Finance Manager

at  Sysco

MINIMUM LEVEL OF EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s Degree

MINIMUM YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:

5 Years

JOB SUMMARY

This 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, including revenue, margin, expense management, and working capital management.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, or Economics required
• MBA/CPA and preferred

EXPERIENCE

• At least 5 years financial analyst and/or accounting experience required
• Prior managerial experience preferred

SKILLS

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to read, write and speak English
• Must be able to 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

OVERVIEW:

Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations.
We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

• Determine the key drivers of variances versus last year results
• Identify underperforming customers and vendors and the key drivers of profitability
• Make recommendations to management to improve profitability
• Provide specific analysis as to the key drivers of expenses and the key drivers as to variances to last year and to plan
• Identify opportunities to control costs and reduce expenses
• Quantify the financial impact of key cost control initiatives
• May participate in shrink committee, credit committee, and other initiatives
• Assist Local CFO and Market CFO with the performance of the forecast
• 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 are reflected in the forecast
• Ensure overall trends and the impacts of key initiatives are reflected accurately in the profit plan
• Participate in the recruiting and training of finance associates
• Responsible for performance management and development of finance associates
• Play a key role in the annual AOP process
• Individual must champion and be the local expert in Sysco’s analytical toolbox
• Review and ensure that all vendors’ billings are paid in a timely fashion and uncollectable vendor receivables are properly handled
• Monitor and review all Master Distribution Agreements (MDA) for profitability
• Oversee the Profit Management Team to maximize performance
• Monitor the Customer Performance Activity System (CPAS) to provide reports and communicate financial impact as necessary
• Assist with cost monitoring, product equities, frequencies and other statistical data directly related to price management