District Finance Manager (FP&A) - Southwest

About Univar Solutions Univar Solutions is a leading global chemical and ingredient distributor and provider of value added services to customers across a wide range of industries. With a vast supplier network, deep market and regulatory knowledge, world-class formulation and recipe development, unparalleled logistics know-how, and industry-leading digital tools, Univar Solutions is a committed ally to customers and suppliers, helping them anticipate, navigate, and leverage meaningful growth opportunities.

Univar Solutions

A global leader in specialty chemical and ingredient distribution

Industries served: agricultural chemicalsbiofuelschemical manufacturingcoatingscompoundingenergyfoodforestryminingpharmaceutical

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univarsolutions.com

5,001-10,000 employees

Chemical Manufacturing

Downers Grove, IL

1924

Public Company

286k LinkedIn followers

• This role is a partner to the General Managers and Operation Managers district leaders to drive growth and ensure responsible use of the Company’s resources (e.g. working capital investment, operating and capital dollars and employee time). This role supports South West District in the West Region and is responsible for managing and overseeing the accounting and financial reporting within the assigned district. This role pulls commercial and operational expertise together to advise on overall business operations (Sales thru EBITDA; Working Capital), identify issues and offer/implement solutions.
• Provides reporting and analysis for district level management that assists to drive performance improvement and cost efficiency
• Develops rolling forecasts and budgets for district
• Runs all required monthly financial reports to support month-end close
• Jointly works on cost saving and capex projects, performing appropriate ROI review
• Analyzes, reviews and reports on Sales performance activity
• Ensures data integrity through the proper and consistent coding of all operating expenses. Provides feedback and coaching to non-finance teammates as needed. (local finance ambassador)
• Supports month end close process through early identification of issues and timely review of financials. Prepares timely financial reviews to provide detailed explanations to key business stakeholders on performances of district.
• Supports strong working capital management through active review of customer terms, customer aging and inventory turns processes with the Shared Service Center
• Proactively identifies, develops and executes tools and processes that improve the effectiveness and efficiency driving district profitability.
• Assists with special projects and preparation of reports as required or requested.
• Effectively drives a positive culture for cross-functional and cross-branch/district improvement
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting from fully accredited four-year institution is required; an MBA degree and/or CPA is preferred
• 5-7 years of experience in progressive Finance or Accounting roles required
• Ability to utilize soft skills to get results in a highly matrixed environment
• Problem solving and critical process review/project management skills
• Interpersonal skills in coaching and influencing without direct reporting authority
• Effective communication skills in both external and internal situations
• Organization skills and ability to balance competing priorities
• Strategic thinker with experience in a distribution / manufacturing business
• Planning & forecasting
• Skilled at performance reporting and investment evaluation and analysis (financial modeling)
• Highly skilled with systems and information management (i.e., SAP / OneStream, Tableau, Excel)
• Solid understanding of key concepts such as: Interpreting financial statements, Inventory costing, Days sales working capital, Internal controls and managing compliance and risk
• This is a hybrid role based at our Commerce, CA location.

• The salary range is $140,000 - $160,000. This role is also eligible for incentive pay.
• The specific salary offered to a candidate may be motivated by a variety of factors including the candidate’s meaningful experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.
• Available employee benefits include health, vision, and dental. We also provide 401k matching for retirement and flexible time off.
• To be surrounded by an inclusive team who is collaborative and committed to the achievement of the company
• To be rewarded for your contributions with a targeted annual company bonus and annual salary reviews
• Univar Solutions is a leading, global distributor of chemicals and ingredients essential to the safety, health, and wellbeing of our daily lives from life-saving medicines and vitamins to hand sanitizers and industrial materials used for cleaning, construction, and more.  Our global team of more than 9,500 employees support our vision to redefine distribution and be the most valued chemical and ingredient distributor on the planet!
• We offer a Total Rewards package that includes market aligned pay and incentives as well as a diverse benefits offering to support our employees’ physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.
• Univar Solutions supports sustainable solutions for the world around us so that we can do our part to help keep our communities healthy, fed, clean, and safe!
• We are committed to a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusion.  Together, we are building a culture that acknowledges the unique experiences, perspectives and expertise of individuals and provides the development and growth opportunities to empower us to redefine our industry.