Region Finance Manager - Commercial

Responsibilities Responsible for the oversight of Financial forecasting and reporting of a multi-site Region Responsible for providing insight and analysis of financial operating results Identifies trends and provides recommendations for various profitability drivers Determine the key drivers of variances versus plan and last year's results Identify underperforming customers and vendors and the key drivers of profitability Key business partner to the sales teams and helping to grow sales and win in the market Contract development, processing, tracking, and performance reviews Make recommendations to management to improve profitability Directly manage and support the local Finance team in FP&A activities, reporting and analytics Provide specific analysis as to the key drivers of SG&A expenses and the key drivers as to variances to plan and last year Identify opportunities to control costs and reduce expenses Quantify the financial impact of key cost control initiatives May participate in the credit committee and other initiatives Assist Region Vice President Finance and Market Vice President Finance with the preparation in the Region forecast Ensure overall trends and the impacts of key initiatives are reflected accurately in the monthly Region forecast Work with each department to ensure they understand the overall forecast Play a key role in the preparation of the annual profit plan (AOP) Assure overall trends and the impacts of key initiatives are reflected accurately in the annual profit plan Participate in the recruiting and training of the finance analyst Responsible for performance management and development of finance analyst Individual must champion and be the local expert in Sysco's analytical toolbox Monitor and recommend on methods to improve profitability of customers Requirements Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, or Economics required MBA preferred At least 3 years of financial analyst and/or accounting experience required Prior managerial experience preferred Strong verbal and written communication skills Must be able to read, write and speak English Analyze data and draw logical conclusions and recommendations from the data Ability to lead and direct clerical positions Proficient computer skills with emphasis on Word and Excel. Certifications & Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Finance Bachelor's degree in Business Bachelor's degree in Accounting Bachelor's degree in Economics MBA #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor