Manager, Finance

Job SummaryThis position is responsible for the oversight of several functional areas such as Profit Management and Financial forecasting and reporting. Responsible for providing insight and analysis of financial operating results. Identifies trends and provides recommendations for various profitability drivers, with a focus on operating expenses (CPP).ResponsibilitiesDetermine the key drivers of variances versus last year resultsMake recommendations to management to improve profitabilityProvide specific analysis as to the key drivers of expenses and the key drivers as to variances to last year and to planIdentify opportunities to control costs and reduce expensesQuantify the financial impact of key cost control initiativesMay participate in shrink committee, credit committee, and other initiativesAssist Local CFO and Market CFO with the performance of the forecastEnsure overall trends and the impacts of key initiatives are reflected accurately in the forecastWork with each department to ensure they understand the overall forecast and how the impact of the key initiatives they are responsible for are reflected in the forecastEnsure overall trends and the impacts of key initiatives are reflected accurately in the profit planParticipate in the recruiting and training of finance associatesResponsible for performance management and development of finance associatesPlay a key role in the annual LRP & AGP processIndividual must champion and be the local expert in Sysco’s analytical toolboxWork with the VP of US Field Operations and MVPOs to perform any ad hoc analysis that will help improve operation efficiency.EducationBachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, or Economics requiredMBA/CPA and preferredExperienceAt least 5 years financial analyst and/or accounting experience requiredPrior managerial experience preferredSkillsStrong verbal and written communication skillsMust be able to read, write and speak EnglishMust be able to analyze data and draw logical conclusions and recommendations from the dataAbility to lead and direct clerical positionsProficient computer skills with emphasis on Word and Excel