Senior Financial Analyst, Business Planning and Support

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Wawa, Borno, NGA
In-Office
Senior level
Other • Retail
Fulfilling Lives, Every Day.
The Role
Lead budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and monthly P&L/capital forecasts for selected business units. Prepare detailed and ad-hoc financial analyses, maintain complex financial models, manage program/project application and planning processes, and identify opportunities to improve profitability through cross-functional collaboration.
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Job Description

Job Summary:  The Senior Financial Analyst, Business Planning and Support is responsible for all financial matters and all the daily operation of budgeting, LRP, forecasting and business tactical support.

Principal Duties:
  • Oversee the daily operations of analysis, reporting and budgeting functions in support of selected business units.
  • Prepare monthly and ad-hoc detailed analysis for certain administrative departments, ensuring all analysis provides value and actionable information for management to react to business issues or opportunities.
  • Drive trend analyses for selected business units, as it relates to budget to actual performance and develop and maintain key business performance measures.
  • Manage the project application process for selected programs, ensuring that financial analysis and cash flow analysis are prepared to justify expenditures.  Work with various cross-functional departments to review project applications and ensure they are captured in the annual budgeting process.
  • Support the company’s annual long range planning process by maintaining a complex financial model. Work closely with Finance leadership to develop, review, and report the final plan to Management and outside parties.
  • Manage and support the company’s program planning process by collecting and consolidating of company-wide funding requests. Lead discussion with business owners on developing our annual program planning budget and coordinate monthly program release and approval meetings.
  • Responsible for the company’s monthly P&L and capital forecasts and for creating and maintaining forecast models used for various Management reporting and planning activities.
  • In conjunction with the business units, leverage external data sources and competitive information to identify short and long term business opportunities. Provide recommendations to Finance leadership on key initiatives.
  • Work cross functionally with Corporate and Field Departments to improve corporate profitability and support strategic initiatives.  Proactively identify improvement and savings opportunities and work with management to initiate change with the goal of improving overall company performance.

Essential Functions:

  • Ability to work well individually as well as in a team environment
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Ability to work with little or no supervision
  • Detail oriented and excellent organizational skills
  • Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
  • Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and independently
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Proven self-starter with demonstrated ability to make decisions
  • Excellent leadership skills
  • Demonstrated ability to achieve results through cross-functional work

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelors degree in Finance or Business discipline preferred; MBA or CPA a plus
  • 6 - 8 years of overall experience in a financial discipline
  • Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel and Powerpoint)
  • Technical knowledge of corporate financial statements, general accounting and process management procedures

Wawa will provide reasonable accommodation to complete an application upon request, consistent with applicable law. If you require an accommodation, please contact our Associate Service Center at [email protected].

Wawa, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Wawa maintains a work environment in which Associates are treated fairly and with respect and in which discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated. In accordance with federal, state and local laws, we recruit, hire, promote and evaluate all applicants and Associates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, familial status, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Unlawful discrimination will not be a factor in any employment decision.

Skills Required

  • Bachelors degree in Finance or Business discipline
  • MBA or CPA
  • 6 - 8 years of overall experience in a financial discipline
  • Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
  • Technical knowledge of corporate financial statements, general accounting and process management procedures
  • Experience building and maintaining complex financial models and supporting long-range planning
  • Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
  • Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects independently and lead cross-functional initiatives

Wawa Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Wawa and has not been reviewed or approved by Wawa.

  • Retirement Support Retirement offerings combine a 401(k) match with an employee stock ownership plan that can build significant long‑term value for eligible associates. The ESOP is repeatedly positioned as a standout component of total rewards for those who stay longer.
  • Healthcare Strength Medical, dental, and vision coverage are available with multiple prescription levels, alongside company‑provided life and disability coverage for full‑time associates and options for short and long‑term disability. Wellness screenings, health coaching, and tax‑advantaged accounts further support overall wellbeing.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Paid Time Off and paid parental leave are offered to eligible associates. Paid breaks and scheduling flexibility are also emphasized to support work‑life needs.

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The Company
HQ: Media, Pennsylvania
20,298 Employees
Year Founded: 1964

What We Do

Here at Wawa, the sky's the limit.​ Voted as “America’s Favorite Convenience Store,” Wawa operates a chain of convenience retail stores located in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, West Virginia, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Florida, and Washington D.C. We're fast-growing and expanding in 2025 and 2026. Today, Wawa is your all day, every day stop for fresh, built-to-order foods, beverages, coffee, fuel services, and surcharge-free ATMs. ​ We're making every day a little more fulfilling—one smile, hoagie, and experience at a time. We know that it's our Associates who put the "wow" in working at Wawa, so we're invested in giving them the encouragement they need to take flight. By providing flexibility and support, at work and beyond, we create an environment where everyone can thrive. We believe that with the right ingredients to grow and build a career—and a little wind beneath the wings—our Associates can reach new heights.​ Guided by our commitment to community, Wawa's 46K+ Associates take pride in putting people first, making days brighter, and bringing joy to our friends and neighbors. With opportunities such as volunteering, charitable giving, and events, we're able to extend care beyond the workplace, building stronger neighborhoods and long-lasting relationships.​ We have benefits that fuel well-being, including:*​ • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) ​ • Tuition Reimbursement ​ • 401(k) Plan ​ • Medical/Dental/Prescription Coverage ​ • Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care & Dependent Care) ​ • Employee Assistance & Wellness Programs ​ • Employee Credit Union ​ • Paid Time Off ​ • Employee Resource Groups • Parental Leave ​ • Wellness Programs ​ *eligibility requirements may apply ​ Got growth goals? Looking for a supportive flock? Soar with us!

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