Area Director of Finance​/Business Partner

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Member of the local leadership management team, the Area Finance Leader will be responsible for 1 to 3 Distribution Centers (DCs). Key business partner working with the Area President and cross-functional team members including VP Sales, VP Operations, Human Resource Leader, Pricing Director and VP Merchandising 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, as well as take initiative to create and drive operational improvements that positively impact financial outcomes. Further, they must effectively influence others by summarizing and articulating the detailed nuances of financial insights to help leaders understand and plan actionable next steps.

They lead the development and communicate the financial forecast and ensures the team is delivering the forecasted results. They regularly demonstrate courage by challenging perspectives, offering alternative solutions, and making difficult decisions to achieve optimal outcomes. The Area Finance Leader is responsible for supporting the financial integrity and control environment for a $700 million to $2 billion business 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 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 results

• Develop appropriate financial targets/outcomes through an understanding of key operational drivers and be able to discuss and support with the Area Leadership Team

• Own P&L management through strategic decisions to manage costs and improve efficiencies

• 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

• Partner 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 opportunities

• Establish credibility and trust with leaders across their 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

• Act as an ultimate source of truth with financial data and has analytical data readily available to guide discussion and decisions

• Be resourceful by leveraging all available tools and information to learn and help execute as a trusted financial advisor

• Review balance sheet health quarterly with corporate stakeholders

• 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…