Lead Business Consultant – Industrial Operations Accounting, Lakeland

The purpose of this position is to serve as the financial liaison and provide strategic leadership and analytical support for complex Industrial Operations (IO) initiatives and projects, with a focus on capital planning, cross-functional collaboration, and process optimization. It ensures accurate documentation, financial transparency, and alignment between operational and financial objectives across high-impact projects.

Primary Responsibilities

• Creating, maintaining and archival of documentation for strategic Industrial Operations projects, often Quality Decision Process (QDP) projects, which are highly complex and require cross-functional collaboration with various business areas within IO and throughout the company.
• Providing leadership, business analysis and consulting support for the Industrial Operations annual capital plan, a comprehensive, multi-phase initiative that encompasses all stages, from gathering data on proposed projects to obtaining final approval and initiating project creation throughout the year.
• Preparing and delivering recurring and ad-hoc financial and status reports for strategic Industrial Operations projects, including major capital expenditure initiatives.
• Driving cross-functional improvements in Finance and Industrial Operations business areas-related financial operations through strategic leadership, process optimization, documentation, and mentorship across purchasing, payables, and project management functions.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or another analytical discipline
• Or equivalent combination of formal training/certification and professional work experience that demonstrates the prerequisite competence to perform the duties of this position.
• 5 years relevant business experience
• A valid driver’s license
• Knowledge of accounting, budgeting and cost control principles, including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Planning and Organizing skills
• Financial Acumen
• Ability to have a Broad Organizational Perspective
• Detail Orientation
• Strategic Thinking
• Microsoft Word (Intermediate)
• Microsoft Excel (Intermediate)
• Microsoft PowerPoint (Basic)
• Microsoft Access (Basic)
• SAP Finance or Controlling modules or equivalent within other ERP Systems.

• Master’s degree in Accounting or MBA with concentration in Accounting or Finance.
• 7 years relevant business experience
• Certified Public Accountant, Certified Management Accountant, Certified Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis Professional or other certifications specific to the position
• Knowledge of Industrial Operations, Retail and other support business area structures including the various Finance teams supporting those areas.
• Knowledge of Asset Accounting and Expense processes regarding capital vs. expense accounting, Construction In Progress (CIP) accounts, cost settlement, fixed asset evidencing, and related SAP functionality.
• Knowledge of Publix organizational policies and practices.
• Ability to understand and incorporate the Publix Strategy.
• Microsoft Word (Advanced)
• Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
• Microsoft PowerPoint (Intermediate)
• Microsoft Access (Intermediate)
• SAP Project Systems and Fixed Asset modules or equivalent within other ERP systems.
• Business Intelligence (BI), Analysis in Excel, PowerBI

• 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: https://jobs.publix.com/benefits/

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

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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.