Area Director, Finance

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As a member of the local leadership management team, the Area Director, Finance II oversees one or more Distribution Centers (DCs). A key business partner, working with the Area President and cross‑functional team members including VP Sales, VP Operations, Human Resources Director, Pricing Director, and VP Merchandising & Marketing to achieve Area and company key results.

Responsible for understanding financial results and integrating a financial lens to drive Key Results. This person will frequently collaborate and align with other Area leaders to execute the overarching financial strategy and operational drivers, and will take initiative to create and drive operational improvements that positively impact financial outcomes.

• 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 all other functional partners in driving improved financial results and assist on plays to support strategic initiatives.
• Assess financial performance and initiate strategic actions to drive results.
• Develop appropriate financial targets/outcomes through an understanding of key operational drivers; discuss and support with the Area Leadership Team.
• Own P&L management through strategic decisions to drive EBITDA by managing costs, improving efficiencies, and enhancing gross profit.
• Provide clear visibility and comprehensive guidance to the Area leadership team in meeting financial outcomes.
• Demonstrate analytical foresight to help make immediate decisions that will positively impact the future of the business.
• Act as a trusted advisor for all things Finance; 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 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 opportunities.
• Establish credibility and trust with leaders across the area by building relationships and understanding individual needs and pain points.
• Operate as a true business partner by bringing an end‑to‑end value chain perspective, broad business acumen, and an independent point of view.
• Lead financial acumen training for all Area and DC management to improve understanding on how they contribute to the Area financial results.
• Identify 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, analyse data, provide insightful explanations of variances/trends, and coordinate action plans.
• Lead an effective Inventory Adjustments routine by collaborating with Operations, Merchandising, and Inventory Control in attaining the company targets for damage, spoilage and shrink.
• Collaborate with AVPMM and ADR to ensure inventory is aligned with the Company’s DIOH requirements and minimise nonproductive inventory.
• Partner with the Credit organisation to support Sales growth while minimising risk and managing working capital.
• Increase the financial acumen across the functions at all management levels, lead by example and own personal development (e.g., ask for feedback, act on feedback, continue to expand working knowledge).
• Drive an environment of continuous improvement and offer continual support and guidance for area team as they manage change.
• Demonstrate courage and conflict…