Supply Chain Senior Finance Business Partner

Description Manage the financial budgeting, forecasting, reporting and analysis processes for the department across the enterprise. Be the primary Finance point of contact to the enterprise and leadership within the department for a specific department. Ensure financial alignment exists between the department and supermarket divisions. Demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety. Responsibilities Serve as the primary point of contact for financial leadership within the department and Accounting/Finance Participate as an active member of the department leadership team in strategy development, operations management and ownership of results Compile financial reports and various analytics to drive success for the long-term plan developed for a department Advise the department leadership of implications of past and forecasted results on division’s financial plan and Restock Kroger Prepare the financial information which will be presented by department leadership to various audiences Design financial best practices that can be leveraged across multiple divisions Oversee and manage the Progress Report Process within Essbase for a department to ensure proper execution, reporting accuracy and business alignment Prepare department budgets accurately, ensure timely information is available to divisions Guide and instruct the department on proper handling of financial transactions and ensure accounting policies/procedures are being followed Identify opportunities and drive continuous improvement, lead updates and redesigns to existing templates; compile financial models for new lines of businesses, store formats or acquisitions Present financial models and analytics to Capital Committee on investment opportunities within the department Develop new financial processes aligned to strategic initiatives to drive success Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties, complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports Travel to meet with executive leaders, internal/external partners, and other stakeholders Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation Qualifications Minimum Bachelor's Degree 5+ years of accounting/finance management experience including reporting, budgeting or forecasting Proficient in Microsoft Office Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to work successfully across all organizational levels Strong time management skills Proven experience effectively leading a team Desired Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance Any previous accounting/finance related positions (i.e., assistant controller or controller) Any prior Kroger division experience CPA certification and/or MBA

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