets
• Manage the continuous development and improvement of the department
• Participate in the professional development of staff including establishing and monitoring goals, providing performance feedback and mentoring
• Participate in interviewing, hiring and training of new team members
• Create and foster an environment that maximizes individual potential and values collective results
• Accountable for developing and sustaining a culture of customer service excellence
• Travel requirements are approximately 25% to provide on-site support to division locations
• Other projects or duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

2+ years accounting or finance experience in progressive roles

Proficient with all Microsoft Office programs

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Business acumen with analytical/problem solving skills

Ability to work with large amounts of computer data

Ability to take ownership and be accountable for issue resolution and general client satisfaction.

Must present a highly professional image and attitude.

Highly organized, detail orientated and capable of multi-tasking.

Self-motivated individual with great initiative and ability to work independently.

Strong work ethic and the ability to meet deadlines.

Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA)

Experience working in the distribution or manufacturing industry

Supervisory experience: training, coaching, and motivating direct reports

Foodservice/distribution experience.

EEO Statement

Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.