Manager, Field Finance

Company: Lineage Logistics
Location: Novi
Posted on: April 9, 2021

Job Description:

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.Lineage is currently searching for a Manager, Field Finance to join our growing 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 RVPs of Operations and Sales, as well as facility General Managers and Sales Managers, to drive regional portfolios of business consisting of approximately 30 operating locations generating over $250 million of annual revenue. As the Field Finance leader for this portfolio you will need to be highly effective at facilitating and leading cross-functional teams and building strong working relationships with operating leaders at all levels.Job Functions:

• Develop strong relationships based on mutual trust and respect with operating leaders at all levels
• Partner closely with Operations and Sales leaders to drive results, function as a regional CFO
• Drive financial results via data analysis, including key trends, variance analysis and development of financial models for decision support
• Lead annual multi-year strategic plan and business plan processes, including year-over-year analysis of Site and Region level P&Ls
• Continued development and improvement of Workday and Adaptive Insights reporting, forecasting, and planning tools
• Lead monthly reporting and forecast processes including variance analysis and explanations
• Increase productivity by improving automated reporting and forecasting tools
• Market research, data mining and business intelligence ad-hoc projects
• Support mergers and acquisitions analysis and integration as necessary
• 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 metricsQualifications:
  • Bachelors required, Masters preferred
  • 7-10+ 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
  • Familiarity with data query/data management tools (Access, SQL, Business Objects), Workday and Adaptive Insights experience a plus
  • Estimated travel 25-50% (when safe to travel) 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.
    
    Benefits
    
    Lineage provides safe, stable, reliable work environments, competitive pay, excellent Health and Dental benefits, 401K, and Paid Time Off and Sick Days At Lineage Logistics, helping to feed the world is more than a job - it's a purpose we live every day. Lineage is the world's largest and most innovative provider of temperature controlled logistics solutions. Driven by our core values, we're reimagining the global food supply chain. As part of the Lineage family, you'll have the opportunity to grow your career as we continually expand, using technology and award-winning innovations, to meet the needs of customers around the world.

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