Title:  Director, Finance

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Director, Finance:

This director-level role will be accountable for the business performance management of the business function supporting.  This is a hands-on role that will work collaboratively to drive profitable growth, cost controls/reduction, operating and working capital efficiencies and smart investment decisions across the business function to bring value for Univar Solutions.  A successful candidate will be a strong contributor to the success of the larger finance function in the US as well as contributing to the development of standard processes around the world.  

What You’ll Do:

Leadership

• Lead a team of 2 - 3 managers and analysts by establishing a managing process, ensuring regular interaction on business performance, operational improvement and productivity which provides high quality of service and decision support to internal customers.
• Lead global leadership and 50+ business partner teams outside of the finance function to indirectly influence and guide leaders on their financial performance, target setting, and actions plans
• Provide guidance and mentorship on personal and career growth opportunities in a way that develops future leaders.
• Build and maintain a positive team environment.
• Act as change agent and continuous improvement champion by working directly with other finance team members and business leadership to advance continuous improvement activities.

Business Analysis

• Evaluate monthly financial results, providing valuable insights and analysis to guide fact-based decision making.
• Actively communicate to senior leaders in a simple, concise and easy to consume format.
• Create close business partnerships with the VP business leaders and their direct reports and provide proactive financial services, early detection analytics and sound business advice.
• Lead and develop the finance team to translate data into timely and meaningful management insights through the proper KPIs and interpretation

Forecasting

• Work with the other finance teams to develop high quality forecasts. Ensure the methods used are simple yet drive a high level of accuracy with limited variation.
• Maintain high standard of product for MOR decks for both internal and Apollo
• Drive consistent story telling across the global CD&S division for P&L, NWC, CAPEX
• Provide thought leadership, financial expertise and strategic partnership to business leaders. Examples include modelling capex opportunities, RFP review and analysis of new business opportunities.

Financial Operations

• Create visibility and drive accurate cost to serve by ensuring all lines of business are charged the appropriate operational expenses,
• Ensure appropriate policies, monitoring systems, internal controls and practices are in place to manage key field financial processes,
• Drive proper and consistent coding of all operating expenses, including implementation of “smarter” cost center approaches. 
• Monitor and ensure continual compliance for CAPEX policies and planning procedures

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor degree in Finance or Accounting
• MBA and/or CPA preferred
• 10-15 years’ Finance experience with continual increasing responsibilities
• Supervisory experience required
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including strong Excel skills
• SAP, OneStream, HFM, BPC experience preferred
• Well versed/knowledgeable of multiple financial systems enabling extraction of data from complex systems.
• Strong financial analytics capabilities - able to interpret variances and trends in financial data and identify insights and findings.
• Critical thinking in review of results and problem solving.
• Highly motivated leader who embraces change and is a champion for continuous improvement.
• Strong managerial skills including the ability to deal with all levels of staff, management and executive personnel in resolving problem situations.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills, including diplomacy, tact, and discretion.
• Strong communication skills. Able to get into the details to understand issues, but be able to explain things in a concise manner.
• Strong project and program management capabilities.
• Strong leadership and talent development skills.
• Willing and able to listen, and to give and receive constructive feedback.
• Thrives in a fast paced, changing environment while serving the needs of multiple stake-holders.

Where You'll Work:

• This is a hybrid-based role that will report out of our corporate office in Downers Grove, IL or the Woodlands, TX

Pay & Benefits:

• The salary range is $180,000 - $195,000. 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.

What You Can Expect: 

• Strong work/life flexibility
• 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
• Competitive pay and benefits

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. 

Univar Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classification.

Univar Solutions does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms (collectively Recruiting Firms). Recruiting Firms must enter into a Master Services Agreement (MSA) with Univar Solutions prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. All searches must be initiated by Univar Solutions' Talent Acquisition team and candidates must be submitted via Applicant Tracking System (ATS) by approved vendors who have been expressly requested to make a submission for a specific job opening. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless the aforementioned conditions have been met. Contacting our hiring managers directly is prohibited.

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