Financial Analyst

The Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst is responsible for providing decision support through financial and situational analysis. This individual will support the FP&A Department in its goal of leading the Company’s financial planning/forecasting, financial reporting, and strategic financial analysis. Examples of this support include: preparing financial analysis (new business opportunities, major strategic initiatives, etc.), executive financial presentations, capital expenditure analysis, industry/peer comparisons, and company financial projections and forecasts.

What You'll Do

• Develops financial models and analyses to support RaceTrac’s most critical strategic initiatives and investments.
• Supports the annual planning process, incorporating business initiatives, economic trends, and operational effectiveness. Works with various groups to accurately prepare a plan, set goals, benchmark, discuss variances to the plan, and re-forecast.
• Executes ad hoc data analyses in response to business requests including analysis of all levels revenues, expenses, and profitability for corporate divisions and the company as a whole. Works with internal customers to refine and improve current reporting and analysis.
• Reports annual operating plans and forecasts to senior management.
• Analyzes various weekly/monthly financial reports and distributes to executives and department heads. Provides the ‘why’ behind abnormalities while telling the story with trend data.
• Assists with the creation and reporting timeframes for strategic metrics.
• Provides regularly scheduled reporting to all levels of the organization.
• Remains unbiased when evaluating results of analysis and ensures the full picture is presented accurately.
• Effectively presents analytical findings and leads discussions with managers and executives.
• Develops relationships and credibility with assigned business units.
• Serves as a business-partner with various functional areas to drive additional profitability through forecasting and analysis.
• Understands and translates internal and external customer business needs into analytical project design and data-driven insight.
  
  

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field required
• 1-3 years of experience as a Financial Analyst or in a similar role experience required
• Experience performing business analysis or financial/statistical data analysis (retail environment preferred)
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Excel required
• Familiarity with basic finance concepts
• Experience with Power BI and SQL preferred
  
  

Fueled by Growth, Driven by You

At RaceTrac, our people make the difference. Whether you’re working in a store, at our corporate office, or on the road, you’ll be part of a team that brings energy, innovation, and a passion for serving others every day. We support each other, celebrate wins big and small, and create opportunities for growth at every level. With four operating divisions RaceTrac, RaceWay, Energy Dispatch, and Gulf - there’s always a new challenge to take on and a new path to pursue. Join us and discover how far your career can go.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with RaceTrac without regard to their race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.