Outbound Financial Manager

Summary of PositionDevelop, report, monitor and communicate outbound transportation financials in a timely manner, to include but not limited to budget, P&L, accrual and forecastWork closely with the outbound transportation functional teams and leadership to minimize outbound freight expense while optimizing store serviceManage the implementation and execution of outbound transportation policies and procedures that will provide the lowest landed cost of goods, meeting outbound transportation budget and service requirementsConduct training, enforce policies, utilize systems and optimize procedures as guided by managementPrincipal Duties and Responsibilities -

The primary tasks the associate will perform during his/her work schedule

Effectively execute domestic outbound transportation finance operations, procedures and policies

Support supply chain leadership with robust, timely and accurate financial information, to include the Chief Supply Chain Officer, VP of Outbound Transportation, and all Outbound Directors

Review and recommend outbound transportation strategies to improve cost and service levels to leadership

Lead, prepare and execute annual outbound transportation budget in collaboration with leadership

Execute monthly accrual to a legal, financial and company standard

Manage payables to contract term through agile reporting and aging facilitation

Prepare financial statements and reports by obtaining data from company finance and operational systems

Validate and challenge budget assumptions used by business owners and verify accuracy of the information

Prepare monthly P&L in a timely manner with appropriate narrative and action items, highlighting trends and opportunities

Reforecast and delineate variance(s) as needed to capture and report finance fluctuations, allowing for execution of identified cost avoidance opportunities

Facilitate annual and spot audits in conjunction with internal audit to ensure procedure compliance with controls

Represent outbound transportation in company finance meetings, to include meeting facilitation and presentation

Ensure the proper level of communication and customer service response by the finance team

Establish and report measurable individual and team goals

Motivate and inspire team members for optimal performance and execution

Organize and prioritize workload and tasks for finance team members

Coach and discipline team members

Hire and train finance team associates

Execute performance evaluations, pay adjustments and related bonuses

Complete other various assignments, as required

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications - Summary of knowledge, experience and education required.

Bachelor’s degree with a major in business, economics or finance

Five years of transportation finance or financial institution experience

Minimum of three years direct associate management experience

Strong presentation and communication skills to diverse audiences, to include executive leadership

Ability to effectively conceive and manage a budget

Strong mathematical, financial audit and analytical skills

Ability to conceive, develop and implement new ideas, procedures and processes

Ability to work will with people at different levels within and outside of the company

Strong organizational, administrative, written and verbal communication skills.

Extensive working knowledge of the MS Office suite, especially Outlook, Access, and Excel, with the aptitude to learn new applications as needed

Knowledge of transportation software applications from a finance perspective

Ability to manage numerous projects simultaneously

Dynamic and agile management style

Should exhibit initiative, dependability, ability to work with minimal direct supervision

Demonstrate a desire to stay aware of and follow new financial policies and procedures

Must possess qualities of integrity, discretion and strong ethics

Ability to be successful in a changing environment and lead through the ambiguity of change