Support the Sr. Manager of Capital Management & Finance Talent Development. Assist in the coordination of the review process for capital projects that support the company's annual capital expenditure plans. Assist in the design, implementation, and administration of the Kroger Financial Development Program. Provide financial support to company leaders regarding capital intensive initiatives. Develop, summarize, and communicate financial insights to senior management. Coach, mentor, and develop talent within Kroger Finance through the establishment of a cross functional finance support function. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.
Responsibilities- Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports
- Assist in the coordination and review of Real Estate, Kroger Technology, Merchandising, Manufacturing and Operations capital investments
- Assist in the financial support function for Strategic Initiatives, including Kroger Way Plans
- Assist in the design, implementation, and administration of the Kroger Financial Development Program
- Assist divisions in completing lease versus purchase analyses, store investments and any other financial guidance
- Develop a solid foundation in cash flow theory; perform discounted cash flow analysis, present value calculations and financial review
- Provide leadership in the preparation of capital expenditure and financial presentations for all divisions in the enterprise
- Comprehend and execute special requests from senior management with short lead times and little supervision
- Present findings and make recommendations to senior management with clarity and confidence
- Coach and develop department team members and the broader financial organization
- Travel to divisions for real estate and financial strategy meetings, training and development
- Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
Minimum
- Bachelor's Degree
- 3+ years prior accounting/finance/statistics experience
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Knowledge of Excel, Word, Quick Sales, Business Objects, and Essbase
- Ability to lead and motivate individuals from a wide variety of functional backgrounds
- Ability to prioritize/multi-task while providing accurate/on-time results
- Ability to write routine reports/correspondence
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent oral/written communication skills
Desired
- Other Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Statistics or Real Estate
- Any retail industry experience
- Any experience with internal Kroger systems; KCMS-DW, ELMS, etc.
- 2+ years of managing direct reports with demonstrated experience coaching and developing financial talent
- 5+ years in prior accounting/finance/statistics experience
- MBA or CPA
What you’ll receive from us:
The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to:
- A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
- Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
- Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
- Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.
- Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
- Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.
Kroger Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Kroger and has not been reviewed or approved by Kroger.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage in many union divisions has been protected or improved in recent contracts, with some regions avoiding proposed cuts and others expanding spousal coverage and strengthening short‑term disability. Mental‑health resources and 24/7 access are also emphasized, supported by third‑party recognition in recent years.
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Retirement Support — Retirement options include a company 401(k) with a match and, in many union roles, access to pension or variable annuity plans that have been stabilized through recent agreements. Match levels and pension participation vary by division and role, so specifics require local confirmation.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Education assistance through “Feed Your Future” offers substantial tuition support for both part‑ and full‑time associates, alongside free financial coaching. Perks such as associate discounts and periodic Boost membership offers add incremental value to total rewards.
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