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Employment Type Full time

Company name US3084 The SYGMA Network, Inc.

Compensation $105,300.00 - $175,500.00

Compensation Range The compensation range provided is in compliance with state specific laws. Factors that may be used to determine your actual rate of pay include your specific skills, years of experience and other factors.

Description

SUMMARY:

The SYGMA Director of Finance is a senior executive role responsible for overseeing all Finance and Accounting operations for a SYGMA subsidiary while partnering closely with the SYGMA CFO and leadership team. This position leads financial planning, analysis, and performance management, working collaboratively with regional teams and Sysco’s corporate headquarters. The Director of Finance plays a critical role in driving growth, strengthening profitability, and ensuring alignment with Sysco’s strategic initiatives at the local level.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Coordinate key financial processes across all financial stakeholders across the business regardless of reporting-lines.
• Support the SYGMA Team to define and deliver on a strategic agenda, enable the SYGMA Leadership team to focus on strategic elements that are most impactful to delivering Sysco’s recipe for growth.
• Create and present the internal drivers and financial metrics of the business and deep dives into key focus areas of performance
• Identify and Develop cadence of reporting and insights for the SYGMA business in order to help identify opportunities and execution
• Lead the management of corporate expense management, working with department leaders to ensure cost control and alignment with strategic priorities.
• Manage the forecasting tools and process through both Corporate and field views
• Conduct monthly business reviews; analyze results of operations / explain key drivers of variances to plan and forecasted results
• Identify through consultation with SYGMA CFO, the key actions necessary to achieve the financial plan across the region
• Partner with the CFO to develop and deliver annual and periodic goals, including creating the annual profit plan and monthly financial forecasts, along with actionable plans to achieve targets.
• Manage and coach Market Finance Managers and other direct reports to achieve business objectives while fostering talent development and career growth.
• Consult and work directly with the Sysco Business Services team to achieve financial and business goals
• Evaluate the financial impact of plans and processes to achieve goals, assist other departments in their goals and processes, measure customer profitability, perform key analyses, etc.
• Conduct diverse financial duties such as assessing the impact of business plans, supporting cross-functional goals, analyzing customer profitability, and managing key daily finance functions.
• Serve as interim CFO during vacancies

Education and Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, and business analysis, with at least 5 years in a supervisory role.
• Experience in Foodservice, CPG, or Manufacturing is beneficial
• Freight network optimization
• Experience in inbound freight and backhaul are strongly preferred.
• Backhaul strategy development experience

Professional Skills

• Must have a demonstrated ability to translate financial insights into strategic actions and drive execution through relevant financial metrics to both finance and non-financial business partners.
• Proven track record of aligning financial strategies with business objectives.
• Expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis. 
• Expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis.
• Demonstrated success in leading financial teams within a large scale, working across the organization with highly motivated and driven professionals and leading through influence are keys to success.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficient Microsoft Office skills.
• A strong work ethic and a team player attitude.

Skills and Abilities:

• Able to build relationships with customers, vendors and internal key stakeholders

• Strategic decision-making
• Advanced data analysis
• Strong analytical skills
• Financial modeling expertise
• Carrier negotiation skills
• Proven Leader of People
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Excellent communication skills
• Commercial acumen
• Problem-solving skills
• Keen sense of urgency
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Prioritization and multitasking
• Adaptability in ambiguity
• Industry trend awareness

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.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law. This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.

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