Finance Leader

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Member of the local leadership management team, the Area Finance Leader will be responsible for 1 to 3 Distribution Centers (DCs). Key business partner working with the Area President and cross-functional team members including VP Sales, VP Operations, Human Resource Leader, Pricing Director and VP Merchandising to achieve Area and company key results.

Responsible for understanding financial results and integrating a financial lens to drive Key Results. This person will frequently collaborate and align with other Area leaders to execute the overarching financial strategy and operational drivers, as well as take initiative to create and drive operational improvements that positively impact financial outcomes. Further, they must effectively influence others by summarizing and articulating the detailed nuances of financial insights to help leaders understand and plan actionable next steps. They lead the development and communicate the financial forecast and ensures the team is delivering the forecasted results. They regularly demonstrate courage by challenging perspectives, offering alternative solutions, and making difficult decisions to achieve optimal outcomes.
The Area Finance Leader is responsible for supporting the financial integrity and control environment for a $700 million to $2 billion business Area.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Own the execution of Area finance strategy

• Advisor on long-term business financial and strategic planning to the Area President and Area functional leaders for future growth opportunities aligned with Company Long Range Plan (LRP).

• Collaborate with all other functional partners in driving improved financial results and assist on plays to support strategic initiatives.

• Assess financial performance and initiates strategic actions to drive results

• Develop appropriate financial targets/outcomes through an understanding of key operational drivers and be able to discuss and support with the Area Leadership Team

• Own P&L management through strategic decisions to manage costs and improve efficiencies

• Provide clear visibility and comprehensive guidance to the Area leadership team in meeting financial outcomes

• Demonstrate analytical foresight to help make immediate decisions that will positively impact the future of the business

Act as a trusted advisor for all things Finance

• Partner with Controller’s Group, FP&A, Finance Support Team (FST), and Region VP of Finance to create and deliver timely and accurate financial reports.

• Own and coordinate with Area functional leaders on the annual business planning and monthly forecast for the Area. 

• Be the gatekeeper for the Area team on all financial processes that affect results and highlight any potential risks and opportunities

• Establish credibility and trust with leaders across their area by building relationships and understanding individual needs and pain points

• Operate as a true business partner by bringing an end-to-end value chain perspective, broad business acumen, and an independent point of view

• Act as an ultimate source of truth with financial data and has analytical data readily available to guide discussion and decisions

• Be resourceful by leveraging all available tools and information to learn and help execute as a trusted financial advisor

• Review balance sheet health quarterly with corporate stakeholders

• Lead financial acumen training for all Area and DC management to improve understanding on how they contribute to the Area financial results

Collaborate with and influence Area leaders to understand financial complexities and make sound decisions

• Identify opportunities for gross profit improvement and cost management, and drive accountability for execution. 

• Drive profitable sales growth by reviewing, providing guidance, and approving all local customer contracts and incentive agreements.

• Collaborate with Sales Excellence, Area Sales management (Local and National), and Revenue Management teams in Customer profitability decisions.

• Understand critical levers to ensure the annual business plans and forecast are met through review of daily and weekly results dashboards, analyze data, provide insightful explanations of variances / trends, and coordinate action plans.

• Collaborate with AVPMM and ADR to ensure inventory is aligned with the Company’s DIOH requirements and minimize nonproductive inventory. 

• Partner with the Credit organization to support Sales growth while minimizing risk and managing working capital.

Drive continuous improvement across the Area and broader business to improve financial outcomes

• Lead continuous improvement through performing root cause analysis, implementing solutions, and challenging the status quo to drive improved results

• Lead the implementation of the US Foods Way for Finance

• Take initiative to solve business problems or inefficiencies, both inside and outside of their designated Area

• Partner with Area leadership to translate and conceptualize new approaches and offer concrete guidance to drive operational cost improvements, operating efficiencies, and opportunities for the business

• Foster a culture of financial acumen and analytical rigor across the Area team.

Responsible for all field related SOX controls for the Area Hub and DCs. Support control environment for all DCs in the Area by reporting and correcting any control deficiencies.

Complete ad hoc projects, analysis and initiatives as requested.

SUPERVISION: No direct reports.

RELATIONSHIPS

• Internal: Area staff members, Regional and Support Office accounting, and all Finance personnel

• External: Customers

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Inside office environment

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance 

• Minimum 6 years of accounting and/or financial analysis management experience

• Proven experience and effectiveness in leading and managing others

• General knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and SOX

• Broad skillset in financial analysis and financial modeling

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of the other Microsoft Office 365 applications

• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills

• Strong organization and prioritization skills

• Limited travel as necessary

Certifications/Training

• N/A

Licenses

• N/A

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or MBA

• Industry experience and understanding of inventory management

• Experience that includes collaboration in a functional matrixed environment and virtual leadership across multiple sites

• Anaplan experience

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be able to perform the following physical activities for described length of time

OCCASIONALLY: 1% - 33 / FREQUENTLY: 34% - 66% / CONTINUOUSLY: 67% - 100% or NEVER

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:

FREQUENCY:

STAND: FREQUENTLY

WALK: FREQUENTLY

DRIVE VEHICLE: OCCASIONALLY

SIT: CONTINUOUSLY

LIFT

1-10 lbs (Sedentary): FREQUENTLY

11-20 lbs (Light): OCCASIONALLY

21-50 lbs (Medium): OCCASIONALLY

51-100 lbs (Heavy): NEVER

Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy): NEVER

CARRY

1-10 lbs (Sedentary): FREQUENTLY

11-20 lbs (Light): OCCASIONALLY

21-50 lbs (Medium): OCCASIONALLY

51-100 lbs (Heavy): NEVER

Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy): NEVER

PUSH/PULL 1: OCCASIONALLY

CLIMB/BALANCE 2: OCCASIONALLY

STOOP/SQUAT: OCCASIONALLY

KNEEL: OCCASIONALLY

BEND: OCCASIONALLY

REACH ABOVE SHOULDER: OCCASIONALLY

TWIST: OCCASIONALLY

GRASP OBJECTS 3: FREQUENTLY

MANIPULATE OBJECTS 4: FREQUENTLY

MANUAL DEXTERITY 5: FREQUENTLY

1 (Push/Pull: Hand truck, gate, straps, metal ramp, truck door, dolly, boxes, truck gear shift)

2 (Climb/Balance: In/Out Truck/Trailer to cab. On/Off ramp to ground level and side doorsteps and Platform of trailer. Stairs)

3 (Grasp Objects: Hand truck, boxes, cartons, steering wheel)

4 (Manipulate Objects: Boxes, dolly, metal truck ramp, hand truck, paperwork, truck gate, straps)

5 (Manual Dexterity: Typing, use of office machines such as copiers, printers)        

This role will also receive annual incentive plan bonus.​

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state minimum wage thresholds).  The expected base rate for this role is between

$85,000 - $140,000

***EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***