KPP/FINANCIAL ANALYST at Kroger Health & Wellness in Cincinnati, Ohio

Job Description:

Support the financial management of Kroger Health entities as assigned. Work with accounting and analytics group to manage financial operations of Kroger Prescriptions Plans, to include, but not limited to, financial planning and control, risk management, underwriting, and finance policies and procedures. Demonstrate the company s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.From one tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than a century ago, we've grown into what today is the nation's largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states operating under 28 different names. As America's grocer, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, with food at the heart of it all.

Here, people matter. That's why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you're caring, purpose-driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.

Whether you're seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we've got a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to become part of our Kroger family! Minimum
- Bachelor's Degree accounting, finance or related field
- 2+ years accounting/finance experience
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to focus on detail and produce fully accurate results for sustained periods of time
- Strong business acumen with the ability to grasp issues and understand strategy
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Excellent administrative, communication, and organizational skill with high attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize/multi-task while providing accurate/on-time results

Desired
- Master's Degree accounting, finance or related field
- Any Essbase knowledge
- Any previous experience in accounting/finance with a public company, accounting firm, division or corporate finance/accounting or audit experience
- Demonstrated leadership, coaching and influencing skills- Prepare month-end journal entries and assist with the preparation of month-end variance analysis of the Profit & Loss statement
- Track rebate payments and audit against formularies, to ensure accuracy for clients and yields for KPP
- Assess the impact of benefit design changes, formulary, utilization management, rebate arrangements and make recommendations that drive KPP competitive differentiation
- Track and report on deltas between underwritten pricing with revenue to actual pricing with revenue and identify the causes
- Complete process for accounting entries associated with Kroger Prescription Plans, The Little Clinic, or other Kroger Health entities as assigned
- Collaborate and assist with business partners on certain business transactions by establishing, coordinating and documenting accounting processes
- Assist with corporate Accounting team in executing various quality control, process improvement initiatives and special projects
- Manage the budgeting/forecasting process with Operations and department leads to ensure financial information is provided on a regular basis in order to effectively manage the business
- Lead efforts to review, update or establish financial policies and procedures; work with functional leaders as appropriate to implement and monitor
- Define, articulate, and implement financial controls as part of financial policies and procedures under the direction of Finance leader
- Research technical accounting matters on an ad hoc basis
- Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation