Area Finance Business Partner

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 aligned with Company Long Range Plan (LRP).Collaborate with all other functional partners in driving improved financial results and assist on plays to support strategic initiatives.Assess financial performance and initiates 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 manage costs and improve efficienciesProvide 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, FP&A, Finance Support Team (FST), and Region VP of Finance to create and deliver timely and accurate financial reports.Own and coordinate with Area functional leaders 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.Collaborate with AVPMM 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.Drive 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 the US Foods Way for FinanceTake 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 businessFoster a culture of financial acumen and analytical rigor across the Area team.Responsible 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: No direct reports.RELATIONSHIPSInternal: Area staff members, Regional and Support Office accounting, and all Finance personnelExternal: CustomersWORK ENVIRONMENTInside office environmentMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance Minimum 6 years of accounting and/or financial analysis management experienceProven experience and effectiveness in leading and managing 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 Qualifications CPA 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:STAND: FREQUENTLYWALK: FREQUENTLYDRIVE VEHICLE: OCCASIONALLYSIT: CONTINUOUSLYLIFT1-10 lbs (Sedentary): FREQUENTLY11-20 lbs (Light): OCCASIONALLY21-50 lbs (Medium): OCCASIONALLY51-100 lbs (Heavy): NEVEROver 100 lbs (Very Heavy): NEVERCARRY1-10 lbs (Sedentary): FREQUENTLY11-20 lbs (Light): OCCASIONALLY21-50 lbs (Medium): OCCASIONALLY51-100 lbs (Heavy): NEVEROver 100 lbs (Very Heavy): NEVERPUSH/PULL 1: OCCASIONALLYCLIMB/BALANCE 2: OCCASIONALLYSTOOP/SQUAT: OCCASIONALLYKNEEL: OCCASIONALLYBEND: OCCASIONALLYREACH ABOVE SHOULDER: OCCASIONALLYTWIST: OCCASIONALLYGRASP OBJECTS 3: FREQUENTLYMANIPULATE OBJECTS 4: FREQUENTLYMANUAL DEXTERITY 5: FREQUENTLY1 (Push/Pull: Hand truck, gate, straps, metal ramp, truck door, dolly, boxes, truck gear shift)2 (Climb/Balance: In/Out Truck/Trailer to cab. On/Off ramp to ground level and side doorsteps and Platform of trailer. Stairs)3 (Grasp Objects: Hand truck, boxes, cartons, steering wheel)4 (Manipulate Objects: Boxes, dolly, metal truck ramp, hand truck, paperwork, truck gate, straps)5 (Manual Dexterity: Typing, use of office machines such as copiers, printers)        This role will also receive annual incentive plan bonus.​                                                                                                                                                                                     

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