Senior Finance Manager

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BENEFITS INFORMATION:

The Senior Finance Manager, Market LCC Finance serves as a strategic finance business partner responsible for driving financial performance, profitability, and sustainable growth of Local Contract Customers (LCC) across the Market. This role provides financial leadership, analytical insights, and strategic recommendations to optimize gross profit, contract compliance, unfunded spend, brand performance, and new business opportunities.

Partners closely with the Market Vice President of Contract Sales, Regional Finance leadership, Revenue Management, and GSC Finance to develop and execute financial strategies that achieve LCC volume, sales, and gross profit objectives. Responsible for identifying financial risks and opportunities, evaluating business performance, influencing commercial decisions, and driving accountability to financial commitments and market growth initiatives.

20% Strategic Financial Planning & Profitability Management

• Lead comprehensive profitability analysis for LC1/LC2 customers, identifying key financial trends, margin improvement opportunities, and potential business risks.

• Develop and recommend actionable strategies to optimize gross profit, revenue growth, and overall customer profitability.

• Evaluate financial performance against established targets, identifying underlying drivers of variances and implementing corrective action plans.

• Provide strategic financial insights and recommendations to Market leadership to support informed business decisions.

15% Financial Modeling & New Business Evaluation

• Lead financial modeling, business case development, and profitability assessments for new business opportunities, contract renewals, and customer growth initiatives.

• Evaluate pricing structures, cost assumptions, financial risks, and projected returns to ensure alignment with profitability objectives.

• Partner with Contract Sales and Revenue Management to assess commercial opportunities and recommend financially sustainable solutions.

• Monitor actual financial performance against approved business cases and recommend adjustments to protect profitability.

15% Contract Compliance & Financial Risk Management

• Oversee financial performance and contract compliance for LCC customers, identifying significant areas of non-compliance and financial exposure.

• Develop and implement strategies to address compliance gaps, recover margin opportunities, and strengthen financial accountability.

• Monitor unfunded spend and partner with Revenue Management to ensure adherence to approved business cases and contractual commitments.

• Proactively identify financial risks and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to implement mitigation strategies.

15% Strategic Business Partnership & Commercial Finance Leadership

• Serve as the primary strategic finance advisor to the Market Vice President of Contract Sales, providing financial guidance on business performance and growth strategies.

• Partner with Regional Finance, GSC Finance, and commercial leadership to align LCC financial priorities with broader Market objectives.

• Influence business decisions through data-driven recommendations, financial analysis, and evaluation of commercial opportunities.

• Support leadership in balancing customer growth, competitive positioning, and long-term profitability.

10% Financial Reporting, Forecasting & Performance Insights

• Lead the development and analysis of daily, weekly, and monthly financial reporting and key performance indicators for LC1/LC2 customers.

• Ensure financial forecasts accurately reflect business trends, contract performance, customer activity, and strategic initiatives.

• Analyze financial variances and communicate key performance drivers, risks, and opportunities to senior leadership.

• Recommend improvements to reporting processes, financial visibility, and forecasting accuracy to enhance decision-making.

10% Pricing, Brand & Margin Optimization

• Analyze the financial impact of PGM events, pricing adjustments, brand initiatives, and customer-specific programs on LCC profitability.

• Partner with Revenue Management and commercial teams to identify opportunities for margin expansion and improved financial performance.

• Evaluate customer and product-level profitability to identify unfavorable trends and recommend corrective actions.

• Support the development and execution of strategies that optimize pricing effectiveness, brand performance, and customer profitability.

10% Annual Growth Planning & Market Strategy Execution

• Play a key leadership role in developing the LCC Annual Growth Plan (AGP), including volume, sales, gross profit, and profitability objectives.

• Partner with Market and Regional leadership to establish financial targets, evaluate growth opportunities, and align execution plans with business priorities.

• Drive the implementation of LCC financial strategies, standardized processes, and best practices across the Market.

• Monitor progress against strategic objectives and recommend adjustments to improve financial outcomes and operational execution.

5% Financial Transformation & Continuous Improvement

• Lead strategic projects and cross-functional initiatives designed to improve LCC profitability, financial processes, and overall business performance.

• Identify opportunities to enhance financial controls, reporting capabilities, and analytical effectiveness.

• Drive process improvements and standardization to increase efficiency, accuracy, and financial transparency.

• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to implement sustainable solutions that strengthen financial performance and support long-term growth.

Education Required:

Bachelors Degree

Education Preferred:

MBA

Experience Required:

3yrs of P&L Management

Skills and Abilities:

Competent in Excel, Powerpoint, & Word. Excellent communication Skills. Basic understanding AI as it relates to Sysco’s business. Self starter and possesses intellectual business curiosity. Solid understanding of SMI & BPC

Additional Requirements

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Language Requirements:

English

Physical Demands:

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

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Travel Requirements:

<10%

Work Environment:

Work from Home

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OVERVIEW:

Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations.

We offer our colleagues 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. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.