Finance Leader

US Foods, Inc.
Twinsburg, Ohio
Full Time

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES & 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 aligned with Company Long Range Plan (LRP).
Collaborate with all other functional partners in driving improved financial results and assist on plays to support strategic initiatives.
Assess financial performance and initiates strategic actions to drive results
Develop appropriate financial targets/outcomes through an understanding of key operational drivers and be able to discuss and support with the Area Leadership Team
Own P&L management through strategic decisions to manage costs and improve efficiencies
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 Controllers Group, FP&A, Finance Support Team (FST), and Region VP of Finance to create and deliver timely and accurate financial reports.
Own and coordinate with Area functional leaders 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.
Collaborate with AVPMM and ADR to ensure inventory is aligned with the Companys DIOH requirements and minimize nonproductive inventory.
Partner with the Credit organization to support Sales growth while minimizing risk and managing working capital.

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 the US Foods Way for Finance
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
Foster a culture of financial acumen and analytical rigor across the Area team.

Responsible for 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.

SUPERVISION : No direct reports.

RELATIONSHIPS

Internal: Area staff members, Regional and Support Office accounting, and all Finance personnel
External: Customers

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Inside office environment

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance
M inimum 6 years of accounting and/or financial analysis management experience
Proven experience and effectiveness in leading and managing others
General knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and SOX
Broad skillset in financial analysis and financial modeling
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of the other Microsoft Office 365 applications
Excellent communication & interpersonal skills
Strong organization and prioritization skills
Limited travel as necessary

Certifications/Training

Licenses

Preferred Qualifications

CPA or MBA
Industry experience and understanding of inventory management
Experience that includes collaboration in a functional matrixed environment and virtual leadership across multiple sites
Anaplan experience

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS