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 Vice President Finance is a key member of the finance and extended Americas leadership team responsible for overseeing all financial functions for the business. This includes leading the finance and accounting team and partnering closely with the Chief Operating Officer and the leadership team to drive strategic business planning and execution for the organization.
Your role on the team:
- Lead and deliver innovative and value-added financial insights to drive optimal business performance and inform strategic decision-making at the highest organizational levels.
- Drive financial reporting enhancements and simplification throughout the organization to drive better decision-making.
- Collaborate and build strong partnerships with Americas leadership and Global HQ to ensure transparency and timely communication of results, opportunities and actions.
- Oversee the comprehensive multi-year strategic planning process, aligning financial goals with the company’s strategic objectives and growth plans.
- Champion and enforce the understanding and adoption of GEODIS's authorities and controls, ensuring robust financial governance across the Americas.
- Prepare and present monthly management reporting packages to shareholders, including detailed forecasts, P&L budgets, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
- Drive profitability and cash improvement actions monthly/quarterly ensuring accountability and delivery of commitments.
- Drive the review business case analysis and improvement of capital expenditures, implementing strategies to optimize expense management and enhance return on investment.
- Identify and champion technology, AI and other automation tools to drive productivity in the function, but also EBIT/cash improvements to the business.
- Partner with accounting leadership to ensure financial reporting consistency with GAAP/IFRS guidelines, fostering a collaborative environment.
- Build and lead a high performing, best in class team also acting as a culture champion for the finance function.
- Responsible for supervisory duties including: hiring; firing; training; coaching; performance evaluation; disciplinary action; grievances; compensation planning; scheduling and directing work; goal setting; approving timecards and/or time off requests; etc.
What you need:
- Minimum 15 years of finance experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- MBA and/or CPA preferred
- Experience with SAP, Great Plains or other ERPs
- Skilled in Microsoft Office and/or other equivalent
- Strategic financial planning, forecasting, and analysis, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow management
- Executive-level communication and presentation skills; able to translate complex financial results into clear recommendations for senior leadership and stakeholders
- Strong working knowledge of GAAP/IFRS, internal controls, and financial governance
- Proven ability to build, develop, and lead high-performing finance and accounting teams
- Business acumen in contract logistics or supply chain operations, including customer contract profitability and capital investment evaluation
- Ability to influence and build partnerships across functions in a matrixed, global organization
What you gain from joining our team:
- Access wages early with the Rain financial wellness app.
- Free telemedical access to doctors and therapists through FirstStop Health available first day of employment!
- Health, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days of employment
- 401k match
- Paid maternity and paternity leave
- Access to career development, employee resource groups, and mentorship programs
- Employee discounts
- Access to employee perks like fitness class discounts and free access to a relaxation and meditation app
- Free financial wellness programs
- Daycare discount program
- Opportunities to volunteer and give back to your community
- + more!
Join our Team!
- Visit our website at 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
- Minimum 15 years of finance experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience with SAP, Great Plains, or other ERP systems
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office or equivalent software
- Strategic financial planning, forecasting, and analysis, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow management
- Executive-level communication and presentation skills
- Working knowledge of GAAP/IFRS, internal controls, and financial governance
- Ability to build, develop, and lead high-performing finance and accounting teams
- Business acumen in contract logistics or supply chain operations
- Experience with customer contract profitability and capital investment evaluation
- Ability to influence and build partnerships across functions in a matrixed global organization
- MBA and/or CPA
GEODIS Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about GEODIS and has not been reviewed or approved by GEODIS.
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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.
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