District Finance Manager - Great Lakes

Univar Solutions•Summit, IL

3d•$130,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The District Finance Manager partners with General Managers and Operations Managers to drive growth and ensure responsible use of company resources, including working capital, operating and capital expenditures, and employee time. Supporting the Great Lakes District in the East Region, the role manages and oversees district accounting and financial reporting. It combines commercial and operational expertise to advise on business operations from sales through EBITDA and working capital, identify issues, and develop or implement solutions. The position provides district-level financial planning and analysis, reporting, and forecasting; supports the month-end close and compliance with business processes; reviews sales and operating expense performance; and helps manage working capital. It also works on cost-saving and capital projects, evaluates returns on investment, improves finance tools and processes, and contributes to cross-functional performance and culture.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting from a fully accredited four-year institution.
5–7 years of experience in progressive Finance or Accounting roles.
Ability to use interpersonal skills to achieve results in a highly matrixed environment.
Problem-solving, critical process review, and project management skills.
Ability to coach and influence without direct reporting authority.
Effective communication skills in internal and external situations.
Strong organizational skills and ability to balance competing priorities.
Strategic thinking and experience in a distribution or manufacturing business.
Planning and forecasting skills.
Skill in performance reporting, investment evaluation, and financial modeling.
Strong systems and information-management skills, including SAP or OneStream, Tableau, and Excel.
Solid understanding of financial statement interpretation, inventory costing, days sales working capital, internal controls, and compliance and risk management.

Nice To Haves

MBA degree.
CPA.

Responsibilities

Provide district-level reporting and analysis to help management drive performance improvement and cost efficiency.
Develop rolling forecasts and district budgets.
Prepare required monthly financial reports to support month-end close.
Work jointly on cost-saving and capital expenditure projects and perform appropriate return-on-investment reviews.
Understand and support compliance with key business processes.
Analyze, review, and report on sales performance activity.
Ensure consistent and accurate coding of operating expenses, and provide feedback and coaching to non-finance teammates as needed.
Support month-end close by identifying issues early and reviewing financials promptly.
Prepare timely financial reviews and explain district performance to key business stakeholders.
Support working capital management by actively reviewing customer terms, customer aging, and inventory turns with the Shared Service Center.
Contribute to a high-performing finance team.
Identify, develop, and execute tools and processes that improve effectiveness, efficiency, and district profitability.
Assist with special projects and prepare reports as required or requested.
Promote a positive culture of cross-functional and cross-branch or district improvement.