Manager, Finance - Corporate -SBS

Hybrid Schedule in Houston, TX

Responsible for managing or performing work across multiple areas of finance, including financial planning & analysis, financial control, Activities include financial transaction, financial modeling, financial analysis, variance analysis, budget, forecast, and compiling/maintaining ad-hoc financial information.

• Determine the key drivers of variances versus last year results
• Make recommendations to management
• 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
• Partner with operating leadership in Supply Chain and logistics
• 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
• Participate in the recruiting and training 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
• Assist with cost monitoring, product equities, frequencies and other statistical data directly related to price management
• (2) Direct Reports

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

• At least 5 years financial analyst and/or accounting experience required
• Prior managerial experience preferred
  
  Professional Communication skills
• Build relationship with Operating leaders in Supply Chain and Logistics

• 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