
Apply for the Sr Business Analyst – Distribution Analytics job opening.Sr Business Analyst – Distribution Analytics
Location: Lakeland, FL
Job ID: 39153BR
Job Category: Data Analysis & Business Intelligence, Finance & Accounting
Working Hours: 8:30 - 4:30; 45hrs/week
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Pay Range: $5,430 - $8,145
Date Posted: Oct 20, 2026
Description
The purpose of this position is to provide analysis, accounting, consulting, recommendations, planning, performance measurement, technical support, training and project and process improvement support to Publix supply chain. This support is provided to various supply chain units, cross-functional strategic initiative teams, and other corporate support departments to enable and support information-based decision making.
Primary Responsibilities
- This position is responsible for the preparation of enterprise financial and operational reports.
- This position is responsible for developing databases, worksheets and queries for capturing and reporting useful information to enable fact-based decision-making.
- This position is responsible for preparing and summarizing conclusions for various ad-hoc requests to business leaders in answering business questions outside the scope of business initiatives.
- This position is responsible for providing analytical and consultative business services, both individually and through cross-functional teams, supporting supply chain business areas, or support projects and strategic initiatives.
- This position is responsible for supporting the assigned business area and corporate support teams on tactical projects, requests, and other analytical needs.
- This position is responsible for providing updates on significant Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for assigned business areas, as well as economic performance for Publix operating areas.
- This position is responsible for training Business Analysts and other associates as needed.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting or another analytical discipline with at least 2 years relevant business experience or equivalent OR
- Associate’s degree in finance, Accounting or another analytical discipline with at least 4 years relevant business experience or equivalent OR
- High School diploma with at least 6 years relevant business experience or equivalent
- Must have a valid driver’s license and authorization to drive a company vehicle (on or before start date in the position)
- Ability to work independently and manage day-to-day responsibilities with minimal direction
- Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple responsibilities while adapting to changing business needs
- Analyzes data, identifies trends, and draws meaningful conclusions
- Ability to interpret, analyze, and clearly explain financial information
- Ability to plan and implement effective change management strategies that support smooth transitions and meet business needs
- Ability to be detail orientated
- Ability to effectively resolve problems by identifying and analyzing key information from multiple sources
- Ability to develop and maintain professional, trusting, positive, and productive working relationships with associates, managers, customers, and vendors
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written, verbal, and presentation formats
- Basic skills in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint
- Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel, and Access
- Willingness to travel, including occasional overnight stays
- Willingness to work extended hours or work weekends
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in accounting or MBA with concentration in Accounting or Finance with at least 3 years relevant business experience or equivalent
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Certified Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis Professional (CFPAP), or other certifications specific to the position
- Knowledge of finance and accounting principles to develop financial analysis-based recommendations
- Knowledge of other business units, including their basic roles and responsibilities
- Intermediate skills in Microsoft Word,
- Advance skills in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Access
- Knowledge in Power BI or similar visualization tool
- Knowledge in Publix Systems (SAP, EDW, Host, PIMS, Marwood, FINDSS, DB2) and the inter-relationships of those systems
- Knowledge in SQL (Teradata, DB2, Oracle, SQL Server, Access, Informix)
Benefits
- Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost
- An opportunity to purchase additional shares of our privately-held stock
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Group health, dental and vision plans
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria
- Visit our website to see all of our benefits: Benefits – Jobs (publix.com)
Year End Bonus
As a year-end bonus to associates, Publix issues one month’s extra pay (pro-rated in the first year) each year if associate remains employed through issue date of the bonus check that year. This is calculated as a 13th month of pay in the Potential Annual Pay with Bonus line above.
Additional Information
Your application may have additional steps that you will need to complete in order to remain eligible for consideration. Please be sure to monitor your email, including your spam folder, on a daily basis for critical, time-sensitive emails that could require action within 24-48 hours.
Please do not use your Publix email address when applying. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive a confirmation email.
For this position, Publix does not and will not file a petition or application with the USCIS or Department of State on behalf of any noncitizen for any immigration-related benefit to work and/or to continue to work in the United States, e.g., an H-1B or TN petition or permanent residence.
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