CORP FINANCE/SR FINANCE BUSINESS PARTNER I

Manage the financial budgeting, forecasting, reporting and analysis processes for a Merchandising department across the enterprise. Be the primary Finance point of contact to the enterprise and leadership within the department for a specific Merchandising department. Ensure financial alignment exists between the Merchandising department and supermarket divisions. Demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Serve as the primary point of contact for financial leadership within the Merchandising 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 merchandising 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 in Merchandising 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

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