Director FP&A Special Projects - Des Plaines, United States - US Foods

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    US Foods Des Plaines, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    The Dir.

    of FP&A Special Projects directs and leads high priority strategic initiatives and process improvements, including support for Long Range Planning and enterprise-wide prioritization through the Program Office.

    Leads a high performing team to drive tactical business interventions and directs cross-functional teams as project needs demand.

    Works closely with CFO, EVP Strategy, and SVP FP&A to prioritize projects and broader ELT / SLT on analyses and execution.


    This position has been segmented as Hybrid meaning there is a combination of three onsite days and the rest remote.


    Responsibilities:
    Leads high priority strategic initiatives and process improvements focused on the highest value priorities for the organization; actively prioritizes projects with CFO, EVP Strategy, SVP FP&A, SVP Program Office
    Supports enterprise wide prioritization of initiatives and investment with the Program Office through managing business case analytics and capital approval / allocation
    Supports high priority, ad hoc analytical requests, e.g. CVD recovery workstream
    Identify and propose projects to drive business improvements within Finance and across the org
    Serve as a partner in developing Long Range Planning and strategic plans, e.g. strategy pyramid

    Actively coaches and develops his or her direct reports and the broader members of his project teams to build analytical, communications and management talent across the org.


    Qualifications:

    Education/Training:
    Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent. MBA preferred.


    Related Experience:
    Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, including significant experience in leading special projects and working with cross-functional teams / external parties
    Minimum 5 years of leadership experience


    Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:


    Strong leadership, process and systems skills, including the ability to work collaboratively and effectively with, and influence, leaders and associates at all levels in the organization.

    Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and stakeholders.
    Outstanding personal and professional ethical values with impeccable integrity

    Strong personal initiative, enthusiasm, results orientation and resourcefulness; exhibits a commitment to achieving the organization's goals and ability to overcome obstacles in a collaborative manner.

    Strong team orientation; willingness to help larger team meet goals and responsibilities.
    Excellent analytical, organization, planning and project management skills.
    Outstanding communication skills (verbal, written and presentation).

    Passion to coach and develop staff; also understands the value of diversity and the importance of fostering an open and respectful work environment.

    Ability and desire to develop necessary knowledge and skills to assume positions of greater responsibility within the organization.

    An individual who brings enthusiasm and energy to the job each day, a leader who welcomes a challenge and brings a "can do" attitude to the team.

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