Senior Commercial Finance Analyst

Summary

Lidl US is looking for a Senior Commercial Finance Analyst to join the team. As a Senior Analyst within our Corporate Finance central strategy and oversight team, you will play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between raw data and strategic decision-making. Operating within the FPA pillar, you will take ownership of specific commercial PnL lines, driving the month-end close process and conducting deep-dive variance analyses to uncover the root causes behind financial performance. From coordinating bi-annual planning cycles to developing rolling forecasts and supporting high-stakes meetings with Merchandising and Marketing leads, you will act as a key analytical engine for the business.

What You’ll Do

• Manage specific commercial PnL lines, ensuring all month-end accruals are accurate and fully aligned with departmental expectations and financial discipline.

• Lead Plan vs. Actual analysis by investigating the root causes of performance fluctuations; dive into volume, price, and mix drivers to deliver both recurring reports and ad-hoc strategic insights.

• Coordinate the development of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and mid-year forecasts, playing a central role in translating company strategy into actionable financial targets.

• Maintain and evolve rolling forecast models, updating financial projections monthly to reflect real-time business performance and market trends.

• Act as a strategic resource for Commercial Business Partners by preparing data-backed evidence and analysis for high-stakes meetings with Merchandising and Marketing leadership.

• Perform other duties as assigned

What You’ll Need

• Exceptional ability to deconstruct complex business challenges into clear, driver-based financial models.

• Proven track record of identifying trends or anomalies in commercial data and independently investigating root causes.

• Advanced mastery of productivity suites, including expert-level proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) or Google Workspace (Sheets, Slides, Docs).

• Proficiency in dashboarding software, specifically MicroStrategy or comparable tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Looker.

• Hands-on experience with SAP or similar Tier 1 ERP systems.

• Strong familiarity with retail-specific metrics, including Sales, Margin, Shrinkage, and productivity KPIs.

• Proficiency in Management Accounting, with a solid understanding of Budget Controlling and the Month-End Financial Close cycle

• Ability to translate complex analysis and financial findings into clear, actionable insights for non-financial audiences.

• A zero-error mindset with the discipline to build sanity checks into complex datasets to ensure 100% accuracy before reporting.
  

Required Education, Certifications/ Licenses, Related Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field (e.g., Accounting, Finance, Mathematics or Business Administration). We value logical thinking and mathematical proficiency above specific degree titles.

• 2–4 years of progressive experience in FP&A, Commercial Finance, or a similar analytical role.

• In lieu of a formal degree, 5+ years of relevant professional experience in financial planning and analysis will be considered.
  

Preferred Skill

• Proficiency in German language
  

Physical Job Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer

• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times

What You’ll Receive

At Lidl , we know that in order for our people to do their best, they must be at their best. That’s why as a company, we offer one of the most generous benefits packages in the industry.

All our Lidl employees are eligible to receive the following benefits:

• Medical & Prescription | Dental | Vision coverage
• Paid Holiday & Paid Time Off (PTO) to use for sickness or vacation
• Dedicated training plans to ensure you are set up for success
• 401k Plan (+ 5% company match)
• Voluntary Term Life & AD&D Insurance
• Total Well-Being Program
• DailyPay, a voluntary benefit to offer employees access to their pay on their own schedule
  

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