Manager – Finance

Manager – Finance

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an analytical field (e.g., Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, or related discipline)
• At least 5 years financial analyst required
• Prior managerial experience required
• Advanced skills in PowerPoint, Excel, proficient use of other MS Office tools
• Strong analytical skills, ability to think strategically and influence business decisions using appropriate, fact-based financial information
• Excellent communication (written and verbal), interpersonal and professional interactive skills
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and work independently
• Demonstrate strong, proactive problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Determine the key drivers of variances versus last year results, plan and forecast
• 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 and drive opportunities to control costs and reduce expenses
• Quantify the financial impact of key cost control initiatives
• 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 planning cycle
• Individual must champion and be the local expert in Sysco’s analytical toolbox
• Work on other ad-hoc projects requested by executive management and other leadership positions
• Managing a team of analyst

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA , Masters preferred