Senior Director Finance Transformation

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Company:
US6469 Sysco Payroll, Division of Sysco Resources Services, LLC

Sales Territory:
None

Zip Code:
77077

Travel Percentage:
Up to 25%

Compensation Range:
$145,000.00 - $241,600.00

The compensation range provided is in compliance with state specific laws. Factors that may be used to determine your actual rate of pay include your specific skills, years of experience and other factors.

You may be eligible to participate in the Company's Incentive Plan.

BENEFITS INFORMATION:
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Location & Work Arrangement

Candidates located in the Houston, Texas area may work in a hybrid work arrangement, with an on-site presence required based on business needs.

Candidates located outside the Houston, Texas area may work remotely.

Job Summary:

This role leads a team of Global Process Owners with responsibility to define the design future state Finance processes (AP, AR, ITC and RTR). The Finance Transformation Lead is responsible for the end-to-end strategic and transactional process design related to finance, operations, people, technology, data and performance management throughout the Shared Services Organization. Responsible for coordinating future state design and implementation activities across Core Financials and Financial Engagement Layers (Cora). Workday and Finance subject matter expert on technology to ensure coordination and alignment cross functionally. Responsible for driving improvements in end-to-end process efficiency and effectiveness for Finance. Identify and remove obstacles to ensure business objectives are met for the improvement of the organization. In scope for this role will be all Corp/SBS, USBL, specialty and Canadian entities.

Primary project owner for Workday system enterprise for Finance modules. Provide strategic oversight on end-to-end initiatives and ensuring project milestones and key metrics are met. This role will also lead process design and coordination of all post acquisition activities to integrate an acquisition into SBS.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Process design management / owner

  • Set strategic direction for organization, including process design, policy development, spend management controls, technology
  • Drive the strategic focus and drive functional excellence across the end-to-end process
  • Continuous improvement on processes and procedures
  • Develop process design for businesses being integrated into SBS, including through acquisition
  • Partners with business and Executive stakeholders (Corporate, SBS, Field and Global functional leaders)
Drive Strategic Initiatives
  • Define competencies and skills required to lead the end-to-end process
  • Proactive engagement to resolve obstacles
  • Leading the solutions for recommended process design changes
  • Leads integration efforts of processes into SBS including existing Sysco businesses and acquisitions
  • Assist in M&A activities including overall governance and integration strategies
  • Partners with external consultants and internal stakeholders to determine strategic direction of SBS functions
  • Champions and accountable for Innovation projects and deliverables
  • Broad visibility, knowledge and influence across the organization to accomplish enterprise-wide goals.
Drive Process Standardization/Data Standards/Policy
  • Oversight and review of the accuracy, timeliness and quality of financial information and compliance
  • Drive visibility and continuous improvement through metrics and best-practice targets
  • Analytically driven by using metrics and data to determine strategic outcomes
Enable Organizational Alignment
  • Global process design standardization across delivery centers and Field operations
  • Enablement functional requirements and global implementation support
Leadership Responsibilities
  • Demonstrated ability to make positive/active contributions to assist the organization in achieving its key financial & growth goals
  • Ability to build morale and group commitment to goals, objectives and mobilize others to action
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively manage and leverage resources (people, processes and technology) to achieve goals
Education Required:
  • Bachelor degree required in Finance related field
Education Preferred:
  • Advanced degree in Finance related field
Experience Required:
  • Minimum Required: 10+ years of experience
  • Deep experienced in driving strategic initiatives
  • Experience driving M&A integrations into a large diverse enterprise.
Experience Preferred:
  • 10+ years in finance transformation roles
Skills and Abilities:
  • Must be able to think conceptually and creatively with limited oversight or direction
  • Very comfortable working with ambiguity and translating it into clear logical designs
  • Ability to comprehend new systems and articulate concepts while ensuring controls are meltability to establish and maintaining good working relationships with internal and external clients.
  • Process oriented with and understanding of business process improvement methods, change management and project management
  • Ability to help drive and improve end-to-end process efficiencies and effectiveness
  • Ability to implement effective global processes & strong knowledge for managing partnerships Inspires and motivates others to perform well; effectively influences actions and opinions of others; accepts feedback from others; provides vision and inspiration to peers, leaders and subordinates; displays passion and optimism.
  • Demonstrates effective conflict resolution skills - maintains composure with dealing with conflict and/or emotionally charged topics
  • Strong knowledge of finance principles and communication skills
  • Process oriented with and understanding of business process improvement methods, change management and project management
Physical Demands:
  • Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
  • Primarily involving desk activities
Travel Requirements:
  • Is expected to travel frequently
Work Environment:
  • Office settings


OVERVIEW:

Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations.

We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We're looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.

Anticipated Close Date:

11/30/2026

The deadline may be extended in good faith based on business needs. The posting will be updated when the deadline is extended.
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