Finance Business Associate

Bunzl North America is looking to hire a Finance Business Associate. This role is responsible for analyzing financial information, using data to explain the financial results, and predicting the future performance of the company based on trends and other information.

This is a 12 - month structured training program designed to provide broad exposure through hands - on involvement with a variety of teams within the finance department.

This is a unique position for a recent graduate who has completed an internship or has other relevant student work experience looking to apply their skills, knowledge, and passion in a fast-paced environment.

The successful candidate will participate in our Business Associate Program (BAP), which is a rotational program designed for ambitious, high-performing individuals. As part of the program, the candidate will rotate amongst teams within the corporate finance department (e.g., FP&A, Accounting, Financial Reporting, etc.). The BAP will interact with finance departments within the various divisions of the business, which will allow exposure to all aspects of Bunzl and help grow their skillset and learn more about working within a multi-faceted, world-class company.

This role is based in St. Louis, MO and is open to local candidates - no relocation.

Responsibilities:

• Track and determine financial status by analyzing actual results in comparison with forecasts, budgets and prior periods
• Assist with month-end close and associated reporting requirements
• Provide robust variance explanations to stakeholders and summarize results with appropriate charts and narrative
• Develop forecasting models using existing data, trends and expected business change
• Assist with budgeting and strategic planning process
• Identify trends and recommend actions based on sound analysis
• Drive process improvement and policy development initiatives
• Aid the business development team in acquisition related due diligence and other analysis
• Prepare analysis in response to Ad hoc requests

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or related field required
• Up to 2 years of financial analyst experience in a large corporate environment or public accounting experience preferred
• Strong analytical and data gathering skills
• Knowledge of financial forecasting and diagnosis, corporate finance and information analysis
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated with good attention to detail, inquisitive and adaptable to changes in priorities
• Comfort dealing with ambiguity and the ability to work independently
• Proficient in spreadsheets, databases, MS Office and financial software applications; Power BI and HFM experience a plus

The perks of being a Bunzl team member don’t stop at being part of a great team or being valued as our #1 asset. We offer a full range of benefits to help our employees take care of themselves and their families today, tomorrow and for the future.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits effective the 1st day of the month after 30 days
• Paid Time Off - Vacation, Sick, Holidays and Personal Time
• 401K with generous company match
• Additional benefit information can be found on the Bunzl Careers home page under Benefits and Perks. 

Bunzl is a global leader in the Cleaning & Hygiene, Food Processing, Grocery, Health Care, Non‑Food Retail, and Safety industries. We have grown both organically and through acquisitions to exceed $10 billion in sales. Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, Bunzl North America operates more than 100 warehouses and serves all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Canada, and parts of the Caribbean and Mexico. With more than 10,000 team members and over 400,000 supplies, Bunzl is recognized as a leading supplier across North America—and proudly certified as a Great Place to Work®. At Bunzl, you’ll find Unlimited Potential… your career, our future.

Bunzl Distribution has a tradition of commitment to equal employment opportunity. It is the established policy to attract and retain the best qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status as provided by law.