Sr Manager of Merchandising Finance at US Foods serving as a cross-functional financial partner. Responsible for planning, reporting, and forecasting for buying income and financial metrics.
Responsibilities
Collaborate closely with the Merchandising and Category Management teams to develop financial plans, forecasts, and budgets aligned with business objectives
Provide strategic financial insights and analyses to support decision-making on sizing initiatives, projects, and assortment strategies
Act as a business partner to the Merchandising and Category Management teams, offering financial expertise, guidance, and recommendations
Lead the annual operating plan (AOP) and monthly forecasting processes for buying income, comprised of driver-based initiatives owned by the Merchandising business partners
Lead the preparation and presentation of financial reports and presentation to senior leadership, highlighting key performance metrics and insights
Conduct detailed monthly and quarterly variance analyses to assess financial performance against budget and forecast, identifying key drivers and recommending corrective actions as needed
Partner with cross-functional teams, including Field Finance, Category Management, Merchandising, and Sales to drive integrated business planning and execution
Continuously assess and enhance financial processes, tools, and systems to improve efficiency and effectiveness
Other duties as assigned by manager
Requirements
Must possess a minimum of 7 years of experience in Finance or other relevant area with focus on planning and analysis
Excellent analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights
Proven track record of success in financial planning, forecasting, and analysis with working knowledge of financial planning systems (e.g. PeopleSoft, SAP, Hyperion, Anaplan).
Proficient in Microsoft Excel
Strategic thinker with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and drive results
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact at all levels in the organization and work collaboratively and influence others
Strong written and oral communication skills
Ability to prioritize activities in a multi-tasked environment
Able to work with minimal supervision while conferring with others as needed on complex matters
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