Financial Analyst - Cost Management & Analytics

Are you curious about solving complex business challenges for a leading convenience retailer?  Do you have a passion for cross functional collaboration?  Then you may be the perfect addition to our team! 

Cumberland Farms is one of the fastest-growing convenience retailers in the United States, committed to becoming America’s #1 ‘one-stop’ destination. The business has an established pedigree of delivering excellent fuel, grocery and merchandise, and food service. Headquartered in Westborough, Massachusetts, our Company has grown to over 1,500+ locations across the United States employing over 18,000 team members.  You can find us operating under the following store banners: Certified Oil, Cumberland Farms, Fastrac, Kwik Shop, Loaf N Jug, Minit Mart, Sprint Food Stores, Tom Thumb, Turkey Hill, and Quik Stop. Our US headquarters in Westborough, MA is home to our Store Support Center, Company Warehouse, and Culinary Center.
 

What We Offer:

• Competitive Wages
• Work today, get paid tomorrow through our earned wage access program*
• Paid Time Off
• Medical/Health/Dental Coverage
• 401K with Company Match
• Team Member Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Savings Account
• Company Spirit Days
• Employee recognition and awards
• And much more!

Position Summary:

We are seeking a Financial Analyst to join our Enterprise Cost Management function. This role supports OPEX governance, cost visibility, and financial analytics across a +$2B USD cost base — working at the intersection of finance and data, focused on driving P&L performance and building smarter, more automated ways of working. The ideal candidate is intellectually curious, technically sharp, and ready to take ownership of the numbers that matter.

This is a high-visibility, cross-functional role that requires someone eager to engage with business leaders, FP&A, IT, and country teams to drive spend visibility, budget discipline, and cost accountability across the organization. It is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional to make a meaningful impact in a large, dynamic global organization. Prior experience in a PE-backed or portfolio company environment is a plus, as is exposure to indirect cost management and cost transformation initiatives. What matters most is a proactive mindset, a strong analytical foundation, and a genuine drive to improve company performance.

Responsibilities:

1.       Maintain and reconcile cost databases, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and consistency of cost data across reporting periods and systems.

2.       Support the bottoms-up annual budget build and periodic forecast cycles using Zero-Based Budgeting (ZBB) principles, cost category frameworks, and spend analysis.

3.       Support month-end close activities, including variance analysis, cost driver commentary, and reconciliation of actuals vs. forecast for senior leadership review.

4.       Maintain CoA mappings, cost center hierarchies, and category classifications to ensure alignment across finance and operational reporting.

5.       Develop and maintain management reports, dashboards, and recurring financial routines that provide insightful and actionable cost visibility to senior stakeholders.

6.       Partner with cross-functional teams (FP&A, Accounting, HR, IT, Operations, Procurement) to gather cost inputs, challenge assumptions, and support savings identification initiatives.

7.       Support the development and automation of reporting tools and scalable data solutions using Excel (advanced), VBA, Python, SQL, and/or Power BI to elevate the function's analytical capabilities.

8.       Assist with ad-hoc financial analysis and special projects as directed by the Sr. Director of Enterprise Cost Management.

Working Relationships:

This position will require close partnership with FP&A, Accounting, IT, Operations, HR, Procurement, and country/regional finance teams across the US and Europe.

Minimum Education:

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Analytics, Economics, Engineering, or a related field.

Preferred Education:

Bachelor’s Degree

Minimum Experience:

0–2 years of experience in FP&A, cost control, corporate finance, or data analytics (recent graduates encouraged to apply)

Technical Skills:

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data modeling, database management) — required
• Strong PowerPoint skills for executive-level reporting — required
• Basic understanding of accounting: P&L structure and OPEX cost drivers — required
• Familiarity with data/analytics tools (SQL, Python, VBA, Power BI, or similar) — highly desirable
• Experience with ERP/financial systems (Oracle, Hyperion, SAP, or similar) — a plus
• Interest in or exposure to AI-powered tools for finance and analytics — a plus

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical mindset with high attention to detail and a passion for working with numbers and data.
• Proactive, self-starting attitude with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills — able to translate data and financial concepts clearly to non-finance stakeholders.
• Collaborative and curious, comfortable engaging with diverse teams across geographies and functions.
• Growth mindset — eager to learn, adopt new tools, and continuously improve processes.
• Genuine interest in making a measurable impact on company performance.

Other Requirements:

Travel: Minimal

Hours & Conditions: primarily in-office Monday–Friday, Charlotte, NC, with flexibility for up to 2 days remote per week, subject to manager approval.

Physical Requirements: Ability to maneuver and regularly lift and or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

At Cumberland Farms, it’s important that our employees reflect the world we live in and the communities we serve. We celebrate our differences, so your unique background and skillset could bring a wonderful new perspective to our team. If you have a passion for delivering exceptional results, thrive in a fast-paced corporate environment, and bring experience in business management or related areas, we'd love to meet you - even if you don't meet every single requirement.

In the spirit of pay transparency, we’re sharing the base salary range for this position. Final pay within this range will be based on your skills, experience, and qualifications. Base pay represents just one part of our total rewards approach. We’re proud to offer a variety of financial and non-financial benefits that invest in your overall growth, well-being, and career journey.