Director, Finance - SYGMA - US

Sysco

About The Position

The SYGMA Director of Finance is a senior executive role responsible for overseeing all Finance and Accounting operations for a SYGMA subsidiary while partnering closely with the SYGMA CFO and leadership team. This position leads financial planning, analysis, and performance management, working collaboratively with regional teams and Sysco’s corporate headquarters. The Director of Finance plays a critical role in driving growth, strengthening profitability, and ensuring alignment with Sysco’s strategic initiatives at the local level. Residency in either Dublin, OH (SYGMA Corporate), or the Houston, TX (Sysco Corporate) area.

Requirements

Minimum of 10 years of experience in financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, and business analysis, with at least 5 years in a supervisory role.
Experience in Foodservice, CPG, or Manufacturing is beneficial
Freight network optimization
Experience in inbound freight and backhaul are strongly preferred.
Backhaul strategy development experience
Must have a demonstrated ability to translate financial insights into strategic actions and drive execution through relevant financial metrics to both finance and non-financial business partners.
Proven track record of aligning financial strategies with business objectives.
Expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis.
Demonstrated success in leading financial teams within a large scale, working across the organization with highly motivated and driven professionals and leading through influence are keys to success.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Proficient Microsoft Office skills.
A strong work ethic and a team player attitude.
Able to build relationships with customers, vendors and internal key stakeholders
Strategic decision-making
Advanced data analysis
Strong analytical skills
Financial modeling expertise
Carrier negotiation skills
Proven Leader of People
Cross-functional collaboration
Excellent communication skills
Commercial acumen
Problem-solving skills
Keen sense of urgency
Continuous improvement mindset
Prioritization and multitasking
Adaptability in ambiguity
Industry trend awareness

Responsibilities

Coordinate key financial processes across all financial stakeholders across the business regardless of reporting-lines.
Support the SYGMA Team to define and deliver on a strategic agenda, enable the SYGMA Leadership team to focus on strategic elements that are most impactful to delivering Sysco’s recipe for growth.
Create and present the internal drivers and financial metrics of the business and deep dives into key focus areas of performance
Identify and Develop cadence of reporting and insights for the SYGMA business in order to help identify opportunities and execution
Lead the management of corporate expense management, working with department leaders to ensure cost control and alignment with strategic priorities.
Manage the forecasting tools and process through both Corporate and field views
Conduct monthly business reviews; analyze results of operations / explain key drivers of variances to plan and forecasted results
Identify through consultation with SYGMA CFO, the key actions necessary to achieve the financial plan across the region
Partner with the CFO to develop and deliver annual and periodic goals, including creating the annual profit plan and monthly financial forecasts, along with actionable plans to achieve targets.
Manage and coach Market Finance Managers and other direct reports to achieve business objectives while fostering talent development and career growth.
Consult and work directly with the Sysco Business Services team to achieve financial and business goals
Evaluate the financial impact of plans and processes to achieve goals, assist other departments in their goals and processes, measure customer profitability, perform key analyses, etc.
Conduct diverse financial duties such as assessing the impact of business plans, supporting cross-functional goals, analyzing customer profitability, and managing key daily finance functions.
Serve as interim CFO during vacancies