Finance Manager

Job Posting:

Since 1953, Ferguson has been a source of quality supplies for a variety of industries. Together We Build Better infrastructure, better homes and better businesses. We exist to make our customers’ complex projects simple, successful, and sustainable. We proactively solve problems, adapt and grow to continuously serve our customers, communities and each other. Ferguson is proud to provide best-in-class products, service and capabilities across the following industries: Commercial/Mechanical, Facilities Supply, Fire and Fabrication, HVAC, Industrial, Residential Trade, Residential Building and Remodel, Waterworks and Residential Digital Commerce. Ferguson has approximately 36,000 associates across 1,700 locations. Ferguson is a community of proud associates who operate with the shared purpose of building something meaningful. You will build a career that you are proud of, at a company you can believe in.

The Finance Manager – Supply Chain will be a strategic partner to Supply Chain leadership and the broader operations teams providing analytics, modeling, actionable insights and decision support focused on cost drivers, variances, tradeoffs and industry trends to drive elite performance across supply chain and logistics. Additionally, this role will lead analysis to enhance the financial returns of capacity expansions and asset allocation strategies across our sites, operational functions, and initiatives in a high-growth environment.

Location:

This is a Hybrid role based out of our Corporate Offices in Newport News, VA location, in accordance with the Ferguson Flex schedule; 3 days office / 2 days remote.

Responsibilities:

• Use data and analytics to find opportunities for the business to improve productivity and efficiency, contributing to and facilitating profitable growth.

• Anticipate the potential impact of change; develop adaptive strategies to allow the business to maintain its competitive edge and position as the “industry benchmark.”

• Act as a catalyst between the business and Finance so there is synchronized thinking and understanding of information requirements, challenges and priorities.

• Challenge and support business decisions with analytical rigor, insights, and judgments.

• Develop and calculate metrics to facilitate and track key performance indicators.

• Instill strong cost control and planning discipline while handling any divergence from targets through proactively developing solutions.

• Lead multiple projects and priorities simultaneously and deliver high quality and timely results.

• Balance long term business priorities with shorter term financial targets/budgets.

• Partner with adjacent finance departments, field finance leadership, and other areas of the business (IT, Facilities, HR, etc.) as an advocate for the regional and market distribution centers, major ship hubs, and logistics.

• Finance liaison for supply chain and the supported branch network

• Provide financial advice to the supply chain management team to ensure sound financial and operational decisions.

• Provide solid analysis of supply chain performance on a monthly basis vs plan, prior year, and forecasts.

• Lead and/or assist in performing ad-hoc analyses as requested to support savings initiatives, innovation projects, cost savings, and other special projects supporting the full brand portfolio.

• Lead key strategic network optimization projects to enable growth, i.e. develop cases, provide analysis to support volume shifts that improve profitability.

• Lead, coach, mentor and develop 1-2 direct reports at Financial Analyst and Senior Financial Analyst levels.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting and/or Finance or equivalent (MBA or CPA preferred).

• A minimum of 5 years of related experience preferably within the wholesale sector and/or large distribution network.

• Strong analytical skills and intuition for business with the ability to derive actionable insights from complex data.

• Proven ability to communicate and explain complex finance and operational issues to a diverse audience.

• A change agent—having professionalized business processes and a team.

• Maintain a high degree of emotional intelligence and stability working with a multitude of personalities and within a fast-paced work environment.

• Ability to deal with ambiguity, change, and a dynamic business environment.

• Attention to detail and excellent prioritization and organizational skills under pressing time constraints.

• Ability to develop collaborative relationships across various functional areas both internally and externally and influence at all levels

• Hands-on, “roll up the sleeves” and “get it done” demeanor who leads and works with others.

• A strong presence and like-ability that encourages others to engage.

• Holds self and others accountable.

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and financial modeling.

• Ability and willingness to travel (up to 10%-15%).

At Ferguson, we care for each other. We value our well-being just as much as our hard work. We are committed to a holistic approach towards benefits plans and programs that support the mental, physical and financial well-being of our associates. Our competitive offering not only includes benefits like health, dental, vision, paid time off, life insurance and a 401(k) with a company match, but our associates also enjoy additional meaningful and inclusive enhancements that are adaptable to their diverse situations and needs, including mental health coverage, gender affirming and family building benefits, paid parental leave, associate discounts, community involvement opportunities and more!

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Pay Range:

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Estimated Ranges displayed are Monthly for Salaried roles OR Hourly for all other roles.

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This role is Bonus or Incentive Plan eligible.

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Ferguson complies with all wage regulations. The starting wage may be higher in certain locations based on local or state wage requirements.

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The Company is an equal opportunity employer as well as a government contractor that shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a), which prohibits discrimination against qualified protected Veterans and the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(A), which prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability.

Ferguson Enterprises, LLC. is an equal employment employer F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation Information