Area Finance Director

Area Director Of Finance IiMember of the local leadership management team, the Area Director of Finance II will oversee 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 to achieve area and company key results.Responsible for understanding financial results and integrating a financial lens to drive key results. This person will frequently collaborate and align with other area leaders to execute the overarching financial strategy and operational drivers, as well as take initiative to create and drive operational improvements that positively impact financial outcomes. Further, they must effectively influence others by summarizing and articulating the detailed nuances of financial insights to help leaders understand and plan actionable next steps. They lead the development of and communicate the financial forecast and ensure the team is oriented around delivering the forecasted results. They regularly demonstrate courage by challenging perspectives, offering alternative solutions, and making difficult decisions to achieve optimal outcomes.Responsible for supporting the financial integrity and control environment for a large 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 strategyAdvisor 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 resultsDevelop appropriate financial targets/outcomes through an understanding of key operational drivers and be able to discuss and support with the area leadership teamOwn 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 outcomesDemonstrate analytical foresight to help make immediate decisions that will positively impact the future of the businessAct as a trusted advisor for all things financePartner with controller's group, managed services, corporate FP&A and region staff and deliver timely and accurate reporting and analysis.Collaborate with area functional leaders, corporate FP&A 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 opportunitiesEstablish credibility and trust with leaders across their area by building relationships and understanding individual needs and pain pointsOperate as a true business partner by bringing an end-to-end value chain perspective, broad business acumen, and an independent point of viewAct as an ultimate source of truth with financial data and has analytical data readily available to guide discussion and decisionsBe resourceful by leveraging all available tools and information to learn and help execute as a trusted financial advisorReview balance sheet health quarterly with corporate stakeholdersLead financial acumen training for all area and DC management to improve understanding on how they contribute to the area financial resultsCollaborate with and influence area leaders to understand financial complexities and make sound decisionsIdentify 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.Responsible for leading 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 AVPM 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.Influencing othersIncrease 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 improvementOffer continual support and guidance for area team as they manage changeDemonstrate courage and conflict resolution to improve area team performance and drive resultsDrive continuous improvement across the area and broader business to improve financial outcomesLead continuous improvement through performing root cause analysis, implementing solutions, and challenging the status quo to drive improved resultsLead the implementation of standardized work practicesTake initiative to solve business problems or inefficiencies, both inside and outside of their designated areaPartner with area leadership to translate and conceptualize new approaches and offer concrete guidance to drive operational cost improvements, operating efficiencies, and opportunities for the businessResponsible for 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.Supervision:Manage up to five direct reportsRelationshipsInternal: area and region staff members, controllers group, corporate FP&A, and all other finance personnelExternal: customers, third party managed servicesWork environmentInside office environment; occasional warehouse and customer site visitMinimum qualificationsBachelor's degreeMinimum 10 years of accounting and/or financial analysis of management experienceProven experience and effectiveness in leading and influencing othersGeneral knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and SOXBroad skillset in financial analysis and financial modelingProficient in Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of the other Microsoft Office 365 applicationsExcellent communication & interpersonal skillsStrong organization and prioritization skillsLimited travel as necessaryCertifications/trainingN/ALicensesN/APreferred qualificationsBS in business administration, accounting or financeCPA or MBAIndustry experience and understanding of inventory managementExperience that includes collaboration in a functional matrixed environment and virtual leadership across multiple sitesAnaplan experiencePhysical qualificationsMust be able to perform the following physical activities for described length of timeOccasionally: 1% - 33 / frequently: 34% - 66% / continuously: 67% - 100% or neverJob requires worker to:Frequency:StandFrequentlyWalkFrequentlyDrive vehicleOccasionallySitContinuouslyLift1-10 lbs (sedentary) frequently11-20 lbs (light) occasionally21-50 lbs (medium) occasionally51-100 lbs (heavy) occasionallyOver 100 lbs (very heavy) neverCarry1-10 lbs (sedentary) frequently11-20 lbs (light) occasionally21-50 lbs (medium) occasionally51-100 lbs (heavy) occasionallyOver 100 lbs (very heavy) neverPush/pull1OccasionallyClimb/balance2OccasionallyStoop/squatOccasionallyK