Senior Finance Manager - Commercial
Who We Are:
GEODIS specializes in unlocking business value in a complex world, ensuring seamless movement of goods worldwide. As a global third-party logistics provider (3PL), we power A Better Way to Deliver for the world's top brands and manufacturers. Fuel your career with GEODIS and discover endless growth opportunities. Our hybrid work schedule requires team members to be in the office four days per week, with the flexibility to work remotely one day each week.
Position Summary:
The Senior Finance Manager - Commercial is responsible for managing business planning, providing financial support for market line operations, key account management (KAM), and campus accounts. This position partners with operational, KAM, and market line leaders to provide financial support on improvement efforts.
Your role on the team:
- Manages and executes commercial finance by developing appropriate metrics to measure growth to improve profitability, control expenses and enhance productivity
- Lead the revenue assurance process with a focus on CPI and annual price increases, scope compliance review and billing review to ensure compliance with contract
- Acts as liaison between GEODIS leadership and customers by interpreting financial data and providing financial guidance on necessary operational changes and/or enhancements
- Identifies risks and opportunities in the business, and partners with the business operations leadership team to address
- Manage the process flow and completion of Contract Logistics (CL) minor deals (<$2M annual revenue), as well as pricing and costing requests for renewals, repricing, relocation of existing customers
- Participates in contract reviews to evaluate and validate customer proposals and renewals, track and forecast profitability, startup budget/support from solutions modeling, and assist with billing setup
- Manage financial and operational metrics and oversee finance analysts in validating and monitoring
- KPIs for Key Account Management, Market Line and Operations leadership
- Oversees customer analytics to ensure the accounts are meeting financial and productivity goals
- Travel up to 25%
What will set you apart as GEODIAN?
- Possess the drive to urgently attack responsibilities and proactively fill knowledge gaps
- Own the success of the project, the team and yourself
- Communicate frequently and articulately to all stakeholders
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting from an accredited four year college or university required; Master’s degree preferred
- Minimum 6 years’ related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Financial modeling experience required
- PC proficiency to include Microsoft Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint; highly proficient in Excel.
- Ability to read and interpret financial documents and procedure manuals
- Knowledge and understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
- Ability to communicate complex data/analysis and financial concepts to non-financial personnel
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
- Ability to speak effectively before groups or employees of an organization
- Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
- Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
- Self-confidence to challenge the status quo in pursuit of favorable change in financial performance
BENEFITS:
We are committed to developing and retaining the best talent in the business and provide benefits that support the success of our GEODIANS.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days of employment
- 401k match
- Employee discounts
- Access to employee perks like fitness class discounts and free access to a relaxation and meditation app
- Paid maternity and paternity leave
- Free financial wellness programs
- Daycare discount program
- Free telemedical access to doctors and therapists through FirstStop Health
- Opportunities to volunteer and give back to your community
- Access to career development, employee resource groups, and mentorship programs
- + more!
Next steps:
Sound like the right job for you?
Visit our website at www.workatGEODIS.com and chat with our virtual recruiter, Sophie, to fast-track your way to an interview.
OR
Text DELIVER to 88300 to Apply
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting
- Master's degree
- Minimum 6 years related experience and/or training (or equivalent)
- Financial modeling experience
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel and proficient with Outlook, Word, PowerPoint
- Knowledge and understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Ability to read and interpret financial documents and procedure manuals
- Ability to communicate complex data/analysis and financial concepts to non-financial personnel
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
- Ability to speak effectively before groups or employees
- Ability to apply basic algebra and geometry
- Ability to analyze problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
- Self-confidence to challenge the status quo to improve financial performance
GEODIS Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Flexible Benefits — Flexible plan design appears available, with multiple medical plan types including HSA-eligible options that can fit different budgets and needs.
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Inclusive Benefits Coverage — A broad set of core benefits is described as available, including health, dental, vision, EAP, 401(k), and PTO, aligning with what many expect from a large employer.
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Pay Growth & Progression — Pay progression is sometimes supported through periodic raise cycles and occasional bonus opportunities, which can provide a path to improving total earnings over time.
GEODIS Insights
What We Do
GEODIS is a leading global logistics provider acknowledged for its expertise across all aspects of the supply chain. As a growth partner to its clients, GEODIS specializes in four lines of business: Global Freight Forwarding, Global Contract Logistics, Distribution & Express Transport, and European Road Network. With a global network spanning nearly 170 countries and more than 49,400 employees, GEODIS is ranked no. 5 in its sector across the world. In 2022, GEODIS generated €13.7 billion in revenue. GEODIS is a company owned by SNCF group.
