Finance Manager, Operations

Job title: Finance Manager, Operations

Job description: Reports To

Regional VP/CFO

Location

Edmonton or Calgary, AB

Type

Full time, permanent

Closing Date

July 29, 2022

Company Overview

Sysco connects the world to share food and care for one another. Sysco leads from the heart of food and service to deliver the freshest of foods and ideas to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments and other customers who prepare meals away from home. Our customers can count on us to deliver on-point products and solutions since only Sysco is the global leader, sitting at the heart of innovation supply, delivery, culinary and more.

With over 57,000 associates and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 326 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 625,000 customer locations. For fiscal 2021 that ended July 3, 2021, the company generated sales of more than $51 billion.

Sysco, one of Canada’s Best Employers 2022, as listed by Forbes, is dedicated to our global corporate social responsibility goals and to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We offer our associates the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations.

Sysco is more than just a place to work. Our passion for food and our customers has made us the industry leader. To remain on top, we will continue to think bigger, work harder and never give up. Are you ready to drive success?

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Role:

This position is responsible for the oversight of Operations financial forecasting and reporting of a multi-site Region. Responsible for providing insight and analysis of financial operating results. Identifies trends and provides recommendations for various profitability drivers, involving operations expense management, with a direct focus on inventory shrinkage. They work closely with the tower Controller and report directly to the VP Finance & CFO.

Role Responsibilities:

• Directly supervises a team of individual contributors and front-line leaders. Some positions may be remote positions.
• Determine the key drivers of operations expense variances versus plan and last year’s results.
• Provide specific analysis as to the key drivers of Operational expenses variances to plan and last year.
• Participate in the recruiting, training, and management of the Inventory Control Manager
• Participate in the recruiting, training and management of the imaging and reception associate(s)
• Work with the Inventory team to Identify opportunities to reduce operational and non-operational shrink.
• In conjunction with the Region Vice President Finance will lead the shrink committee by site and for the Region
• Quantify the financial impact of key operational cost control initiatives.
• Responsible for Supply Chain plan and forecast, while working with the CFO and Operations Leadership to understand key plan initiatives.
• Ensures overall trends and impacts of key initiatives are reflected in the forecast.
• Works with each department to ensure understanding of the overall forecast and how their responsibilities are reflected in the forecast.
• Monitors the effectiveness of action plans provided by CFO and Leadership Team.
• Ensure reporting accuracy and compliance with internal and external Sysco policies, including monitor forecast accuracy, understand drivers of variances, and provides commentary for the same
• Identify and implement opportunities to resolve finance issues, improve, scale, or simplify finance tools, technology, and processes across teams and organizations
• Understands that their role is critical in creating a safe organization with minimal environmental impact and the value that brings to the organization.
• Is willing to drive Environmental, Health and Safety performance by acting as an example and holding their team accountable to complying with EHS programs, policies, and requirements.
• Accountable for the accuracy of timecards, approvals, and scheduling of direct reports
• Enable, champion and embrace an inclusive culture
• Develop and support high performing talent through hiring, scheduling, performance coaching, and career management practices
• Facilitate establishment of clear performance goals; Ensure that performance goals adapt to changing business demands; Identify and manage non-performers in a fair and timely way; Identify and reward top performance; links pay and performance through base, incentive, and recognition programs
• Present oneself in a manner that demonstrates executive maturity, professionalism, trust, confidence, and integrity.
• Communicates broadly and frequently the company’s vision, direction, goals, performance against plan, changes, and expectations through participation in department meetings, one-on-one meetings, and informal conversations with associates
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Skills/Job Requirements:

• Minimum 8 years of progressive experience working in a finance/accounting role.
• Minimum 5 years in a leadership capacity.
• Completion of post-secondary education in Accounting; equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered
• CPA designation
• MBA an asset
• Intermediate MS Excel Skills required, advanced preferred.
• Demonstrates knowledge of market, competition, products and industry trends.
• Develops and implements cost saving measures.
• Valid driver’s license in good standing with access to a vehicle is required. Travel up to 10%

Internal candidates apply via the Career Centre on your HR Portal / ADP Workforce Now.

External candidates submit cover letter & resume via www.sysco.ca/careers

Our Purpose

Connecting the world to share food and care for one another

Our Mission

Delivering success for our customers through industry-leading people, products, and solutions

Our Identity

Together we define our future of foodservice and supply chain

Sysco is committed to Employment Equity. Accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request for candidates with disabilities.

Here’s a sample of the many benefits Sysco associates enjoy:

Comprehensive Flexible Benefits including Health and Dental, Health Care Spending and Wellness Accounts • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability • Life Insurance • Company Pension Plan • Group RRSP • Employee and Family Assistance • Stock Purchase Plan • Unlimited on-line learning • Sysco product discounts • Preferred vendor discounts • Associate Resource Groups

(*benefits may vary based on location or bargaining unit)

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