Job Description

Responsible for developing, interpreting and implementing financial concepts for financial planning, analysis and control. Performs technical analysis to determine present and future financial performance. Gathers, analyzes, prepares and summarizes recommendations for financial plans, investment activity, customer deals, trended future requirements and operating forecasts. Develops, implements and monitors financial performance metrics, existing and new store performance and profit and sales drivers. Ensures development and distribution of reports / recommendations relating to financial and performance planning, investment options and related decision tools.

Responsibilities:

• Supports the financial planning process, financial analysis, and development of key business insights for functional areas of sales, gross margin, labor or consolidated performance.
• Works with regional and global business partners to implement tactics related to regional and company strategy.
• Leads a cross-regional quarterly targeting and forecasting process focused on transparency, accuracy, and financial improvement.
• Partners cross-functionally to understand underlying retail business drivers and utilizes this knowledge to partner in the development of forecasting models consistent with company goals.
• Leads weekly, monthly, and quarterly performance reviews and opportunity identification from stores spanning 3-4 regions.
• Shares performance review insights with the Financial Business Analysis Team and regional leadership for further short-term action plan development.
• Performs pro forma and ROIC modeling for operational capital investment decisions.
• Supports capital development strategies in partnership with regional leadership and store development teams.
• May provide advice and guidance to less experienced Team Members.

Skills:

• Strong understanding of Financial Planning & Analysis concepts, principles and practices.
• Strong ability to compile, monitor, examine and audit financial statements, reports and accounts.
• Strong understanding of multiple reporting and Accounting and Financial systems.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, BPC, PeopleSoft, sMore’s, MicroStrategy and other WFM reporting tools.
• Advanced ability to use Excel for data manipulations, database reference functions, pivot tables, complex and nested formulas and charting.
• Anticipates and accepts changing roles, directions, and work methodologies.
• Able to easily shift priorities.
• Demonstrates resilience and the ability to bounce back from confusing or difficult situations.

• Regularly interacts with colleagues or customers up to the senior leadership level.

• Able to effectively present information and respond to questions in both one-on-one situations and group meetings.
• Respects differences and values the diversity of those on the team.
• Acknowledges and appreciates success.

• Proactively works to accomplish critical / difficult tasks supporting business objectives.

• Perseveres in the face of unexpected obstacles.
• Applies analytical skills to evaluate and interpret complex situations.
• Presents problem analysis and recommended solutions in a creative and logical manner.
• Handles a diverse range of issues requiring evaluation of a variety of factors, including business trends.
• Possesses clear understanding of business objectives, competitive strengths and opportunities WFM and supported region / stores.
• Understands customer, market and industry trends and emerging challenges.
• Demonstrates excellent knowledge of the WFM product mix, supply base and retail operations.

Education & Experience:

• BA/BS degree and 4-6 years’ relevant experience OR equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

At Whole Foods Market, we provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all Team Members and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Whole Foods Market hires and promotes individuals solely based on qualifications for the position to be filled and business needs.

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