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Overview
At Coborn's, ownership isn't just a structure, it's a mindset. Every employee-owner plays a role in helping our company grow, improve, and make informed decisions that support our guests, our stores, and our communities.
As a Financial Analyst II, you'll help drive strategic and operational decision-making through financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and analysis. In this role, you'll partner closely with operational leaders and cross-functional teams to evaluate financial performance, identify trends, build forecasts, and provide actionable insights that support organizational goals.
This is a highly collaborative role where your analytical skills and business acumen will make a direct impact across the organization. You'll work independently on routine and moderately complex financial analyses, help develop reporting and forecasting tools, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance financial visibility and operational effectiveness.
If you enjoy solving problems, building meaningful financial insights, and partnering with leaders to influence business results, we'd love to hear from you!
What Will I Do?
Financial Planning & Analysis

• Prepare and analyze financial reports, budgets, forecasts, and key performance indicators.
• Monitor financial performance and identify variances, trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Develop financial models and business case analyses to support operational and strategic decision-making.
• Evaluate the financial impact of operational initiatives, capital investments, and strategic projects.

Reporting & Analytics

• Prepare recurring financial, operational, and management reports.
• Develop dashboards, scorecards, and reporting tools that improve visibility into business performance.
• Analyze sales, labor, margin, expense, inventory, productivity, and other key metrics.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial reporting and data.
• Identify opportunities to automate reporting processes and improve efficiency.

Business Partnership

• Partner with operational leaders to better understand business drivers and financial results.
• Provide meaningful financial insights and recommendations to support business decisions.
• Participate in cross-functional initiatives and projects requiring financial analysis and support.

Budget Management

• Monitor budget performance and communicate significant variances to leadership.
• Support expense management and financial accountability across assigned business areas.
• Analyze trends and assumptions used throughout forecasting and planning processes.

Process Improvement

• Recommend and support improvements to financial reporting and planning processes.
• Support implementation and optimization of financial systems, reporting tools, and data solutions.
• Maintain documentation related to financial models, reporting processes, and analytical methodologies.
• Assist with audits, financial reviews, and ad hoc analysis requests as needed.

What's In It For Me?
Our remarkable employees are at the heart of everything we do. At Coborn's, we're committed to creating a supportive and rewarding workplace-one that offers a vibrant, team-oriented environment, ongoing career growth, and meaningful benefits. As an employee-owned company, we believe in investing in our people and their futures.
We're proud to offer a variety of benefits to both our full-time and part-time employees, including:

• 10% employee discount on grocery items, with additional franchise-specific discounts available at company owned Ace Hardware, Caribou Coffee, Erbert and Gerbert's, and Pet Supplies Plus locations.
• Get Paid Daily with DailyPay - for employees who would like access to their pay before payday, we offer this great benefit!
• Paid Time Off (PTO/Vacation)
• Paid Floating Holidays & time and a half (1 ½) paid for hours worked on a company-recognized holiday!
• Sunday Premium Pay - an extra $1 per hour for hours worked on Sundays (some exclusions apply)
• Paid Military Leave
• Employee recognition programs with monetary rewards including in-store vouchers, years of service, and employee of the month
• Employee Health & Wellness Programs, Challenges and Resources - to assist our team members in living a life of wellbeing!
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - unlimited phone access to legal, financial, and work-life services and up to five free in-person counseling sessions, per situation/issue, per year
• Access to a national discount marketplace for travel, electronics, auto/home insurance , entertainment and more!
• Tools, resources and opportunities for career growth and development
• 401(k) plan options - we also match up to 20% of the first 5% contributed
• Participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) - yes, we're employee-owned! Our team members benefit from the success of the company through this company-sponsored benefit!
• Education benefits including tuition discount and scholarship programs
• Additional Voluntary Benefits - such as vision, accident and critical illness insurances

If you're hired or promoted into a full-time position with our company, you will also be eligible for: Medical & Dental Insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Tuition Reimbursement, Adoption Reimbursement, Paid Family Caregiver Leave, as well as company-sponsored Term Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, and Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance!
Qualifications
Qualifications of the Financial Analyst II
Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field preferred.
• Two (2) to four (4) years of experience in financial analysis, budgeting, accounting, or related financial disciplines.
• Experience preparing financial reports and analyses.
• Experience utilizing financial systems, advanced spreadsheet applications, and Power BI preferred.

Skills of the Financial Analyst II

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex financial and operational data.
• Working knowledge of accounting principles, financial statements, budgeting, and financial planning concepts.
• Ability to develop financial models and perform quantitative analysis.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to build collaborative relationships across departments.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly and effectively.

Technology & Computer Skills

• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, lookups, and financial modeling.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Experience with data visualization and reporting tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms preferred.
• Experience utilizing ERP, financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting systems.

Additional Information

• CPA or CMA certification is a plus.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and the ability to travel to business locations on a limited basis as needed.
• This role operates in a fast-paced office environment with occasional local and regional travel.

We believe that building a team of people with different backgrounds, beliefs, experiences and perspectives inspires fresh thinking and opens us up to new possibilities. We are an EEO/AA Employer - All qualified individuals, including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Pay Range
USD $63,000.00 - USD $99,000.00 /Yr.
Company Introduction
Are you friendly, dependable, and passionate about working with people? At Coborn's, Inc., we love serving our guests, supporting our communities, and helping our team members grow their careers. If you're looking for a place where you can build a future while making a positive impact every day, we'd love to talk to you about joining our team!
Coborn's, Inc. is a fast-growing, employee-owned grocery retailer proudly serving communities across the Midwest. Our family of grocery stores includes Coborn's, Cash Wise Foods, Marketplace Foods, Hornbacher's, Tadych's Marketplace Foods, Sullivan's Foods, and Kessler's. We offer our guests an elevated shopping experience-both in-store and online-focused on freshness, value, and convenience. Guided by our company vision to inspire happiness, healthy living, and simplicity, this principle has fueled our growth for more than 100 years and is at the heart of everything we do.
Coborn's, Inc. also owns and operates liquor stores under the Coborn's Liquor, Cash Wise Liquor, Andy's Liquor, and Captain Jack's brands. In addition, we operate fuel kiosks and convenience store locations under the Little Dukes and Coborn's Express names. Many of our grocery stores also feature full-service pharmacies to support the health and wellness of our guests. We manage a variety of other retail businesses in markets where the fit is right, including Ace Hardware, Country Floral Gifts & Greenhouse, Caribou Coffee, Dunn Brothers Coffee, Erbert and Gerbert's, Godfather's Pizza, and Pet Supplies Plus. To support our diverse retail operations, we operate our own central bakery, fresh foods commissary, and grocery warehouse and distribution center.