Albertsons Companies, Inc.

Director of Finance

Albertsons Companies, Inc. • $120K — $145K *
Lubbock, TX 79424In-Person
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 10+ years of senior-level finance experience in retail, hospitality, or supply chain.
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field; MBA preferred.
  • Experience in financial planning, analysis, forecasting, and budgeting required.
  • Supervisory skills with the ability to work collaboratively to achieve results.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • General knowledge of business systems and computer applications preferred.
  • Willingness to travel approximately 10%-15% for market and corporate visits.

Responsibilities

  • Lead financial planning, forecasting, and analysis for the United market.
  • Prepare performance summaries and conduct variance analysis for management.
  • Take ownership of the accuracy and completeness of banner P&L reporting.
  • Participate in cross-functional strategy development to enhance market opportunities.
  • Identify key financial metrics and make tactical performance improvement recommendations.
  • Evaluate strategic fit and develop improvement plans for loss stores.
  • Drive financial analysis to support new store investment decisions.

Benefits

  • Competitive wages paid weekly.
  • Access to up to 50% of earned wages before payday via partnership with Stream.
  • Associate discounts on various products and services.
  • Health and financial well-being benefits, including Medical, Dental, and 401k.
  • Paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick pay.
  • Commitment to training and career growth opportunities.
  • Inclusive work environment with a diverse team representing the community.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Director of Finance

This position supports the United market and may require travel within the market and to corporate locations. Compensation, work location, and schedule details will be shared in accordance with applicable pay transparency requirements.

Lead and manage the finance team for the United market while providing strategic financial guidance and decision-making support to senior executive leaders. This role reports to the Regional EVP.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead all financial planning, forecasting, and analysis for the market, including completing SWOT analysis, providing input to the three-year strategic plan, developing store-level plans, validating assumptions, identifying P&L gaps, focusing resources on high-value initiatives, and improving forecast accuracy.
  • Prepare performance summaries through local finance staff to communicate weekly, periodic, and quarterly financial results to management; conduct variance analysis versus forecast and plan; and actively participate in periodic business reviews with corporate leadership.
  • Take ownership for the accuracy and completeness of banner P&L reporting.
  • Participate in cross-functional teams that develop strategies, initiatives, and projects to capitalize on market opportunities and reduce costs; partner with operations and merchandising to assess cost/benefit of potential programs.
  • Identify and monitor key financial and operating metrics, analyze operating trends, use store peer group comparisons to identify profit opportunities, and make recommendations for tactical performance improvements.
  • Conduct analyses of loss stores to evaluate strategic fit with the rest of the network, develop improvement plans, and assess potential for impairment or closure.
  • Drive financial analysis and ROIC modeling to support new store and remodel investment decisions.
  • Support division labor negotiations through analysis of financial impacts and benefit tracking.
  • Champion finance function initiatives and the change agenda at the banner level.
  • Provide leadership for SOX compliance across the market.
  • Drive improvements in working capital and track progress against inventory reduction goals for stores and distribution centers.
  • Maintain strong contact and interaction with distribution center controllers; coordinate planning and analysis efforts with Supply Chain and distribution center personnel.
  • Support special projects as assigned.
  • Direct and develop staff


Key Requirements:
  • 10+ years of senior-level finance experience in retail, hospitality or supply chain.
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field required; MBA preferred; CPA a plus.
  • Experience in financial planning, analysis, forecasting, and budgeting required.
  • Possess supervisory skills and the ability to work with and through others to achieve desired results.
  • Possess strong communication skills, both oral and written.
  • General knowledge of business systems and computer applications preferred.
  • Some travel may be required, approximately 10%-15%, within the market and to corporate locations.
  • Most work in performed in a temperature-controlled office environment.
  • Stooping, bending, twisting, and reaching may be required in completion of job duties.


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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Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job and are not the official job description for the position. All employees must comply with Company, Division, and Store policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and skills of personnel may vary within store and/or from store to store and the official job description will be provided during the application process.

About Albertsons Companies, Inc.

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Join the vibrant team at Albertsons Companies, Inc., a leading name in the retail industry, where job opportunities abound and career growth is not just a possibility but a promise. As one of the largest food and drug retailers in the United States, we pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive culture that thrives on diversity, innovation, and leadership.

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We believe in nurturing the potential of our employees through targeted development programs and leadership training. Our commitment to professional growth is evident in our comprehensive benefits package, which supports both personal and professional development. Additionally, our diversity training ensures that everyone, from interns to executives, understands and values the richness that different perspectives bring to our company.

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Innovation is at the heart of Albertsons Companies, Inc. Whether it’s through cutting-edge technology implementations in our stores or pioneering sustainability practices, our team is always at the forefront of the industry. Join us and contribute to our mission of redefining the grocery shopping experience for millions of customers nationwide.

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Our employees are our greatest asset, and we empower each one to contribute ideas that drive change and improve our operations. Albertsons Companies, Inc. is not just a company; it’s a community where each member’s input is valued and where every job role is essential to our collective success.

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300,000 employees
Industry
Food & Beverages
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