Area Director of Finance​/Business Partner

Overview

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As a member of the local leadership management team, the Area Director, Finance I oversees one or more Distribution Centers (DCs). The role partners with the Area President and cross-functional leaders including VP Sales, VP Operations, Human Resource Business Partner, Pricing Director and VP Merchandising & Marketing to achieve Area and company key results. The position focuses on understanding financial results, driving the financial strategy, and leading operational improvements that positively impact financial outcomes.

The Area Director, Finance I leads the development of and communicates the financial forecast, challenging perspectives and guiding the team to meet forecasted results. The role supports the financial integrity and control environment for a low scope of impact Area based on factors such as annual sales volume, EBITDA, IND customers, and number of markets within the Area.

• Own the execution of Area finance strategy.

  Advisor on long-term business financial and strategic planning to the Area President and Area functional leaders for future growth opportunities.

• Collaborate with functional partners to drive improved financial results and support strategic initiatives.
• Assess financial performance and initiate strategic actions to drive results.
• Develop financial targets/outcomes through understanding key operational drivers; discuss and support with the Area Leadership Team.
• Own P&L management to drive EBITDA by managing costs, improving efficiencies and enhancing gross profit.
• Provide clear visibility and guidance to the Area leadership team in meeting financial outcomes.
• Demonstrate analytical foresight to guide immediate and future business decisions.

• Act as a trusted advisor for all Finance activities.

  Partner with Controller’s Group, Managed Services, COE and Region staff to deliver timely and accurate reporting and analysis.

• Collaborate with Area functional leaders, COE and Region leadership on annual business planning and monthly forecasts for the Area.
• Be the gatekeeper for the Area team on financial processes; highlight risks and opportunities.
• Establish credibility with leaders by building relationships and understanding needs and pain points.
• Operate as a business partner with end-to-end value chain perspective and independent point of view.
• Act as an ultimate source of truth with financial data to guide discussion and decisions.
• Be resourceful by leveraging tools and information to act as a trusted financial advisor.
• Review balance sheet health quarterly with corporate stakeholders.
• Lead financial acumen training for Area and DC management to improve understanding of contributions to financial results.

• Collaborate with and influence Area leaders to understand financial complexities and make sound decisions.

  Identify opportunities for gross profit improvement and cost management; drive accountability for execution.

• Drive profitable sales growth by reviewing, providing guidance, and approving local customer contracts and incentive agreements.
• Collaborate with Sales Excellence, Area Sales management and Revenue Management teams on customer profitability decisions.
• Understand critical levers to ensure annual plans and forecasts are met; review daily/weekly dashboards and explain variances/trends while coordinating action plans.
• Lead an effective Inventory Adjustments routine with Operations, Merchandising and Inventory Control to meet targets for damage, spoilage and shrink.
• Collaborate with AVPMM and ADR to align inventory with Company DIOH requirements and minimize nonproductive inventory.
• Partner with Credit to support Sales growth while minimizing risk and managing working capital.

• Influence others by increasing financial acumen across functions through training from basic to advanced levels.
• Lead by example and pursue personal development and feedback.
• Drive continuous improvement and support for Area teams as they manage change.
• Demonstrate courage and conflict resolution to improve performance and drive results.

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