Finance Manager Commercial

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for the oversight of 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, including revenue, margin, SG&A expense management, and working capital management.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Determine the key drivers of variances versus plan and last year's results.
• Identify underperforming customers and vendors and the key drivers of profitability.
• Make recommendations to management to improve profitability.
• Provide specific analysis as to the key drivers of SG&A expenses and the key drivers as to variances to plan and last year.
• Identify opportunities to control costs and reduce expenses.
• Quantify the financial impact of key cost control initiatives.
• May participate in the credit committee, and other initiatives.
• Assist Region Vice President Finance and Market Vice President Finance with the preparation in the Region forecast.
• Ensure overall trends and the impacts of key initiatives are reflected accurately in the monthly Region 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.
• Play a key role in the preparation of the annual profit plan (AOP)
• Assure overall trends and the impacts of key initiatives are reflected accurately in the annual profit plan.
• Participate in the recruiting and training of the finance analyst.
• Responsible for performance management and development of finance analyst
• Individual must champion and be the local expert in Sysco's analytical toolbox.
• Monitor and recommend on methods to improve profitability of customers

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, or Economics required.
• MBA preferred.

Experience

• At least 3 years of financial analyst and/or accounting experience required.
• Prior managerial experience preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

• NA

Professional Skills

• 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.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.