Financial Analyst II - Cost of Goods and Supplier Analytics
HEBResponsibilities: Job Summary: As a Financial Analyst II, you will perform research work and prepare financial analysis necessary to make essential Corporate planning decisions. Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions: Financial Functions: Serve as a strategic thought partner across Finance, Merchandising, Procurement, Pricing, and Operations—consulting with business leaders to frame opportunities, shape strategies and solutions, and translate complex challenges into actionable plans that influence business outcomes. Analytics: Uses advanced analysis skills and multiple category knowledge to perform functions of a Financial Analyst as well as the following duties Apply broad business knowledge and advanced problem-solving skills to connect information, challenge assumptions, and guide teams toward better decisions. Synthesize complex financial, operational, and market information to surface insights, clarify tradeoffs, and support strategic choices. Consult with leaders to build shared understanding of business opportunities, risks, assumptions, and implications. Discover and create new ways to use information, technology, and business context to improve decisions and results. Develop strategic recommendations for senior leaders by connecting opportunities to business priorities, customer needs, and expected outcomes. Create scalable tools, models, dashboards, and decision frameworks that help teams explore options and act with confidence. Use SQL, Python, and similar technologies to create scalable solutions, accelerate discovery, and expand the team’s strategic capabilities. Explore external market trends, supplier insights, commodity drivers, competitive dynamics, and industry developments to shape business strategy and identify emerging opportunities. Identify opportunities to automate, simplify, and improve existing processes and analytical workflows. Project and program manage cross-functional initiatives from discovery through implementation, aligning stakeholders, defining outcomes, and driving progress. Training / Mentoring: Trains, mentors, and transfers knowledge to fellow team members May provide work leadership for lower level employees The responsibilities and essential functions outlined above describe the general nature and level of work assigned to this position. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Duties and responsibilities may be modified at any time based on business needs. Employees may be required to perform other job-related tasks as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodations. Qualifications & Key Requirements: Work Experience: 6 - 8 years of experience in related field Experience with SQL or Python preferred Experience with BI/Reporting Tools such as Tableau, PowerBI, or others Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Excellent analytical and time management skills Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in one-on-one / group situations, with the ability to effectively work within all levels of the organization Excellent verbal / written skills Advanced facilitation and project management skills Advanced PC Skills Ability to work complex issues with senior management using highly-developed influencing skills Ability to manage large-scale projects from conception to implementation Ability to produce work that impacts management decisions and business results Ability to work effectively and efficiently with little supervision Self-directed; motivated to get results independently Strong attention to detail Education: A related degree or comparable formal training, certification, or work experience Licenses/Certifications: Physical Demands & Working Conditions: Function in a fast-paced, retail, office environment Travel by car or airplane with overnight stays Sit for extended periods of time Work extended hours The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Partner encounters while perfor…