Manager, Sr Cost & Profit Analysis

Job Description

Job Description Summary

Lead the analysis of operational costs and profitability drivers to enable proactive decisions that enable McLane Retail's sustainable financial performance in line with strategic objectives. Develop new capabilities to enable clear understanding of cost drivers throughout the divisions and enable reliable forecasting and budgeting processes to support asserted business decisions. Develop financial models that enable a forward-looking understanding of cost and profitability drivers from a strategic planning perspective

Job Description

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS / PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Implement and maintain effective processes to analyze Key Performance Indicators that identify areas of improvement and proactive identification of deviations from commitments and project executional issues.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams at home office or divisions (Distribution Centers) in the development of new operational and system capabilities related to cost and profitability management and forecasting (e.g., financial standard costs, productivity projects, data, and analysis capabilities).
Work collaboratively with divisions (Distribution Centers) in the implementation of new productivity and growth initiatives to achieve sustainable profitability.

• Manage and maintain master budgets (annual operating and capital budgets) and participate in the affirmation process.

• Monitor, evaluate, and provide continuous improvement and ownership to several key internal systems so that these unique industry systems meet or exceed the user's expectation and purpose for which they were created.
Strategically manage bottom line profitability of the business units and customer/vendor alliances.

• Develop and maintain forecasting tools to produce future views and assumptions for leadership.

• Serve as a resource for Retail divisions in resolving cost analysis and forecasting questions and issues. Assist in bringing operational efficiencies to the divisions.

• Provide analysis on Key Performance Indicators and productivity standards and provide input on improvements.

• Work closely with the Retail Distribution, Regional Vice Presidents, and Divisional (Distribution Center) leaders to ensure that decisions result in sustainable profitability.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree with a major in Finance and/or Accounting

• CPA, CGMA, CMA, or Data Analysis certification, a plus

• 10 or more years of progressively increasing Financial or Cost Accounting experience

• Five or more years in a leadership role.

• Proven project and team leader with effective collaboration skills

• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functionally and direct reports to ensure completion of projects and objectives

• Significant financial and cost analysis experience

• Strong experience with data management and Microsoft Excel advance capabilities

• Ability to review and interpret data, transactions, processes, and business practices.

• Effective use PowerPoint and other presentation tools to provide clarity and enable business decisions

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills at all leadership levels.

• Ability to work in a diverse and fast paced environment

• Ability to make sound business decisions that have a positive impact on the company.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Office environment and sporadic virtual for individual contributor work

This position requires the ability to read, write, and understand English at a level sufficient to perform job-related tasks effectively and safely. This includes understanding work instructions, safety protocols, and communications essential to the role. The requirement is directly related to the nature of the job and ensures compliance with workplace safety and operational standards.