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US Foods · 1 day ago

Area Director, Finance

Sacramento, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$100K/yr - $160K/yr

8+ years exp

US Foods is a leading food service distributor, and they are seeking an Area Director, Finance II to oversee one or more Distribution Centers. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive financial strategies, manage P&L, and support operational improvements to achieve financial outcomes.

E-CommerceFood and BeverageFood ProcessingSnack Food

Responsibilities

Own the execution of Area finance strategy

Advisor on long-term business financial and strategic planning to the Area President and Area functional leaders for future growth opportunities

Collaborate with all other functional partners in driving improved financial results and assist on plays to support strategic initiatives

Assess financial performance and initiate strategic actions to drive results

Develop appropriate financial targets/outcomes through an understanding of key operational drivers; discuss and support with the Area Leadership Team

Own P&L management through strategic decisions to drive EBITDA; by managing costs, improving efficiencies and enhancing gross profit

Provide clear visibility and comprehensive guidance to the Area leadership team in meeting financial outcomes

Demonstrate analytical foresight to help make immediate decisions that will positively impact the future of the business

Act as a trusted advisor for all things Finance

Partner with Controller’s Group, Managed Services, COE and Region staff to deliver timely and accurate reporting and analysis

Collaborate with Area functional leaders, COE and Region leadership on the annual business planning and monthly forecast for the Area

Be the gatekeeper for the Area team on all financial processes that affect results and highlight any potential risks and opportunities

Establish credibility and trust with leaders across their area by building relationships and understanding individual needs and pain points

Operate as a true business partner by bringing an end-to-end value chain perspective, broad business acumen, and an independent point of view

Act as an ultimate source of truth with financial data and has analytical data readily available to guide discussion and decisions

Be resourceful by leveraging all available tools and information to learn and help execute as a trusted financial advisor

Review balance sheet health quarterly with corporate stakeholders

Lead financial acumen training for all Area and DC management to improve understanding on how they contribute to the Area financial results

Collaborate with and influence Area leaders to understand financial complexities and make sound decisions

Identify opportunities for gross profit improvement and cost management and drive accountability for execution

Drive profitable sales growth by reviewing, providing guidance, and approving all local customer contracts and incentive agreements

Collaborate with Sales Excellence, Area Sales management (Local and National), and Revenue Management teams in Customer profitability decisions

Understand critical levers to ensure the annual business plans and forecast are met through review of daily and weekly results dashboards, analyze data, provide insightful explanations of variances / trends, and coordinate action plans

Lead an effective Inventory Adjustments routine by collaborating with Operations, Merchandising, and Inventory Control in attaining the company targets for damage, spoilage and shrink

Collaborate with AVPMM and ADR to ensure inventory is aligned with the Company’s DIOH requirements and minimize nonproductive inventory

Partner with the Credit organization to support Sales growth while minimizing risk and managing working capital

Influence Others

Increase the financial acumen across the functions at all management levels including basic to more advanced training to align specific functional responsibilities with their ultimate impact to improving financial results

Lead by example and own their personal development (e.g., ask for feedback, act on feedback, continue to expand working knowledge)

Drive an environment of continuous improvement

Offer continual support and guidance for area team as they manage change

Demonstrate courage and conflict resolution to improve area team performance and drive results

Drive continuous improvement across the Area and broader business to improve financial outcomes

Lead continuous improvement through performing root cause analysis, implementing solutions, and challenging the status quo to drive improved results

Lead the implementation of standardized work practices

Take initiative to solve business problems or inefficiencies, both inside and outside of their designated Area

Partner with Area leadership to translate and conceptualize new approaches and offer concrete guidance to drive operational cost improvements, operating efficiencies, and opportunities for the business

Own all field related SOX controls for the Area Hub and DCs. Support control environment for all DCs in the Area by reporting and correcting any control deficiencies

Complete ad hoc projects, analysis and initiatives as requested

Other duties as assigned by manager

Qualification

Financial analysisP&L managementFinancial modelingBudgetingMicrosoft Office SuiteSOX complianceInventory managementOrganizationPrioritization skillsCommunicationInterpersonal skillsCollaborationLeadership