US Foods
US Foods
US Foods is a large U.S. foodservice distributor serving food businesses with a broad selection of products, culinary equipment, and operational support. Its work spans food and beverage distribution, logistics, and eCommerce, with an emphasis on product innovation, food safety, sustainability, and practical resources that help customers run their operations and respond to varied dietary needs. For prospective employees, the company offers a view into the interconnected work behind sourcing, distributing, and supporting foodservice customers at scale.

Senior Financial Analyst, Merchandising Finance at US Foods (Hybrid)

Senior Financial Analyst role focused on forecasting, FP&A, and margin strategy at US Foods, a food distribution company. This hybrid position partners with Merchandising and Finance leaders.

Description

  • Manage forecasting, annual planning, and period-end reporting for Merchandising Finance
  • Act as the primary FP&A business partner for Culinary Equipment and Supplies (CES)
  • Lead CES reporting, presentation materials, planning, forecasting, and recurring financial deliverables
  • Evaluate financial and operational results, explain variances, identify trends, and recommend actions
  • Collaborate with Merchandising and Finance stakeholders to assess performance and inform decisions
  • Build financial models and scenario analyses for business initiatives, margin opportunities, and strategic issues
  • Create executive-ready reports and presentations covering performance, drivers, risks, and opportunities
  • Conduct cross-functional and ad hoc analyses involving merchandising strategy, pricing, vendor economics, gross margin, customer initiatives, and emerging priorities
  • Enhance and automate financial processes, reporting, and analytical tools using Excel, data visualization, AI-enabled tools, and other technologies
  • Complete additional duties and special projects as assigned

Requirements

  • At least three years of relevant experience in finance, FP&A, accounting, or analytics
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, including the capacity to interpret data and form meaningful conclusions
  • Advanced proficiency with Excel
  • Working knowledge of financial statements, forecasting, budgeting, and business performance drivers
  • Clear communication skills for explaining financial concepts and analytical findings to finance and non-finance audiences
  • Strong attention to detail, accountability, intellectual curiosity, and readiness to learn
  • Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively across teams and organizational levels
  • Thorough understanding of financial and operational drivers in a commercial environment
  • Required bachelor's degree in Business Analytics, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related analytical discipline

Benefits

  • Eligibility for an annual incentive plan bonus
  • Health insurance coverage
  • Pre-tax spending accounts
  • Retirement benefits
  • Paid time off
  • Short- and long-term disability coverage
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Life insurance