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Company: Dollar General
Location: Goodlettsville, TN
Career Level: Associate
Industries: Retail, Wholesale, Apparel

Description

Work Where You Matter: At Dollar General, our mission is Serving Others! We value each and every one of our employees. Whether you are looking to launch a new career in one of our many convenient Store locations, Distribution Centers, Store Support Center or with our Private Fleet Team, we are proud to provide a wide range of career opportunities. We are not just a retail company; we are a company that values the unique strengths and perspectives that each individual brings. Your difference truly makes a difference at Dollar General. How would you like to Serve? Join the Dollar General Journey and see how your career can thrive. Company Overview:

General Summary:

Performs various financial analyses and facilitates the budget/forecasting process. Designs and prepares various reports as required. Responsible for financial analysis for specific business unit, such as Distribution or Merchandising. Assists with ad hoc analyses and projects as needed.

 

Job Details:

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • For assigned area, facilitates the budget/forecasting process including distribution of assumptions, gathering of inputs, data validation in close collaboration with functional teams.
  • Coordinates the variance analysis process for assigned area. Identifies all significant drivers of actual/plan/forecast performance and assess opportunities and risks working closely with business partners. 
  • Support development and preparation of actual/forecasting and budgeting reporting.
  • Assists with ad hoc analyses and projects as requested.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Knowledge of GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles).
  • Ability to organize, prioritize, and to be a self-starter in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Creative ability to access information from different sources and pull it together for analyses and presentations.
  • Ability to meet deadlines.
  • Detail-oriented – must be able to detect errors and identify trends.
  • Ability to develop a thorough knowledge of the company to understand how decisions affect other areas.
  • Intermediate to advanced word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications skills.

 

 

Qualifications:

Work Experience &/or Education:

  • Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field required; MBA preferred.
  • Minimum of 5 years in financial analysis/budgeting.
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

 


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