Financial Data Analyst

Job Title: Financial Data Analyst III – Supply Chain FP&A Location: Boise, ID 83706 (Hybrid) Duration: 06 Months Contract Pay Range: $40.00/hr. to $48.00/hr. Position Summary • The Financial Data Analyst III – Supply Chain FP&A provides financial guidance, analytical support, and actionable insights to the Distribution organization. • This role partners closely with Supply Chain leadership to analyze performance, identify trends and variances, and support productivity and operational efficiency initiatives. • The analyst will develop financial models, reports, and dashboards and serve as a key finance business partner to both corporate and field distribution teams. • This position interfaces with all levels of management and supports both routine reporting and special ad hoc analyses under varying levels of direction. Key Responsibilities Financial Reporting & Performance Analysis • Partner with the Vice President, Director, and Manager of Supply Chain Finance to develop and prepare key performance reports comparing actual results to plan and forecast • Analyze key performance indicators (KPIs), articulate trends and insights, and identify risks and opportunities • Prepare monthly business reviews with clear, actionable analysis and recommendations Data Analysis & Modeling • Drive a data driven, analytical approach to identifying variances between actual results and planned or forecasted performance • Source data from primary and secondary systems and create, maintain, and enhance multifaceted databases • Build financial models, dashboards, and business intelligence tools to evaluate complex scenarios and strategic initiatives • Quantify financial and operational impacts to the P&L Business Partnership & Decision Support • Act as a finance business partner to the Distribution organization at both corporate and field levels • Provide analytical support for ad hoc requests, special projects, and value added improvement initiatives • Proactively identify opportunities to provide analytical solutions that support business objectives Process Improvement & Efficiency • Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on people efficiency, process effectiveness, automation, and technical tool utilization • Identify opportunities to streamline reporting, analysis, and data management processes Project & Work Management • Manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines • Follow through on identified issues and deliver timely, accurate financial insights Qualifications • Education • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related quantitative field, or equivalent work experience • Master’s degree preferred but not required • Experience • Minimum of 4 years of experience in financial analysis, data analysis, financial modeling, finance, accounting, or a related field • Retail or CPG industry experience preferred Technical & Analytical Skills • Strong ability to analyze, interpret, and report on large financial data sets • Proven problem solving skills using structured analytical frameworks • Advanced data mining and analytical tool experience, including: • Excel (advanced) • SQL / Snowflake or similar analytical data warehouses • Tableau, Power BI, or other business intelligence tools • Oracle or similar ERP systems • Essbase experience preferred • Experience working with syndicated data sources (e.g., Nielsen, IRI) a plus Communication & Professional Skills • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present to all levels of the organization • Excellent presentation and storytelling skills • Customer focused, well organized, and self motivated • Ability to work independently while also collaborating across teams • Comfortable operating in a dynamic, fast paced environment