VP Finance

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 specializes in unlocking business value in a complex world, ensuring seamless movement of goods worldwide. As a global third-party logistics provider (3PL), we power A Better Way to Deliver for the world's top brands and manufacturers. Fuel your career with GEODIS and discover endless growth opportunities. Our hybrid work schedule requires team members to be in the office four days per week, with the flexibility to work remotely one day each week.

Position Summary:

The Vice President Finance is a key member of the finance and extended Americas leadership team responsible for overseeing all financial functions for the business. This includes leading the finance and accounting team and partnering closely with the Chief Operating Officer and the leadership team to drive strategic business planning and execution for the organization.

Your role on the team:

• 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 and build strong partnerships with Americas leadership and Global HQ to ensure transparency and timely communication of results, opportunities and actions.
• Oversee the comprehensive multi-year strategic planning process, aligning financial goals with the company’s strategic objectives and growth plans.
• Champion and enforce the understanding and adoption of GEODIS's authorities and controls, ensuring robust financial governance across the Americas.
• Prepare and present monthly management reporting packages to shareholders, including detailed forecasts, P&L budgets, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Drive profitability and cash improvement actions monthly/quarterly ensuring accountability and delivery of commitments.
• Drive the review business case analysis and improvement of capital expenditures, implementing strategies to optimize expense management and enhance return on investment.
• Identify and champion technology, AI and other automation tools to drive productivity in the function, but also EBIT/cash improvements to the business.
• Partner with accounting leadership to ensure financial reporting consistency with GAAP/IFRS guidelines, fostering a collaborative environment.
• Build and lead a high performing, best in class team also acting as a culture champion for the finance function.
• Responsible for supervisory duties including: hiring; firing; training; coaching; performance evaluation; disciplinary action; grievances; compensation planning; scheduling and directing work; goal setting; approving timecards and/or time off requests; etc.

What you need:

• Minimum 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
• Skilled in Microsoft Office and/or other equivalent
• 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 and stakeholders
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP/IFRS, internal controls, and financial governance
• Proven ability to build, develop, and lead high-performing finance and accounting teams
• Business acumen in contract logistics or supply chain operations, including customer contract profitability and capital investment evaluation
• Ability to influence and build partnerships across functions in a matrixed, global organization

What you gain from joining our team:

• Access wages early with the Rain financial wellness app.
• Free telemedical access to doctors and therapists through FirstStop Health available first day of employment!
• Health, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days of employment
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Access to career development, employee resource groups, and mentorship programs
• Access to employee perks like fitness class discounts and free access to a relaxation and meditation app
• Free financial wellness programs
• Opportunities to volunteer and give back to your community
• + more!

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