Director, FP&A

Sysco Corp.; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco Corp. is seeking a Director of Global FP&A in a hybrid role with onsite presence 3–4 days per week. The candidate will lead budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and strategic planning, partnering with business units to drive performance.

Ideal applicants have 8+ years in FP&A or corporate finance, strong analytical skills, and the ability to influence stakeholders across functions. MBA or CPA is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive FP&A or corporate finance experience.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; ability to influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the company's annual budget, long-term financial plans, and rolling forecasts.
• Build robust financial models to analyze business trends, variances, and key drivers.
• Prepare, analyze, and present monthly/quarterly financial reports, including variance analysis and KPIs.
• Monitor financial performance against targets and identify areas for improvement.
• Partner with business units to align operational plans with financial objectives.
• Provide decision support through scenario analysis, profitability assessments, and ad-hoc financial analysis.
• Lead evaluations of capital projects, M&A opportunities, and ROI assessments.
• Develop frameworks for resource allocation and prioritization aligned with the company's strategy.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing FP&A team.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making.

Skills

Financial modeling

Forecasting

Lead & influence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

MBA or CPA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

This is a hybrid position requiring an onsite presence 3 to 4 days per week. Please note that the number of days on-site can increase based on business needs.

Position Purpose

The Director, Global FP&A will lead the financial planning and analysis function, providing strategic insights and actionable recommendations to drive business performance. This role is responsible for budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and ensuring alignment with corporate goals. The ideal candidate will be a hands‑on leader with deep financial expertise, strong business acumen, and the ability to collaborate cross‑functionally to influence decision‑making.

Primary Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Forecasting

• Develop and manage the company's annual budget, long-term financial plans, and rolling forecasts.
• Build robust financial models to analyze business trends, variances, and key drivers.

Performance Reporting

• Prepare, analyze, and present monthly/quarterly financial reports, including variance analysis and KPIs.
• Monitor financial performance against targets and identify areas for improvement.

Strategic Planning & Analysis

• Partner with business units to align operational plans with financial objectives.
• Provide decision support through scenario analysis, profitability assessments, and ad‑hoc financial analysis.

Capital Planning & Investment Analysis

• Lead evaluations of capital projects, M&A opportunities, and ROI assessments.
• Develop frameworks for resource allocation and prioritization aligned with the company's strategy.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high‑performing FP&A team.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and data‑driven decision‑making.

Perform other ad‑hoc analysis as needed to support operating company and leadership.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (MBA or CPA preferred).

Experience

8+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or related roles.

Skills

• proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and ERP systems.
• Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with financial planning software is a plus.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrated leadership and team‑building experience in a fast‑paced environment.