Financial Analyst
Description
Job Purpose and Function
The Financial Analyst provides critical financial insights and analysis to support strategic decision-making across the organization. This role will be crucial in supporting departmental efforts to ensure accurate forecasting, budgeting, analysis, reporting, and performance evaluation for fuel and convenience store operations, enabling the company to optimize profitability and achieve growth objectives.
How You’ll Make an Impact
- Support annual budgeting and long-range planning processes, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
- Deliver ad-hoc financial analysis to support business initiatives, performance management, and market expansion strategies.
- Build, maintain, and enhance financial models, dashboards, and reporting tools for accuracy and efficiency.
- Identify and implement process improvements to streamline reporting and analysis.
- Conduct variance analysis on actual vs. budgeted results, identifying key drivers and recommending corrective actions.
- Develop and maintain detailed forecasts for fuel and retail operations, including revenue, margin, and expense projections.
- Provide insights into industry trends, competitive benchmarks, and economic factors impacting the business.
- Evaluate convenience store category performance, identifying opportunities to optimize product mix and profitability
- Monitor and analyze pricing strategies, gross margins, and competitive positioning.
- Partner with operations, marketing, and pricing teams to improve profitability and operational efficiency.
- Support the development and ongoing operations of a capital committee to evaluate capital spending needs, facilitate capital planning, and ensure that capital requests are within financial targets.
What We’re Looking For
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field.
- 3 – 5 years of experience as a financial analyst or equivalent position within a dynamic and fast-growing organization.
- Ability to demonstrate advanced proficiency with Excel (pivot tables, advanced formulas, macros, financial modeling, working with large data sets).
- Demonstrated proficiency with Office 365, ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.), and Power BI.
- Detail oriented with strong; work ethic.
- Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
- Authorization to work in the U.S.
- Willing to submit to a pre-employment background check.
An ideal candidate will also have
- Experience with PDI (ERP) and Vena (planning and reporting) software applications.
- Experience in the fuel and convenience retail industry.
- Expert level Power BI skills.
- A passion for turning data into actionable insights.
- Demonstrated ability to work cross functionally and interact with all levels of management.
- Experience with hybrid work models.
- Strong understanding of the importance of accuracy and accountability.
Key Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to quickly adapt and respond to change.
- Demonstrated ability to multitask effectively.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growing, multi-unit retail environment.
ADA Compliance
The Wills Group is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and fostering an inclusive workplace for individuals with disabilities. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), we ensure that all qualified individuals are given the necessary accommodations to perform the essential functions of their roles.
We encourage open communication and collaboration to identify and implement reasonable accommodations that support the success of our employees while maintaining operational excellence. Reasonable accommodations can be discussed during the hiring process.
Why You Should Join Wills Group
Headquartered in scenic La Plata, Maryland, just outside of Washington, DC, the Wills Group is a thriving, family-owned $1.5 billion company with a proud history dating back to 1926. With over 300 retail locations across the Mid-Atlantic—including Dash In, Splash In ECO Car Wash, and SMO Motor Fuels—we are shaping the future of convenience retailing, fuels marketing, and commercial real estate.
We are proud to be Great Place to Work Certified™, a reflection of our commitment to creating an exceptional environment for our team members, guests, and communities. At the Wills Group, keeping Lives in Motion is more than our purpose; it’s our way of life. Guided by a work-hard, play-hard mentality, we empower individuals to embrace new possibilities, chart their own paths to success, and discover the fulfillment of working alongside passionate professionals.
Benefits and Perks
Embark on a rewarding journey where your growth, future, and well-being take center stage! As a certified Great Place to Work™, the Wills Group understands today's professionals desire meaningful careers with a culture that's as authentic as possible. We pride ourselves in fostering an environment that supports your overall development.
Look forward to joining a company that celebrates your wins whether big or small. You can count on us to provide industry-leading total rewards packages that include a range of benefits and perks that contribute to your overall well-being:
- Financial Well-being: Employer 401(k) match (currently at 7%), health savings plan, and financial planning.
- Physical Well-being: Comprehensive health, vision, and dental plans tailored to meet the needs of our people and their families, even their pets!
- Paid Time Off: Vacation, sick, personal, community engagement, and parental leave for new parents.
- Work/Life Balance: Hybrid and flexible work environment, Employee Assistance Program, travel assistance, family life planning.
- Exclusive Discounts: Enjoy discounts on theme parks, Broadway shows, concerts, travel, shopping, dining, and wellness services.
- Education and Development Opportunities: 100% tuition reimbursement to support our team’s education goals, robust development programs, and certificate program assistance (up to 100% employer-paid).
- Competitive Salary: $85,000-$100,000/year plus 10% annual bonus.
Availability and Travel
This hybrid role complies with our company’s hybrid telework schedule. Our operating days and hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with in-office days being Tuesday through Thursday, reserving Monday and Friday as work-from-home.
Occasional evening or weekend responsibilities based on business needs.
Some travel, including overnight stays for training, conferences, or other events. Approved travel expenses reimbursed.