Director, Financial Planning & Analysis

KeHE Distributors, LLC•Naperville, IL

12h•Onsite

About The Position

At KeHE, we’re obsessed with creating solutions, unboxing potential, and serving others – and it all starts with you. As an employee-owned distributor of natural and organic, specialty, and fresh products, we’re committed to making a positive impact and scaling our success together. With a culture that fosters development and opportunity, you’ll be embarking on a career that’s moving forward. When you join KeHE, you’re becoming part of a team that is a force for good.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance and/or Accounting required.
Minimum of 12+ years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis or related finance roles.
At least 6+ years of people leadership experience managing and developing professional teams.
At least 6+ years in Operations Finance-related roles required, preferably in Transportation.
Strong background in enterprise financial modeling, budgeting, and strategic analysis.
Advanced proficiency in financial planning, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial modeling.
Significant expertise with Financial Systems (Workday Adaptive Planning & Prism) and Reporting tools such as Power BI.
Strong business acumen with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights.
Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and talent development capabilities.
Exceptional decision-making, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
High attention to detail balanced with strong conceptual and strategic thinking abilities.
Effective communication and influencing skills with executive and cross-functional stakeholders.
Self-motivated, results-oriented mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement.
Ability to manage ambiguity, prioritize competing demands, and meet tight deadlines.
This position requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time while working at a computer and using standard office equipment.
The employee must be able to stand, walk, and move about the office as needed.
Occasional light lifting of materials up to 20 pounds may be required.
The role involves frequent use of computers, monitors, keyboards, and other office productivity tools.

Nice To Haves

MBA and/or CPA preferred.
Experience partnering with senior leaders in a complex, multi-business or distribution environment preferred.
Limited business travel may be required based on business needs.

Responsibilities

Serve as the strategic finance partner to Transportation leadership, including the President of Logistics.
Translate operational drivers (routing, fleet productivity, cube utilization, backhaul profitability) into financial insights.
Own forecasting, reporting, and performance management across multiple Transportation P&Ls.
Ensure financial assumptions are transparent, analytically sound, and aligned with organizational priorities.
Act as the primary Finance business partner to the Transportation Leadership Team.
Lead forecasting, annual plan, flash reporting, and monthly P&L variance analysis.
Oversee close reviews and partners with Accounting on accruals and expense accuracy.
Convert operational metrics (routes, miles, cube, volume, productivity) into financial impact.
Build sophisticated, automated models in Workday Adaptive Planning that convert metrics into P&L impact.
Present insights in weekly/monthly business reviews and leadership meetings.
Collaborate with Operations, Accounting, and Systems to improve reporting and data quality.
Support strategic planning, system enhancements, and deep-dive DC-level analysis.