Finance Manager - Operations

Sysco

About The Position

This position is responsible for the oversight of Operations 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, involving operations expense management, with a direct focus on inventory shrinkage.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, or Economics required.
At least 3 years of financial analyst and/or accounting experience required.
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.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

MBA preferred.
Prior managerial experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Determine the key drivers of operations expense variances versus plan and last year's results.
Identify underperforming customers and make recommendations to drive profitability.
Provide specific analysis as to the key drivers of Operational expenses variances to plan and last year.
Participate in the recruiting, training and management of the Inventory Control Manager
Participate in the recruiting, training and management of the finance associate and cashier
Work with the Inventory team to Identify opportunities to reduce operational and non-operational shrink.
Quantify the financial impact of key operational cost control initiatives.
In conjunction with the Region Vice President Finance will lead the shrink committee by site and for the Region.
Assist Region Vice President Finance and Market Vice President Finance with the monthly forecast performance.
Ensure overall trends and the impacts of key initiatives are reflected accurately in the forecast.
Work with each department to ensure they understand the overall forecast and how the impact of the key initiatives they are responsible for is reflected in the forecast.
Assist the Region Vice President Finance with the preparation of the Annual Profit Plan (AOP) on operational expenses and initiatives.
Individual must champion and be the local expert in Sysco's analytical toolbox.
Responsible for the preparation of all capital investment proposals for the Region.