Finance Director - Corporate Expense

JOB SUMMARY

This role is ideal for a seasoned finance professional with a strong focus on managing corporate expenses and driving financial efficiency. If you’re passionate about strategic cost management and thrive in a dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply

Key Responsibilities

Budgeting and Forecasting

• Lead the annual budgeting process for G&A expenses in collaboration with department heads.
• Prepare and update forecasts for G&A costs, providing insights into potential risks and opportunities.
• Ensure alignment of financial planning with the company’s strategic goals.

Expense Management and Cost Control

• Monitor and manage G&A expenditures, ensuring they are within approved budgets.
• Identify areas for cost reduction and implement cost-saving initiatives across administrative functions.
• Support contract reviews and procurement practices to ensure cost-effectiveness in purchasing decisions.

Financial Analysis and Reporting

• Conduct variance analysis to understand the drivers of G&A expense fluctuations.
• Provide regular financial reports and presentations to senior leadership, explaining performance trends and key metrics.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support strategic decision-making.

Internal Controls and Compliance

• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and external regulations.
• Partner with internal and external auditors to provide necessary documentation and ensure financial accuracy.
• Implement best practices in financial governance across G&A departments.

Strategic Partnering and Stakeholder Management

• Act as a key business partner to department heads (Finance, HR, IT, legal, etc.) to advise on financial matters and operational efficiencies.
• Support leadership in evaluating the financial impact of business initiatives and corporate projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve financial processes and systems.

Leadership and Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of finance professionals responsible for G&A expense management.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and collaboration within the finance function.
• Work closely with the  CFO and senior management to align G&A expense strategies with the overall financial objectives.

Key Qualifications

• Education:
  Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Experience:
  7+ years of progressive financial management experience, with a focus on G&A or corporate overhead. Experience in a large, complex organization is preferred.
• Technical Skills:
  Proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and variance analysis. Strong understanding of reporting systems (e.g., SAP-BPC, Hyperion Essbase/HFM and/or OneStream) and advanced knowledge of Excel.
• Leadership and Communication:
  Proven ability to lead teams, influence stakeholders, and communicate complex financial concepts to non-financial audiences.
• Problem-Solving:
  Strong analytical skills, with the ability to identify trends, assess risks, and recommend solutions for cost optimization.

Key Competencies

• Financial Acumen
• Strategic Thinking
• Leadership and People Management
• Attention to Detail
• Communication and Collaboration
• Business Partnering
• Integrity and Ethics

Education Required:

• Bachelor’s degree

Education Preferred:

• Advanced Degree preferred

Experience Required:

• Industry experience in Foodservice, Distribution/Supply Chain, Consumer Goods and Services.

Physical Demands:

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to sit, stand, walk and use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone to talk and hear. The associate is frequently required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The associate must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

Work Environment:

• This position must be performed from the Corporate facility in Houston, Texas.  Position is Hybrid with 3 days at Corporate office and 2 days remote.