Fresh Thyme Market
Financial Analyst - Continuous Improvement Team
Fresh Thyme Market, Downers Grove, Illinois, United States, 60516
If you're someone who has a genuine desire to help people live better and healthier lives, join us as we work to be a trusted resource in our communities, offering real people, real food at real affordable prices across the Midwest. If you are ready to immerse yourself in an environment, that helps shoppers naturally, intuitively, and enjoyably find real, honest, affordable goodness to meet them wherever they are on their wellness journey, we'd like to hear from you. Join us to begin YOUR journey and be a part of the Fresh Thyme Market Team!Fresh Thyme RewardsWeekly pay
Scheduling flexibility
Paid parental leave
Team member discount
Career growth opportunities
.Are you passionate about the retail grocery market and organic products? Are you a leader? Are you ready to join one of the fastest growing companies in the retail grocery market? If so, Fresh Thyme Farmers Market is the place for you! Our unique business model, fast paced and growing environment, promote from within culture, and excellent benefits make Fresh Thyme the best employer in the grocery market. Careers have been blooming at Fresh Thyme since our inception in 2012 - yours should be no different!
The Financial Analyst is responsible for accounting and financial analysis functions as it pertains to a variety of functions/ departments/ projects, driving improvements in both process and performance. A successful candidate will develop a close working relationship with their functional partners and leaders to develop key performance metrics and ensure the projects meet all goals to ensure we can be #FreshObsessed!
.Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesServe as the finance and data analysis expert functions, departments, projects one supports.Develops partnerships across the organization as a key Finance business partner and representative of the function.Collaborate with cross functional teams to identify areas for process improvement and develop key metrics to measure with the goal of enhancing efficiencies.Conduct data analysis to identify trends, areas of opportunity and support improvement projects.Creates and evaluates performance scorecards of different business activitiesCreates new processes and leads system improvements on large scale cross functional projectsCreates and evaluates strategic financial models of proposed business solutions (ROI's, BVA's, Proforma's), including period-end reporting of contribution for areas of impact.Represents the department and actively participates in various cross functional planning, training and financial meetings to provide input, share updates, and contribute to decision-making processes. Understand and articulate the impact projects could have on cost accounting and project recommendations and ultimately the impact on the financial statements.Establishes, interprets and analyzes complex accounting and financial processesRegularly communicates the status of work, any challenges or roadblocks, and potential risks or issues that may impact the project.Ability to flex to adapt to changes in project scope, requirements, or priorities, and adjust work accordingly to meet the evolving needs of the projects.Participate in the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processesParticipate in the period end close processOther duties as assigned.Education and ExperienceBachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting.3-5+ years of Financial Analyst experience and 1+ year project based ROI analysis or CI supportive role experienceExperience with data analysis and performance metricsExperience with programming languages and data warehouse infrastructure, is a plusKnowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesFlexible self-motivated employeeStrong Excel skills required, as well as proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite and process mapping toolsAbility to manage multiple projects simultaneously, ability to adapt to an ever-changing, high-volume retail environment while working in a cross-functional team.Strong communication: written & verbal,Strong analytical, decision-making, and planning skillsAttention to detail and ability to multi-taskKnowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting and cost control principles, including Generally Accepted Accounting PrinciplesStrong focus on improving processes and implementing technology enhancementsDemonstrated experience in reducing costs while maintaining/ improving quality.Customer and results orientedTravel up to 25% (depending on functional, project support)
Scheduling flexibility
Paid parental leave
Team member discount
Career growth opportunities
.Are you passionate about the retail grocery market and organic products? Are you a leader? Are you ready to join one of the fastest growing companies in the retail grocery market? If so, Fresh Thyme Farmers Market is the place for you! Our unique business model, fast paced and growing environment, promote from within culture, and excellent benefits make Fresh Thyme the best employer in the grocery market. Careers have been blooming at Fresh Thyme since our inception in 2012 - yours should be no different!
The Financial Analyst is responsible for accounting and financial analysis functions as it pertains to a variety of functions/ departments/ projects, driving improvements in both process and performance. A successful candidate will develop a close working relationship with their functional partners and leaders to develop key performance metrics and ensure the projects meet all goals to ensure we can be #FreshObsessed!
.Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesServe as the finance and data analysis expert functions, departments, projects one supports.Develops partnerships across the organization as a key Finance business partner and representative of the function.Collaborate with cross functional teams to identify areas for process improvement and develop key metrics to measure with the goal of enhancing efficiencies.Conduct data analysis to identify trends, areas of opportunity and support improvement projects.Creates and evaluates performance scorecards of different business activitiesCreates new processes and leads system improvements on large scale cross functional projectsCreates and evaluates strategic financial models of proposed business solutions (ROI's, BVA's, Proforma's), including period-end reporting of contribution for areas of impact.Represents the department and actively participates in various cross functional planning, training and financial meetings to provide input, share updates, and contribute to decision-making processes. Understand and articulate the impact projects could have on cost accounting and project recommendations and ultimately the impact on the financial statements.Establishes, interprets and analyzes complex accounting and financial processesRegularly communicates the status of work, any challenges or roadblocks, and potential risks or issues that may impact the project.Ability to flex to adapt to changes in project scope, requirements, or priorities, and adjust work accordingly to meet the evolving needs of the projects.Participate in the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processesParticipate in the period end close processOther duties as assigned.Education and ExperienceBachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting.3-5+ years of Financial Analyst experience and 1+ year project based ROI analysis or CI supportive role experienceExperience with data analysis and performance metricsExperience with programming languages and data warehouse infrastructure, is a plusKnowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesFlexible self-motivated employeeStrong Excel skills required, as well as proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite and process mapping toolsAbility to manage multiple projects simultaneously, ability to adapt to an ever-changing, high-volume retail environment while working in a cross-functional team.Strong communication: written & verbal,Strong analytical, decision-making, and planning skillsAttention to detail and ability to multi-taskKnowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting and cost control principles, including Generally Accepted Accounting PrinciplesStrong focus on improving processes and implementing technology enhancementsDemonstrated experience in reducing costs while maintaining/ improving quality.Customer and results orientedTravel up to 25% (depending on functional, project support)