Title:  Director, Finance - US Transportation

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Director, Finance – US Transportation:

The Director, Finance - Transportation is a member of the North America CD&S Finance Leadership team and as a critical partner to the VP Transportation is accountable for providing finance support for all transportation activities across the USA. This is a hands-on role that will work collaboratively with the regions/districts to drive financial reporting accuracy, service level improvements, cost reduction initiatives, value capture reporting, day to day operational support, carrier RFP support, and analytical rigor to enable smart investment decisions across the business to bring value for Univar Solutions. A successful candidate will have strong financial acumen, influencing skills, and will position themselves to support the success of the larger finance function in the US as well as contributing to the development of best practices around the globe.

What You’ll Do:

Finance Leadership

• Oversee $550M in transportation spend through numerous transportation modes, including Import/Export, Rail, Dedicated carrier, third party carrier RFP, Private fleet finance/utilization objectives, and lite fleet cost allocations.
• Prepare and present regular financial updates and reports to senior executives, providing actionable insights for decision making.
• Develop annual Strat and AOP process for both P&L and Capex
• Oversee financial consolidation and forecasting nationwide (USA)
• Drive strategic value finance objectives and provide valuable insights.
• Balance of recovery to LOBs on monthly forecast and rate card updates.
• Develop and test ROI business cases for Capex and fleet replenishment.
• Oversee Capital Expenditure tracking, project submissions, and budgeting to support strategic investments and growth.
• Model management and cost conversion.
• Serve as a point of contact for outside consultant (PWC) on special projects.
• Drive efficiencies and foster cross-functional communication

People Leadership

• Lead a team of managers and analysts by establishing a managing process, ensuring regular interaction on business performance, process improvement and productivity which provides high quality of service and decision support to internal customers.
• Provide guidance and mentorship on personal and career growth opportunities in a way that develops future leaders.
• Create and maintain a positive team environment.
• Function as change agent and continuous improvement champion by working directly with other finance team members and business leadership to advance continuous improvement activities.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting
• MBA and/or CPA/CFA preferred.
• 5-10 years’ Finance experience with continual increasing responsibilities
• 5-10 years of experience supporting a transportation organization with clear understanding of various transportation modes
• Supervisory experience
• General understanding of the macro drivers of the transportation marketplace
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including strong Excel skills
• 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.
• Effective 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 stakeholders.

Where You’ll Work:

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

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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