Area Finance Business Partner

US Foods•Twinsburg, OH

6d•$85,000 - $145,000•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

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.
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.