Finance Manager

About the Job

Company:

US6469 Sysco Payroll, Division of Sysco Resources Services, LLC

Zip Code:

43619

JOB SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for the oversight of several functional areas such as: Profit Management and Financial forecasting and reporting. Responsible for providing insight and analysis of financial operating results. Identifies trends and provides recommendations for various profitability drivers, including revenue, margin, expense management, and working capital management.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide technical, customer relations, and personnel management for major programs and projects.
• Determine the key drivers of variances versus last year results.
• Identify underperforming customers and vendors and the key drivers of profitability.
• Make recommendations to management to improve profitability and support and produce financial reporting for Annual Operating Plan (AOP).
• Provide specific analysis as to the key drivers of expenses and the key drivers as to variances to last year and to plan.
• Ensure overall trends and the impacts of key initiatives are reflected accurately in the forecast.
• Provide specific analysis as to the key drivers of expenses and the key drivers as to variances to last year and to plan.
• Proven experience partnering with business operations leaders to drive profitability and cost optimization.
• Lead financial oversight of inventory operations, ensuring accurate valuation, reconciliation and compliance with audits and accounting standards (e.g., FIFO, LIFO, or weighted average).

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, or Economics required (MBA/CPA and preferred).

Experience

• At least 5 years financial analyst and/or accounting experience required.
• With leadership or supervisory role managing finance teams.
• Preferred experience in food/product manufacturing, distribution, supply chain, or food service industry.

Skills:

• Organizational, time management, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of financial reporting software.
• Strong leadership and people management skills, including coaching and developing high-performing teams.
• Ability to translate financial data into actionable business insights.
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.
• Advanced proficiency in financial modeling and data analysis.
• Strong experience with ERP systems (NAV, UMS, SAP, etc.).
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Adept at cost accounting, margin analysis, working capital management, financial forecasting.

Decision Making Authority:

• Strong analytical, organizational, interpersonal skills and broad knowledge of accounting principles, practices and procedures.
• Play a key role in the annual AOP process.

Most important decisions made with review and approval of other individuals or supervisors (include the reviews/approvals required):

• Participate in the recruiting and training of finance associates.
• Responsible for performance management and development of finance associates.

OVERVIEW:

Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations.

We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We're looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.