Strategic Merchandising Finance & Analytics Lead

Sysco; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco seeks a Senior Manager, Finance to partner with Merchandising, driving actionable insights to grow revenue, optimize margins, and improve overall business performance. You will lead analysis of Volume, Sales, COGS, and Gross Profit across product categories and translate data into clear recommendations.

You will collaborate with cross-functional finance teams to provide insights into Gross Profit performance and margin drivers tied to merchandising initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an analytical field or related discipline.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in finance, FP&A, or analytics with exposure to merchandising, pricing, or product/category management preferred.
• Strong leadership experience managing and developing teams.
• Advanced financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical skills.
• Ability to translate complex data into clear insights for senior executives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the analysis of key financial performance drivers, including variances to prior year and plan; oversee profitability evaluation of customers and vendors; drive recommendations to senior leadership to improve profitability and support the AOP.
• Direct analysis of expense performance and trends, ensuring visibility into variance drivers and cost optimization opportunities.
• Own the forecasting process and oversee delivery of financial reporting and insights, ensuring outputs are accurate, actionable, and aligned with trends and priorities.
• Establish and standardize scalable financial processes and reporting frameworks to improve efficiency and insight.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of analysts, fostering a high-performing, insight-driven finance organization.

Skills

Leadership

FP&A

Analytics

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor's Degree

MBA

CFA

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

ERP systems

Job description

Sysco seeks a Senior Manager, Finance to partner with Merchandising, driving actionable insights to grow revenue, optimize margins, and improve overall business performance. You will lead analysis of Volume, Sales, COGS, and Gross Profit across product categories and translate data into clear recommendations.

You will collaborate with cross-functional finance teams to provide insights into Gross Profit performance and margin drivers tied to merchandising initiatives.