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ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Own the execution of Area finance strategyAdvisor 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 FinancePartner 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 opportunitiesEstablish credibility and trust with leaders across their area by building relationships and understanding individual needs and pain pointsOperate as a true business partner by bringing an end-to-end value chain perspective, broad business acumen, and an independent point of viewAct as an ultimate source of truth with financial data and has analytical data readily available to guide discussion and decisionsBe resourceful by leveraging all available tools and information to learn and help execute as a trusted financial advisorReview balance sheet health quarterly with corporate stakeholdersLead financial acumen training for all Area and DC management to improve understanding on how they contribute to the Area financial resultsCollaborate with and influence Area leaders to understand financial complexities and make sound decisionsIdentify 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, analyze 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 minimize nonproductive inventory. Partner with the Credit organization to support Sales growth while minimizing risk and managing working capital.Influence othersIncrease the financial acumen across the functions at all management levels including basic to more advanced training to align specific functional responsibilities with their ultimate impact to improving financial results.Lead by example and own their personal development (e.g., ask for feedback, act on feedback, continue to expand working knowledge).Drive an environment of continuous improvement.Offer continual support and guidance for area team as they manage change.Demonstrate courage and conflict resolution to improve area team performance and drive results.Drive continuous improvement across the Area and broader business to improve financial outcomesLead continuous improvement through performing root cause analysis, implementing solutions, and challenging the status quo to drive improved results.Lead the implementation of standardized work practices.Take initiative to solve business problems or inefficiencies, both inside and outside of their designated Area.Partner with Area leadership to translate and conceptualize new approaches and offer concrete guidance to drive operational cost improvements, operating efficiencies, and opportunities for the business.Own all field related SOX controls for the Area Hub and DCs. Support control environment for all DCs in the Area by reporting and correcting any control deficiencies.Complete ad hoc projects, analysis and initiatives as requested.Other duties as assigned by manager.SUPERVISION:4-5 direct reportsRELATIONSHIPSInternal: Area and Region staff members, Controllers Group, COE, and all other Finance personnelExternal: Customers, Third Party Managed ServicesWORK ENVIRONMENTOnsite: The associate in this role is expected to perform assigned responsibilities inside a US Foods office-based environment.Inside office environment; occasional warehouse and customer site visitsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree8 years of accounting and/or financial analysis management experienceProven experience and effectiveness in leading and influencing othersGeneral knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and SOXBroad skillset in financial analysis and financial modelingProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including ExcelExcellent communication & interpersonal skillsStrong organization and prioritization skillsLimited travel as necessaryPreferred Qualifications BS in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance CPA or MBAIndustry experience and understanding of inventory managementExperience that includes collaboration within a functional matrixed environment and virtual leadership across multiple sitesAnaplan experiencePHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONSMust be able to perform the following physical activities for described length of timeOCCASIONALLY: 1% - 33 / FREQUENTLY: 34% - 66% / CONTINUOUSLY: 67% - 100% or NEVERJOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:FREQUENCY:STAND: FREQUENTLYWALK: FREQUENTLYDRIVE VEHICLE: OCCASIONALLYSIT: CONTINUOUSLYLIFT1-10 lbs (Sedentary): FREQUENTLY11-20 lbs (Light): OCCASIONALLY21-50 lbs (Medium): OCCASIONALLY51-100 lbs (Heavy): NEVEROver 100 lbs (Very Heavy): NEVERCARRY1-10 lbs (Sedentary): FREQUENTLY11-20 lbs (Light): OCCASIONALLY21-50 lbs (Medium): OCCASIONALLY51-100 lbs (Heavy): NEVEROver 100 lbs (Very Heavy): NEVERPUSH/PULL 1: OCCASIONALLYCLIMB/BALANCE 2: OCCASIONALLYSTOOP/SQUAT: OCCASIONALLYKNEEL: OCCASIONALLYBEND: OCCASIONALLYREACH ABOVE SHOULDER: OCCASIONALLYTWIST: OCCASIONALLYGRASP OBJECTS 3: FREQUENTLYMANIPULATE OBJECTS 4: FREQUENTLYMANUAL DEXTERITY 5: FREQUENTLY1 (Push/Pull: Hand truck, gate, straps, metal ramp, truck door, dolly, boxes, truck gear shift)2 (Climb/Balance: In/Out Truck/Trailer to cab. On/Off ramp to ground level and side doorsteps and Platform of trailer. Stairs)3 (Grasp Objects: Hand truck, boxes, cartons, steering wheel)4 (Manipulate Objects: Boxes, dolly, metal truck ramp, hand truck, paperwork, truck gate, straps)5 (Manual Dexterity: Typing, use of office machines such as copiers, printers)