Finance Manager Operations

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for the oversight of Operations 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, involving operations expense management, with a direct focus on inventory shrinkage.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Determine the key drivers of operations expense variances versus plan and last year's results.
• Identify underperforming customers and make recommendations to drive profitability.
• Provide specific analysis as to the key drivers of Operational expenses variances to plan and last year.
• Participate in the recruiting, training and management of the Inventory Control Manager
• Participate in the recruiting, training and management of the finance associate and cashier
• Work with the Inventory team to Identify opportunities to reduce operational and non-operational shrink.
• Quantify the financial impact of key operational cost control initiatives.
• In conjunction with the Region Vice President Finance will lead the shrink committee by site and for the Region.
• Assist Region Vice President Finance and Market Vice President Finance with the monthly forecast performance.
• Ensure overall trends and the impacts of key initiatives are reflected accurately in the 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.
• Assist the Region Vice President Finance with the preparation of the Annual Profit Plan (AOP) on operational expenses and initiatives.
• Individual must champion and be the local expert in Sysco's analytical toolbox.
• Responsible for the preparation of all capital investment proposals for the Region.

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.