IFG-US is partnering with a client to recruit an accomplished Finance Director who will spearhead all financial planning, analysis, and performance management for the company. This pivotal leader will serve as the primary financial business partner to the President and senior leadership, driving a core pillar of the company’s growth strategy. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional commercial acumen, proven leadership abilities, and an aptitude for translating operational drivers into actionable financial outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own and lead all financial planning processes for the Supply Chain Solutions segment, including the annual budget, long-range plan, and rolling forecasts across service lines, including Managed Transportation, warehousing, fulfillment, parcel, and cross-border transportation.
- Produce and continuously improve monthly and quarterly segment management reporting (P&L, volume, revenue, gross profit, and operating metrics) and variance analyses versus budget, forecast, and prior periods for executive and board-level audiences.
- Build and maintain sophisticated financial models and scenario analyses to support the business and capital investment decisions within the Supply Chain Solutions segment.
- Partner closely with segment leaders to analyze revenue, gross profit, and key operational KPIs across service lines; identify performance gaps versus plan and recommend corrective actions.
- Support the financial integration of service lines into the Supply Chain Solutions segment, including development of combined reporting frameworks and synergy tracking.
- Design and deliver executive-level financial presentations and board materials that communicate Supply Chain Solutions segment performance, strategic outlook, and investment priorities with clarity and conviction.
- Act as a cross-functional financial resource across Supply Chain Solutions, Operations, Sales, and Technology; proactively engage segment VPs and directors to improve financial performance and enhance the quality of financial support.
- Drive continuous improvement of FP&A tools, systems (Anaplan), and processes specific to the Supply Chain Solutions segment, including automation of KPI reporting and cost tracking across the various service lines.
- Partner with accounting resources to ensure accuracy, integrity, and consistency of financial data and assumptions across segment reporting in accordance with company policies and applicable standards.
- Provide ad hoc financial analysis to support strategic decisions, including new service-line launches, customer profitability assessments, network optimization, and M&A integration.
Required Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; Master’s degree or CPA is highly desirable.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or a related financial role; prior people management experience preferred.
- Prior experience in the logistics, 3PL, or supply chain industry is strongly preferred but not required.
- Expertise in financial modeling and advanced Excel skills required.
- Experience with FP&A/ERP systems (e.g., Anaplan, Workday) and BI tools (Tableau, Power BI) is highly desirable.
- Proven track record of serving as a trusted financial business partner to senior operational and commercial leadership, with experience influencing resource allocation, business strategy, and segment-level P&L decisions.
- Experience supporting business integration or post-merger activities is highly desirable.