HOUSTON, TX, 77007, USA
3 days ago
Analyst, Finance
**SUMMARY:** The Finance Analyst – Corporate Expense General and Administrative (G&A) will support the financial planning, analysis, and reporting of the company's G&A costs, which include departments such as Human Resources, IT, Legal, and Marketing. This role provides critical insights and financial support to various department heads, ensuring effective budget control, cost optimization, and alignment with corporate financial objectives. The Analyst plays a key role in ensuring G&A expenses are well managed, accurate, and in line with strategic goals. **RESPONSIBILITIES** **Budgeting and Forecasting** + Support the budgeting process for G&A departments, working closely with department heads to develop realistic and strategic financial plans. + Prepare and update periodic forecasts for G&A costs, adjusting based on business needs and financial trends. + Ensure alignment of financial planning with the company’s strategic goals. **Expense Management and Variance Analysis** + Monitor actual G&A expenditures against budgets, highlighting areas of concern or opportunity for cost savings. + Perform variance analysis to understand deviations between actuals and budget/forecast, identifying key drivers. + Provide recommendations for corrective actions where necessary to keep spending within approved limits. **Financial Reporting and Analysis** + Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports on G&A expenses, highlighting key trends, risks, and opportunities. + Develop financial models to support decision-making and improve the accuracy of expense forecasts. + Deliver clear and actionable insights to senior management to facilitate effective decision-making. **Internal Controls and Compliance** + Ensure that all G&A financial activities adhere to internal controls, accounting policies, and regulatory requirements. + Assist in internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations for G&A financials. + Promote and maintain strong financial governance across G&A functions. **Business Partnering** + Act as a trusted financial advisor to G&A department heads, providing insights and recommendations on budget management, spending priorities, and operational efficiencies. + Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support company-wide initiatives, providing financial guidance and analysis as needed. **QUALIFICATIONS:** **Education** + Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. CPA, CMA, or MBA is a plus. **Experience:** + Experience in financial planning and analysis. Prior experience in G&A or corporate overhead expenses in a large organization a plus. **Skills:** + Strong proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and budgeting tools. Experience with financial reporting systems (e.g., SAP-BPC, Hyperion HFM and/or Essbase) a plus. + Experience with Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivots etc.), PowerPoint, and Outlook. + Ability to analyze financial data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights for decision-making. + Ability to effectively communicate financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders and collaborate across various departments. AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law. This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.
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