Jr Treasury and Finance Analyst

SUMMARY

This role supports the Treasury and Finance function under guidance, assisting with reporting, forecasting, and process documentation. The Jr. Analyst acts as a liaison between PC/M32,  Tops, and NSS associates/teammates, customers, and trade partners on financial services inquiries and service issues. The role ensures compliance with store-level financial services guidelines and adheres to all company policies and applicable regulatory and legal requirements. The Jr. Analyst maintains strict confidentiality of company and customer data, promotes a professional image, provides excellent customer service, and fosters positive relations with all contacts, customers, and co-workers. Over time, the Jr. Analyst is expected to assume greater ownership with decreasing supervision and progress toward full Treasury/Finance responsibilities.

Position can be located either in the Buffalo or Schenectady, NY office. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in preparing reports and reconciliations, review variances and investigate discrepancies.
• Support preparation of monthly summary reports; provide input; and assist with budget-to-actual comparisons.
• Maintain and update standard operating procedures, checklists, and documentation; assist with policy-compliance reviews.
• Liaise with Store Operations, Accounting, and Risk to collect data; assist with ad-hoc financial requests and analyses; participate in process-improvement efforts under mentorship.
• Gradually assume more independent responsibility; meet defined performance measures (accuracy, timeliness, initiative); engage in continuing education (e.g., Excel and finance-systems training).
• Provide store support for ATM, cash counting equipment, Coinstar, ecoATM, Check Cashing, Lottery, Money Orders (MO), and Money Transfers (MT) operations.
• Support shared inboxes (e.g., lottery, MO/MT) and the phone line.
• Participate in projects related to Treasury Services, including store openings and closings, remodels, relocations, equipment upgrades, and other initiatives.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management and adhere to all company policies and procedures.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Exposure to retail, grocery, or store cash operations.
• Prior experience in Treasury, cash services, or FP&A.
• Experience with ERP/financial systems and reporting tools.
• Some exposure to forecasting, budgeting, or variance analysis.
• Basic familiarity with cash management or banking operations.

• Independently manage at least 60% of variance investigations.
• Contribute to updating key performance indicator (KPI) reporting and then lead updates independently.
• Document and refine 3–4 Treasury-related processes.
• Qualify for transition to the full Treasury Services Analyst role upon review.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS