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US Foods · 10 hours ago

Financial Planning & Analysis Manager (Hybrid: Onsite and Remote Work)

Rosemont, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$75K/yr - $125K/yr

4+ years exp

US Foods is a leading food service distributor, and they are seeking a Financial Planning & Analysis Manager. This role will lead the financial reporting process and provide insights into business performance, focusing on selling expenses and strategic planning for the organization.

E-CommerceFood and BeverageFood ProcessingSnack Food

Responsibilities

Conduct special financial and business-related analysis as requested in such areas as margin and expense performance, marketing promotions, capital spending, project IRR and working capital. Make recommendations to improve performance

Identify favorable and unfavorable data/spending trends

Work with business functions to provide analytic and detailed transactional results and recommendations for improved performance and efficiency

Review departmental actual expense versus budget and issue monthly variance statements along with explanations of significant variances

Perform regular weekly, monthly, quarterly and ad hoc reporting and analysis

Facilitate annual planning process for selling expenses

Be a key strategic partner to senior leadership in developing strategies to drive efficiencies throughout the selling organization

Other duties as assigned by manager

Qualification

Financial AnalysisMS Office SuitePeople LeadershipAnalytical SkillsFinancial AcumenProblem SolvingIndependent ThinkingTeam ParticipationSystems/Processes KnowledgeAttention to DetailCommunication SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Required

4 years of progressive relevant work experience

Advanced skills using MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)

Strong financial and business acumen through experience or education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related analytical field required (or related experience)

Preferred

At least 1 year of people leadership (supervisor/manager) experience preferred

MA/MBA preferred

Job relevant certifications preferred (e.g. CPA)

Prioritization/Organization/Multi-tasking - Able to organize their own work and meet deadlines, manages others and sets their priorities

Attention to Detail - Regularly provides work that is accurate, thorough and consistent. Reviews work of others for completeness and accuracy and provides actionable feedback

Communications - Strong Verbal & Written communications. Communicating to a variety of audiences

Analytical - Strong analytical skills. Analyzes complex information

Problem Solving - Able to make accurate decisions and proactively solves problems, many of which are complex, with little direction

Independent Thinking - Works independently on assignments. Proactively brings forward ideas for improvement

Team Participation - Collaborates well with team members and other work associates. Leads team training and work improvements

Interpersonal - Has strong working relationships with others. Able to manage interactions with all levels of the organization

People Leadership – Assigns and oversees work of team members. Provides coaching and feedback to grow team members. Is a positive role model by setting examples for integrity, fairness and respect

Systems/Processes - Strong working knowledge of IT, integration into the business, and works to make processes more effective and efficient