Finance Manager - Facilities
The Finance Manager Facilities position provides direction and leadership regarding the financial performance of Publix's Facilities organization, as well as leading many strategic corporate projects. This includes advising, planning, managing, controlling and reporting on financial transactions, accounting processes, operating performance metrics, forecasts, budgets and goals. Primary areas of focus include new store and remodel financial-based processes, Cabinet / Remanufacturing Shops processes, Maintenance / Refrigeration spending and contract compliance, and all other Publix business areas assigned.
Primary Responsibilities
- Managing accounting and financial support activities for Publix Facilities operations, including capital spending, Facilities-managed store maintenance work and Cabinet Shops
- Leading the financial portion of strategic planning, financial software implementations and associated strategic support of Facilities and other corporate operations for the purpose of guiding senior management decisions on project, process and operational improvements
- Financial oversight, controls review and reporting of Facilities' SAP-based production activities related to Cabinet Shops (Lak, Jax and Mia) and Remanufacture Shop (Lak), and related account reviews
- Leading the planning and strategic support for financial aspects of Facilities Strategic Initiatives (SI), Strategy Management System (SMS) and other large-scale, cross-functional special projects
- Direction, development and mentoring of the Finance team
Required Qualifications :
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or another analytical discipline or equivalent experience8 years relevant business experience in analytical accounting / finance work in an office environmentKnowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), general business practices, and financial statements, as well as business practices specific to PublixKnowledge of Distribution, Facilities Maintenance, Systems, Manufacturing, or Retail / Retail Support functions and environmentsKnowledge of asset accountingKnowledge of SOX requirements and internal controlsAdvanced analytical skills (including ability to use statistics and quantitative methods), critical thinking skills, the ability to develop financial modeling tools, use forecasting skills and make judgments using sound business acumenChange management, negotiation and persuasion skillsCommunication skills (oral and written), including the ability to listen and communicate effectively with various levels of Publix associates and managementComputer and data management skillsCustomer service skillsInterpersonal skills and ability to maintain professionalismInterviewing skillsLeadership skillsManagement skillsMulti-tasking, organizational, planning, prioritization, and time management skills, as well as the ability to be adaptableProblem solving skillsProject management skillsResearching skillsAbility to be dependable, work independently, be a self-starter, and stand firm on decisions while maintaining approachabilityAbility to demonstrate a high degree of conscientiousnessAbility to be detail orientatedAbility to maintain professional demeanor, and handle extremely confidential and sensitive information at all timesAbility to take initiativeIntermediate skills in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook)Intermediate skills in SAP Project Systems and Fixed Asset modules and Business Intelligence (BI)Willingness to travel, including occasional overnight staysWillingness to work extended hours or work weekends