Entry Level Financial Data Analyst Jobs in Boise, ID

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At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for someone who's not just seeking a job, but someone who wants to make an impact. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to lead, innovate, and contribute to the growth of a company that values great service and lasting customer relationships. This position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that's constantly evolving.

The Financial Analyst is a corporate role reporting to the Senior Director of Finance. The position supports financial planning, reporting, forecasting, analysis, and operational decision-making while improving reporting and process quality. This role requires technical finance skills, analytical judgment, business partnership, systems knowledge, and clear communication. The analyst reports financial results, interprets trends, identifies risks and opportunities, and helps the business make informed decisions by highlighting business risks and opportunities. The role also includes building financial models, evaluating data, developing assumptions, and analyzing outcomes.

Main responsibilities:

• Create and automate financial reporting for the supported area, including sales, profitability, expenses, and other key performance measures. Improve reporting by identifying metrics and insights that make business and operational performance easier to understand.
• Support key planning activities, including the annual operating plan, quarterly projections, and recurring forecasts. Based on business needs, the analyst may lead parts of the planning process for the supported business or operational area.
• Prepare ad hoc financial analyses for business-specific needs by defining the approach, developing assumptions, gathering and evaluating data, reviewing results, and recommending actions.
• Use financial and systems expertise to support partners across finance and other business functions.
• Analyze financial trends to identify risks and opportunities, communicate findings to management, and partner with finance and operations teams to explain results and share insights.
• Improve forecasting and reporting processes by finding workflow gaps, streamlining recurring work, and using root cause analysis to explain variances, performance drivers, and process issues.

We are looking for candidates who possess the following

• Strong understanding of finance concepts, practices, procedures, and business operations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, with the ability to analyze, manipulate, and interpret financial data.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Access, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of financial analysis techniques, profit and loss (P&L) structures, and key business drivers.
• Ability to translate financial data into meaningful insights and recommendations.
• Requires a four-year degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field, or equivalent experience, plus at least 2 years of relevant professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Oracle Fusion Cloud Enterprise financial products.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Visual Basic (VBA), SQL, and/or Python.
• Knowledge of machine learning, predictive analytics, or time-series forecasting methodologies.
• Experience leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) tools to enhance analysis, automate routine processes, and generate actionable business insights.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on continuous process improvement and innovation.

We also provide a variety of benefits including:

• Competitive wages paid weekly
• Access to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday, via our partnership with Stream
• Associate discounts
• Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
• Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay).  For eligibility requirements please visit myACI Benefits
• Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development
• An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve

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