Sysco

Senior Finance Manager

Houston, TX, US$108,500-$180,800Posted today

Job Description

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