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Area Director, FinanceAs a member of the local leadership management team, the Area Director, Finance oversees one or more Distribution Centers (DCs). Key business partner working with the Area President and cross-functional team members including VP Sales, VP Operations, Human Resource Business Partner, Pricing Director and VP Merchandising & Marketing to achieve Area and company key results. Responsible for understanding financial results and integrating a financial lens to drive Key Results. This role frequently collaborates and aligns with other Area leaders to execute the overarching financial strategy and operational drivers and takes initiative to create and drive operational improvements that positively impact financial outcomes. This role effectively influences others by summarizing and articulating the detailed nuances of financial insights, helping leaders understand and plan actionable next steps. The Area Director, Finance I leads the development of and communicates the financial forecast, ensuring the team is positioned to deliver the forecasted results. This role challenges perspectives, offers alternative solutions, and makes difficult decisions to achieve optimal outcomes. Responsible for supporting the financial integrity and control environment for a medium scope of impact Area, which is based on Annual Sales Volume, EBITDA, number of IND customers, and number of markets within Area. This position is segmented as 100% onsite meaning the work is completed 100% onsite at an assigned location.

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.

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.

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

Operate as a 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Own all field related SOX controls for the Area Hub and DCs.

Other duties as assigned by manager.

Relationships: Internal: Area and Region staff members, Controllers Group, COE, and all other Finance personnel

External: Customers, Third Party Managed Services

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree

7 years of accounting and/or financial analysis management experience

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

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel

Excellent communication & interpersonal skills

Strong organization and prioritization skills

Limited travel as necessary

Preferred Qualifications

BS in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance

CPA or MBA

Industry experience and understanding of inventory management

Anaplan experience