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As a member of the local leadership management team, the Area Director, Finance I 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.

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.

• 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 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 of 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.

Supervision: Dotted line supervision of Inventory Control staff

Relationships

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

External: Customers, Third Party Managed Services

Work Environment

Onsite: The associate in this role is expected to perform assigned responsibilities inside a US Foods office-based environment.

Inside office environment; occasional warehouse and customer site visits

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree

7 years of accounting and/or financial analysis management experience

Proven experience and effectiveness in leading and influencing 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

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

Experience that includes collaboration within a functional matrixed environment and virtual leadership across multiple sites

Anaplan experience

Physical Qualifications

Must be able to perform the following physical activities for described length of time

Occasionally: 1% - 33 / Frequently: 34% - 66% / Continuously: 67% - 100% or Never

Job requires worker to:

Frequency:

Stand: Frequently

Walk: Frequently

Drive Vehicle: Occasionally

Sit: Continuously

Lift

1-10 lbs (Sedentary): Frequently

11-20 lbs (Light): Occasionally

21-50 lbs (Medium): Occasionally

51-100 lbs (Heavy): Never

Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy): Never

Carry

1-10 lbs (Sedentary): Frequently

11-20 lbs (Light): Occasionally

21-50 lbs (Medium): Occasionally

51-100 lbs (Heavy): Never

Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy): Never

Push/Pull 1: Occasionally

Climb/Balance 2: Occasionally

Stoop/Squat: Occasionally