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Senior Manager, Finance:
This role will be responsible for developing accurate financial forecasts, budgets and strategic plans, performing financial analysis and managing an efficient planning and reporting process for the Univar Solutions North America Chemical & Solution business. The role will focus on supporting the critical initiatives of the business by providing Supply Chain financial leadership. A successful candidate will bring financial insight and data-driven decision-making front and center to the organization.
What You'll Do:
Financial Reporting and Analysis
Generate and monitor daily and weekly business performance reports on Volume, cost, and assets.
Capture market-driven, carrier, and mode or transportation trends and incorporate them into forecasts and long-term plans
Assist with the preparation of the monthly Leadership Team and Corporate operating review templates, scorecards, and metrics.
Evaluate monthly financial results, providing valuable insights and analysis which will guide fact-based decision-making by the leadership team. (e.g., - P&L, cash flow, capital investment, and working capital).
Translate data into timely and meaningful management insights through the right metrics and interpretation, such as:
Budgeting and Forecasting
Support the preparation of the regional annual operating plan (AOP) and monthly/quarterly forecasts.
Prepare periodic scenario and sensitivity analyses with financial models.
Coordinate forecasting of regions and districts
Facilitate clear, accurate, and timely communication of information to US and Corporate leadership teams
Work collaboratively across Finance functions to perform analysis and forecasts.
Strategic Plan
Assist in developing the regional five-year strategy and related financial model.
Coordinate with commercial and supply-chain teams on key initiatives. Assist in developing execution plan and tracking mechanism for accountability.
Recommend action plans to the regional leadership team to enhance financial performance.
Team Management and Process Improvement
Build a hard-working team via effective coaching and training.
Drive "performance with purpose" culture through employee empowerment and operational improvement
What You'll Need:
What You Can Expect:
Univar Solutions is a leading, global distributor of chemicals and ingredients essential to the safety, health, and wellbeing of our daily lives from life-saving medicines and vitamins to hand sanitizers and industrial materials used for cleaning, construction, and more. Our global team of more than 10,000 employees support our vision to redefine distribution and be the most valued chemical and ingredient distributor on the planet!
We offer a Total Rewards package that includes market aligned pay and incentives as well as a diverse benefits offering to support our employees' physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.
Univar Solutions supports sustainable solutions for the world around us so that we can do our part to help keep our communities healthy, fed, clean, and safe!
We are committed to a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusion. Together, we are building a culture that acknowledges the unique experiences, perspectives and expertise of individuals and provides the development and growth opportunities to empower us to redefine our industry.
Univar Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classification.
Univar Solutions does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms (collectively Recruiting Firms). Recruiting Firms must enter into a Master Services Agreement (MSA) with Univar Solutions prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. All searches must be initiated by Univar Solutions' Talent Acquisition team and candidates must be submitted via Applicant Tracking System (ATS) by approved vendors who have been expressly requested to make a submission for a specific job opening. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless the aforementioned conditions have been met. Contacting our hiring managers directly is prohibited.
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