Financial Planning & Analysis Sr. Manager

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McLane teammates, the driving force behind our success, are diverse professionals who work together seamlessly to keep our operations running smoothly. As a teammate, you will pair your dedication, expertise, and collaborative spirit with your fellow teammates to serve America's most beloved brands. McLane leaders think long-term, act with purpose, and inspire high performance. They lead with accountability, communicate clearly, and drive results through collaboration, innovation, and continuous growth. They empower each teammate to learn from industry leaders, develop their skills, and build lasting connections nationwide.

Lead the analysis of operational costs and profitability drivers to enable proactive decisions that enable McLane Restaurant'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. 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. Provide analytical reviews and summaries of critical data used in making decisions, which impact the overall profitability and success of the business unit. Partner with Commercial Finance to develop new capabilities within Restaurant for topline analysis metrics, mark-up analysis and customer P&L analysis.

This position will require the candidate to report and work from the office on a regular basis. Therefore, interested candidates should be within a 50-minute radius from Carrollton, TX.

Benefits you can count on:

• Day 1 Benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA/HSA, and company-paid life insurance
• Paid time off begins day one.
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan after 90 days.
• Additional benefits: pet insurance, maternity/paternity leave, employee assistance programs, discount programs, tuition reimbursement program, and more!

What you'll do as a Financial Planning and Analysis Sr Manager:

• Lead the analysis of operational costs and profitability drivers to enable proactive decisions that enable McLane Restaurant'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.
• 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 Restaurant 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 Restaurant leadership, Sales, Strategic Planning, Regional Vice Presidents, and Divisional (Distribution Center) leaders to ensure that decisions result in sustainable profitability.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications you'll bring as a Financial Planning and Analysis Sr Manager:

• A Bachelor's degree with a major in Finance and/or Accounting
• At least 10 years of progressively increasing Financial or Cost Accounting experience.
• Proved 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 and skills 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.
• CPA, CGMA, CMA, or Data Analysis certification, a plus
• 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.

Working Conditions:

• Office environment and sporadic virtual for individual contributor work
• Travel required less than 25% of the time

Fit the following? We want you here!

• Teamwork oriented
• Organized
• Problem solver
• Detailed

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We've been forging our path as a leader in the distribution industry since 1894. Building an expansive nationwide network of team members for 130+ years has allowed us to stay agile for our clients across the restaurant, retail, and e-commerce industries. We look to the future and are ready to continue making industry-defining moves by embracing the newest technology into our practices, continuing team member training, and emphasizing our people-centered culture.

Candidates may be subject to a background check and drug screen, in accordance with applicable laws.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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