Corporate Traffic Finance Manager

Albertsons Companies; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Earned wage access

Associate discounts

Health & well-being benefits

Paid time off

Career development

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

Albertsons Companies in Phoenix seeks a senior Finance Manager to lead financial analyses, budgeting, and performance reporting across distribution and freight costs. You will coach a team, develop high-potential employees, and act as SME on freight metrics and ERP data feeds, collaborating with Distribution Finance and Corporate Traffic teams.

The role requires a 4-year degree, 8+ years finance experience and 3+ years as a manager; strong SQL/Hyperion skills and MS Office proficiency are

Qualifications

• 4-year college degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics or equivalent field.
• 8+ years of experience in Finance or related field and 3+ years as a Manager of people.
• Self-motivated problem solver with initiative and urgency.
• Proven track record managing and contributing to group work.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and tight deadlines.
• Strong data-driven problem solving with analytics.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial analyses including scenario analysis and performance evaluation.
• Support Corporate Traffic scheduling and reporting information systems.
• Coach and develop team members for maximum effectiveness.
• Identify and develop high-potential employees for greater responsibility.
• Serve as the company’s subject matter expert on freight metrics and dashboards.
• Collaborate with Distribution Finance on accounting entries and reconciliations.
• Review and rationalize transportation profitability reports and CAMS/Prospero outputs.
• Publish backhaul rates and keep TMS data current.
• Validate lumper submittals and detention ledger entries.
• Partner with Corporate Traffic Operations on special projects.

Skills

Finance analytics

Leadership

Project management

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics

Tools

Hyperion Essbase

SQL

MS Office Suite

Job description

Why choose us?

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Join us for an exciting opportunity at Albertsons Companies, where innovation and customer service go hand-in-hand! At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for someone who’s not just seeking a job, but someone who wants to make an impact. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to lead, innovate, and contribute to the growth of a company that values great service and lasting customer relationships. This position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that’s constantly evolving.

Main Responsibilities

• Role is centered around financial analyses including scenario analysis, root cause analysis, & financial performance.
• Role is responsible for the Corporate Traffic scheduling and reporting information systems support team.
• Role is responsible to coach and develop team members for maximum effectiveness.
• Role is responsible to identify and develop high potential employees for levels of greater responsibility and scope.
• Role is the companies’ subject matter expert on freight metrics and associated information system feeds.
• Role provides peer level counsel regarding freight account entries on all company distribution center general ledgers.
• Role research accounting anomalies related to freight charges. Communicates findings and resolutions to Distribution Finance teams.
• Role reviews and rationalizes Division Transportation profitability reports related to CAMS/Prospero, relative to freight allowances, transportation costing, and warehouse handling for all DCs.
• Role reviews and publishes consolidated backhaul rates, keeping rates current in companies TMS Information System.
• Role validates lumper submittals including invoices, coding and appropriateness for accounts payables.
• Role reviews lumper rates and keeps rates current in companies Transportation Management (TMS) system.
• Role validates detention fees and related ledger entries.
• Role teams with Corporate Traffic Operations on special projects, such as seasonal turkey program, Carrier claims, claim release signoffs, AVISS ticket reviews, etc.

We Are Looking For Candidates Who Possess The Following

• 4-year college degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics or equivalent field.
• 8 plus Years of Experience in Finance or related field and 3+ years as a Manager of people.
• Self-motivated problem solver with high degree of initiative and sense of urgency.
• Proven track record of success managing and contributing to group work.
• Capable of managing multiple assignments and competing priorities with tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated passion for working with data to solve complex problems.
• Structured, organized thinker who can solve problems with minimal direction.
• Strong project and process management skills
• Proven experience using analytics to address business problems.
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and interact across functional teams.
• Strong oral communication, written communication and leadership skills.
• Capable of summarizing complex issues in a simple, succinct manner.
• Advanced knowledge of: Hyperion Essbase, SQL, financial model, P&L structure and drivers.
• Proficient knowledge of relational databases (both PC and mainframe).
• Strong knowledge of MS Office Suite (Excel and Access, Word & PowerPoint)

We Also Provide a Variety Of Benefits Including

• Competitive wages paid weekly
• Access to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday, via our partnership with Stream
• Associate discounts
• Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
• Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay). For eligibility requirements please visit myACI Benefits
• Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development
• An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve

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