Strategic Finance Leader (Hybrid)

GEODIS; Brentwood (TN); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Parental leave

Wellness programs

Career development

Job summary

GEODIS is seeking a Vice President of Finance to lead the finance and accounting functions for the Americas, partnering with the COO and leadership to drive strategic planning and execution. This senior role oversees budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and governance across the region, with a focus on profitability and cash improvement.

The successful candidate will build and mentor a high-performing team, implement robust controls in line with GAAP/IFRS, and collaborate with Global HQ

Qualifications

• 15+ years of finance experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• MBA and/or CPA preferred.
• Experience with SAP, Great Plains or other ERPs.
• Strategic financial planning, forecasting, and analysis, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow management.
• Executive-level communication and presentation skills; able to translate complex financial results into clear recommendations for senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver innovative and value-added financial insights to drive optimal business performance and inform strategic decision-making at the highest organizational levels.
• Drive financial reporting enhancements and simplification throughout the organization to drive better decision-making.
• Collaborate with Americas leadership and Global HQ to ensure transparency and timely communication of results, opportunities and actions.
• Oversee the multi-year strategic planning process, aligning financial goals with the company’s objectives and growth plans.
• Enforce robust financial governance and controls across the Americas.
• Prepare and present monthly management reporting packages to shareholders, including forecasts, P&L budgets, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Drive profitability and cash improvement actions monthly/quarterly ensuring accountability and delivery of commitments.
• Evaluate capital expenditures and ROI; optimize expense management.
• Identify technologies, AI and automation to boost productivity and EBIT/cash improvements.
• Ensure financial reporting aligns with GAAP/IFRS; foster collaboration across teams.
• Build and lead a high-performing finance team; act as culture champion.

Skills

Leadership

ERP systems

GAAP/IFRS

Strategic planning

Executive communication

Contract logistics know-how

Education

MBA or CPA

Tools

SAP

Great Plains

Job description

GEODIS is seeking a Vice President of Finance to lead the finance and accounting functions for the Americas, partnering with the COO and leadership to drive strategic planning and execution. This senior role oversees budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and governance across the region, with a focus on profitability and cash improvement.

The successful candidate will build and mentor a high-performing team, implement robust controls in line with GAAP/IFRS, and collaborate with Global HQ