Senior Financial Analyst, DC Operations Finance

The Senior Financial Analyst, DC Operations Finance serves as a key finance business partner supporting Distribution Center (DC) Operations and Supply Chain leadership. This role is responsible for financial planning, forecasting, reporting, labor analytics, operational performance measurement, and strategic decision support across a network of distribution centers.

The position provides actionable financial and operational insights that support labor planning, productivity management, cost optimization, S&OP; processes, and executive decision-making. This role owns critical forecasting models, KPI reporting tools, and management reporting processes while partnering closely with Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance leadership to drive improved financial and operational performance.

Financial Planning & Forecasting

Lead weekly, periodic, quarterly, and annual forecasting processes for Distribution Center Operations.

Support Annual Operating Plan (AOP), Latest Estimate (LE), and long-range planning activities.

Partner with Operations leadership to understand business trends, operational drivers, and financial impacts.

Monitor labor productivity metrics including Units per Hour (UPH), Labor Cost per Unit (CPU), and other workforce efficiency indicators.

Conduct productivity analysis to identify key operational drivers and risks.

Support workforce planning initiatives through scenario modeling and sensitivity analysis.

Financial Reporting & Period Close

Prepare periodic P&L; reviews and financial performance reporting packages.

Analyze financial results versus AOP, forecast, and prior year performance.

Explain operational and financial variances to leadership teams.

Ensure data accuracy and consistency across reporting platforms.

KPI Reporting & Business Intelligence

Monitor Distribution Center performance across labor, volume, productivity, service, and cost metrics.





Deliver meaningful insights through data visualization and trend analysis.

Support weekly business reviews (WBRs), monthly operating reviews, and strategic planning sessions.

Translate complex operational and financial data into actionable business recommendations.

Present findings and recommendations to Finance and Operations leadership.

Strategic Analysis & Continuous Improvement

Perform ad hoc analysis supporting operational and strategic initiatives.

Support network optimization, transportation, labor, and supply chain cost analyses.

Serve as a trusted financial advisor to Distribution Center Operations leaders.

Collaborate with Supply Chain, Finance, Planning, and Operations teams to support business objectives.

Provide proactive financial guidance regarding operational decisions and investment opportunities.

Ensure alignment between operational plans and financial goals.

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Preferably MBA/CA/CMA

- 5-7+ years of FP&A;, Operations Finance, Supply Chain Finance, or related experience.
- Advanced financial modeling and forecasting skills.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including Power Query, Power Pivot, and complex financial modeling.
- Experience creating executive-level presentations and reporting packages.
- Ability to communicate financial concepts effectively to non-financial business partners.

Experience supporting Distribution Center, Logistics, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or Operations Finance functions.

Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or other business intelligence platforms.

Experience with labor planning and productivity analytics.

Knowledge of warehouse and distribution operations.

We are an Equal Prospect Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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