Finance Manager

Lineage

  • Novi, MI
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
At Lineage, we have a shared purpose: We are transforming the food supply chain to eliminate waste and help feed the world. Lineage Logistics is the industry’s leading innovator in temperature-controlled supply chain and logistics. Lineage’s expertise in end-to-end logistical solutions, its unrivaled real estate network, and its use of technology combine to promote food safety, increase distribution efficiency, advance sustainability, lessen environmental impact, and minimize supply chain waste. As a result, Lineage helps customers ranging from Fortune 500 companies to small family-owned businesses increase the efficiency and protect the integrity of their temperature-controlled supply chain. In pursuit of this shared purpose we are working to build a world class Finance team.Job Description:Lineage is currently searching for a Manager, Finance to join our Redistribution team. Ideal candidates possess in-depth experience in finance, accounting or economics combined with strong technical skills, natural curiosity and the ability to thrive in a highly collaborative team environment. You will partner closely with the Warehouse Operations, Account Management and Sales leaders to drive a portion of Quick Service Restaurant concept customers. As the Finance leader for this business unit you will need to be highly effective at facilitating and leading cross-functional teams and building strong working relationships with operating & sales leaders at all levels.Job Functions:
  • Develop strong relationships based on mutual trust and respect with operating leaders at all levels
  • Partner closely with the VP of Operations, Finance Director, and Redistribution Leadership Team to drive results, function as business unit CFO
  • Drive financial results via data analysis, including key trends, variance analysis and development of financial models for decision support
  • Lead annual business plan processes for the business unit, including year-over-year analysis of Site, Region and Area level P&Ls
  • Lead monthly regional reporting and forecast processes including variance analysis and explanations
  • Increase productivity by developing automated reporting and forecasting tools
  • Research & Create ad-hoc reporting as needed from Redi specific ERP system (SAGE 100) as part of supporting finance and accounting operations, and, for concept and DC reporting needs.
  • Lead key finance planning and implementation of ERP conversion from SAGE 100 to future state ERP system in Redistribution.
  • Oversee customer billing process and accounts receivable collections process
  • Review and influence capital spending plans via business case, payback and profitability analysis
  • Drive customer level business case and profitability analysis as necessary
  • Drive overall business analysis, understanding and actions using key performance indicators, including non-financial metrics
  • Additional duties as required
Qualifications:
  • Bachelors required, Masters preferred
  • 5-10+ years of progressive relevant experience, including management experience
  • Strong analytical skills (both qualitative and quantitative), including the ability to solve practical problems and analyze processes for improvement
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex information crisply and succinctly
  • Strong interpersonal skills and presence to quickly gain respect and build strong working relationships across the organization at all levels, including C-Suite/Executive
  • Comfort working in a hands-on, highly engaged environment and willingness to demonstrate a high degree of flexibility along with a strong work ethic and bias for action
  • Natural curiosity along with a high degree of enthusiasm, commitment, servant leadership skills and a willingness to challenge the status quo
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and influence without specific authority (cross-functional, matrixed teams)
  • Commitment to providing outstanding internal and external customer support
  • Strong knowledge of MS Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
  • SAGE 100 experience preferred
  • SAP experience preferred
  • Familiarity with data query/data management tools, Workday and Adaptive Insights experience a plus
  • Estimated travel ~10%
Lineage Team Members:
  • Lead with our core values: Safe, Trust, Respect, Innovation, Bold, Servant Leadership
  • Continually meet internal and external customer expectations through collaborative teamwork and a willingness to help and support others
  • Commit to a culture of safety, promote a safe work environment through personal actions and identification of any safety concerns
  • Demonstrate a natural curiosity about the business and take initiative to continually improve performance and work processes through feedback, problem solving and innovation.
Benefits:As a Lineage team member, we aim to provide everything you and your family need to thrive. That’s why we offer competitive compensation, excellent benefits including paid time off and 401k, skills training, and development opportunities to grow your career at Lineage.Why Lineage?This is an excellent position to begin your career path within Lineage! Success in this role enables greater responsibilities and promotions! A career at Lineage starts with learning about our business and how each team member plays a part each and every day to satisfy our customers’ requirements. Beyond that, you’ll help us grow and learn on our journey to be the very best employer in our industry. We’ll ask you for your opinion and ensure we do our part to keep you developing and engaged as we grow our business. Working at Lineage is energizing and enjoyable. We value respect and care about our team members.Lineage is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful harassment and retaliation. Lineage will not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability or any other protected status under federal, state and local law.BenefitsLineage provides safe, stable, reliable work environments, medical, dental, and basic life and disability insurance benefits, 401k retirement plan, paid time off, annual bonus eligibility, and a minimum of 7 holidays throughout the calendar year.

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