Finance Leader at US Foods

Twinsburg, Ohio, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Food Distribution, Supply Chain, FoodserviceIndustries

Requirements

Member of local leadership management team overseeing 1 to 3 Distribution Centers (DCs) in a $700 million to $2 billion business Area
Ability to serve as key business partner to Area President and cross-functional leaders (VP Sales, VP Operations, HR Leader, Pricing Director, VP Merchandising)
Strong financial acumen to understand results, integrate financial lens, and drive Key Results
Capability to collaborate, align with Area leaders, execute financial strategy, and drive operational improvements impacting financial outcomes
Skill in influencing others by summarizing/articulating financial insights for actionable steps
Experience leading development and communication of financial forecasts, ensuring delivery
Courage to challenge perspectives, offer alternatives, and make difficult decisions
Support financial integrity and control environment

Responsibilities

Own execution of Area finance strategy
Advise on long-term business financial and strategic planning to Area President and functional leaders, aligned with Company Long Range Plan (LRP)
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 based on key operational drivers and support with Area Leadership Team
Own P&L management through strategic decisions to manage costs and improve efficiencies
Provide visibility and guidance to Area leadership team on meeting financial outcomes
Demonstrate analytical foresight for immediate decisions impacting business future
Partner with Controller’s Group, FP&A, Finance Support Team, and Region VP of Finance for timely/accurate financial reports
Own and coordinate annual business planning and monthly forecasts with Area functional leaders
Act as gatekeeper for financial processes, highlighting risks and opportunities
Build relationships, establish credibility/trust with Area leaders by understanding needs/pain points
Operate as business partner with end-to-end value chain perspective, business acumen, and independent viewpoint
Serve as ultimate source of truth for financial data, with analytical data ready for discussions/decisions
Be resourceful leveraging tools/information as trusted financial advisor
Review balance sheet health quarterly with corporate stakeholders
Lead financial acumen training for Area and DC management
Collaborate/influence Area leaders to understand financial complexities and make sound decisions
Identify opportunities for gross profit improvement and cost management, driving accountability
Drive profitable sales growth by reviewing, guiding, and approving local customer contracts and incentive agreements

Skills

Financial Strategy

Strategic Planning

Financial Forecasting

P&L Management

Financial Analysis

Business Partnering

Cross-functional Collaboration

Leadership

Financial Controls

Risk Management

US Foods

Food distribution for restaurants and healthcare

About US Foods

US Foods is a leading food distributor in America, providing a wide range of food products and services to restaurants, healthcare facilities, and other food service operators. The company offers over 350,000 products, including fresh produce and culinary equipment, and operates by purchasing food in bulk and selling it to clients while also offering services like culinary expertise and business consulting. With a strong logistics network that ensures timely deliveries, US Foods also supports clients with solutions like the "Make It Now" platform during challenging times. Additionally, the company is committed to social responsibility, having donated over $32 million in food and supplies for hunger relief during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Rosemont, IllinoisHeadquarters

1853Year Founded

$340.5KTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Food & Agriculture, ConsultingIndustries

10,001+Employees