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US Foods · 2 days ago

Sr Manager Merchandising Finance (Hybrid: Onsite and Remote Work)

Rosemont, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$100K/yr - $160K/yr

7+ years exp

US Foods is a leading foodservice distributor, and they are seeking a Sr Manager of Merchandising Finance to serve as a financial business partner to the Category Management and Merchandising teams. This role is responsible for planning, reporting, and forecasting processes for buying income, while also driving the standardization and development of performance reporting tools.

E-CommerceFood and BeverageFood ProcessingSnack Food

Responsibilities

Collaborate closely with the Merchandising and Category Management teams to develop financial plans, forecasts, and budgets aligned with business objectives

Provide strategic financial insights and analyses to support decision-making on sizing initiatives, projects, and assortment strategies

Act as a business partner to the Merchandising and Category Management teams, offering financial expertise, guidance, and recommendations

Lead the annual operating plan (AOP) and monthly forecasting processes for buying income, comprised of driver-based initiatives owned by the Merchandising business partners

Lead the preparation and presentation of financial reports and presentation to senior leadership, highlighting key performance metrics and insights

Conduct detailed monthly and quarterly variance analyses to assess financial performance against budget and forecast, identifying key drivers and recommending corrective actions as needed

Partner with cross-functional teams, including Field Finance, Category Management, Merchandising, and Sales to drive integrated business planning and execution

Continuously assess and enhance financial processes, tools, and systems to improve efficiency and effectiveness

Other duties as assigned by manager

Qualification

Financial planningForecastingFinancial analysisPeopleSoftSAPHyperionAnaplanMicrosoft ExcelAnalytical skillsMulti-taskingCMACPAStrategic thinkingInterpersonal skillsCommunication skills

Required

Must possess a minimum of 7 years of experience in Finance or other relevant area with focus on planning and analysis

Excellent analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights

Proven track record of success in financial planning, forecasting, and analysis with working knowledge of financial planning systems (e.g. PeopleSoft, SAP, Hyperion, Anaplan). Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Strategic thinker with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and drive results

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact at all levels in the organization and work collaboratively and influence others

Strong written and oral communication skills

Ability to prioritize activities in a multi-tasked environment

Able to work with minimal supervision while conferring with others as needed on complex matters

Up to 10% of travel

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Data Analytics, Business or analytical field required (or related experience)