Director of Finance - Central Region

Company: BUNZL
Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: January 26, 2023

Job Description:

Bunzl Indianapolis (43)
Indianapolis, IN 46239, USA
DescriptionThe Director of Finance will oversee the financial activities of a $1.5 Billion region that consists of 4 markets and 15 locations and will report directly to the VP of Finance for the Division. This person will ensure the integrity of the region's monthly financial statements, as well as partner with the Senior Region Vice President to successfully achieve key financial metrics.This role is based in the Central Region and can be located in St. Louis, Chicago or Indianapolis. -Your career path has many avenues available for you to succeed. Are you looking to advance at a rate that matches your ambition and skill set? At Bunzl, we understand and want to invest in you. With our multi-career options, you will not only be able to find the adventure you are looking for today, but can be confident that new opportunities will be there for advancement in your future. -At Bunzl, we know that our employees are our number one asset. We seek to recruit and retain the right people who are passionate about our business and we provide opportunities for our employees so that they may progress within our company based on their talents, experiences, and their aptitude. Responsibilities:

• Financial analysis Business Partner to -SVP of Region, as well as Market -VPs, Directors, and Managers
• Assesses/defines and executes region specific opportunities related to -Gross Margin, Working Capital, and Operating efficiencies
• Performs -detailed analysis of monthly financial statements and generates overview of financial variances to budget and prior year, -including narratives and all required reporting by our corporate office
• Prepares monthly forecasts, as well as periodic and ad hoc financial reporting data
• Liaison for all transactional activity with Shared Services and centralized accounting group
• Oversees -implementation and compliance of internal controls to ensure the accuracy of region financial data and safeguarding of company assets
• Responsible for coordinating and preparing annual budgets
• Coordinates financial audits with external/internal auditors and assists corporate with other financial related regulatory audits
• Manages data collection process for customer profitability initiative, along with -customer/market review -
• Credit, collection and accounts receivable review and monitoring ensuring all company policies are in place
• Review, analyze and monitor Bad Debt and Inventory Provision accrualsRequirements:
  • BS in accounting/finance or related background required
  • Minimum of 7 to 10 years demonstrated experience in accounting/finance required
  • Previous knowledge of the AS400, TM1, HFM, and Blackline -desired
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word applications
  • Must be successful in problem identification and resolution
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Periodic -travel maybe requiredSo, what are you waiting for? A new career awaits you with endless opportunities.Bunzl is a global leader in the Cleaning & Hygiene, Food Processing, Grocery, Health Care, Non-Food Retail, and Safety industries. We have grown both organically and through acquisitions to sales in excess of $10 billion. Bunzl North America is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. Bunzl North America owns and operates more than 100 warehouses and serves all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Canada and parts of the Caribbean and Mexico. With more than -5,000 employees and 400,000 plus supplies, Bunzl is regarded as a leading supplier in North America.Bunzl Distribution offers competitive salaries, a comfortable work environment, and a full range of benefits including a 401k with a company match.Bunzl Distribution has a tradition of commitment to equal employment opportunity. It is the established policy to attract and retain the best qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status as provided by law. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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