Hybrid Schedule in Houston, TX
JOB SUMMARY
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.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- 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
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, or Economics required
- MBA/CPA and preferred
Experience
- 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
Skills
- 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
