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Univar Solutions LLC

Director, Corporate FP&A

Univar Solutions LLC, Downers Grove, Illinois, United States, 60516


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Director, Corporate FP&A:

The Director – Corporate FP&A supports the CFO, SVP Global FP&A, and VP Strategic Planning to deliver consolidated forecasting, reporting, and business analysis with integrity. This position designs and administers the process, consolidation, and review of the Global Forecast, Budget, Strategy, and Management Reporting. The position is responsible for working across global finance teams and functional leaders to deliver key business insights and analysis to Excom, ownership, and the board of directors, including business results, outlook, M&A, and costs. The position partners with finance-technology teams on use of forecasting tools across field FP&A teams. The position partners with Executive Committee members and their direct reports on critical initiatives. The role will collaborate with multiple local and international teams, including Finance Leadership functions (business development, Tax, and Controllership), identify key drivers of success, and meet deadlines while living the mission and values of Univar Solutions. This position reports to the VP Finance – Strategic Planning.

What You'll Do:

Global Segment & LOB Forecast/AOP/Strategy – Weekly/Monthly

Excom, Ownership, and Board of Directors Reporting - Weekly/Monthly

Accelerate – Value Capture Reporting, Review, & Analysis

Strategic Partnership with Excom & Direct Supports to get results

Direct Finance-Technology teams on field use of forecasting tools

Cross Functional Forecasting Requirements (Tax, Controllership, HR)

Team Development and People Management

What You'll Need:

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting from fully accredited four year institution is required

Minimum 8+ years of relevant Business, Finance, and/or Accounting experience (CPA/MBA a plus)

Minimum 5+ years of report writing/development from multidimensional databases

Extensive experience with Enterprise Finance Systems (Onestream, SAP)

Demonstrates ability to collaborate with and influence executive and finance leadership

Disciplined financial and analytical skills. Curious, inquisitive, driven learner.

Proficient in MS Excel, PowerPoint and broader Microsoft Suite

Strong interpersonal skills. Willing and able to be trained, coached, and developed

Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle diverse and significant workload

Diligent and deadline sensitive

Past experience working in a multi-cultural and global environment preferred

Must be proficient in Microsoft office and have strong writing/communication skills

Where You'll Work:

This is a hybrid based role that will report out of our Corporate Headquarters in Downers Grove, IL

What You Can Expect:

Univar Solutions is a leading, global distributor of chemicals and ingredients

essential to the safety, health, and wellbeing of our daily lives

from life-saving medicines and vitamins to hand sanitizers and industrial materials used for cleaning, construction, and more. Our global team of more than

10,000 employees support our vision to redefine distribution and be the most valued chemical and ingredient distributor on the planet!

We offer a

Total Rewards package that includes market aligned pay and incentives as well as a diverse benefits offering to support our employees’ physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing .

Univar Solutions supports

sustainable solutions for the world around us so that we can do our part to help keep our communities healthy, fed, clean, and safe!

We are committed to a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusion.

Together, we are building a culture that acknowledges the unique experiences, perspectives and expertise of individuals and provides the development and growth opportunities to empower us to redefine our industry.

Univar Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classification.

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